Dr. István Kovács
Discipline: Music (Composition & Music Theory)
Nationality: Hungarian
Academic Qualifications:
- D.Mus. in Composition, Liszt Ferenc Academy of Music, Hungary
- M.A. in Music Theory, University of Pécs, Hungary
- B.Mus. in Piano Performance, Kodály Zoltán Institute, Hungary
Professional Experience:
- Composer-in-Residence, Budapest Contemporary Orchestra (2017-2020)
- Lecturer in Music Theory, University of Debrecen, Hungary (2020-2023)
Selected Publications (Scores & Analyses):
- Kovács, I. (2022). String Quartet No. 2: “Reflections of the Puszta” (Score & Analytical Notes). EMB Z. 15432.
- Kovács, I. (2019). The Integration of Folk Melodies in Contemporary Hungarian Chamber Music: A Theoretical Framework. Studia Musicologica Academiae Scientiarum Hungaricae, 60(1-2), 75-92. (Pub. ID: SMAH2019-002)
- Kovács, I. (2017). Sonata for Solo Piano: “Shadows and Light” (Score). Editio Musica Budapest Z. 14897.
- Kovács, I., & Szabó, A. (2015). Harmonic Innovation in the Late Works of Ligeti. Tempo, 69(271), 35-48. (Pub. ID: TMP2015-009)