Zoltan Kodaly - Duos

Zoltan KODALY (1882-1967)

Duos

Duo For Violin and Cello, Op. 7 *

Sonata For Cello and Piano, Op. 4 **

Sonatina for Cello and Piano ***

Adagio For Cello and Piano ***

Elemér Lavotha (Cello)

Kerstin Åberg (Piano)

Nils-Erik Sparf (Violin)

*  recorded 27 Aug 1980 at Castle Wik, Sweden; 

** recorded 10 July 1980 at Nacka Aula, Nacka, Sweden; 

***recorded 1 Aug 1976 at Nacka Aula, Nacka, Sweden.

This album features works by Zoltán Kodály , including the *Duo for Violin and Cello, Op. 7*, the *Sonata for Cello and Piano, Op. 4*, and the *Adagio for Cello and Piano*.

Performed by Elemér Lavotha (cello), Nils-Erik Sparf (violin), and Kerstin Åberg (piano), these pieces reflect Kodály’s deep connection to Hungarian folk traditions and his mastery of chamber music.

The works showcase Kodály’s innovative approach to instrumental textures and melodic invention, blending folk-inspired themes with rich, lyrical expression.