Zoltán Kodály Institute of Music Education

Kecskemét


The world-renowned music institute, established in 1975, occupies the baroque monastery behind the Franciscan church. There's a small exhibit inside devoted to the life and work of the eponymous founder-composer (1882–1967).


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