ZSOLT SZILÁGYI AND CHOIR LIFE IN SFÂNTU GHEORGHE (SEPSISZENTGYÖRGY)
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https://doi.org/10.24193/subbmusica.2026.1.18Keywords:
Vox Humana, Transylvanian choral culture, conducting interpretation, musical identity, community singingAbstract
This study examines the work of conductor and voice teacher Zsolt Szilágyi, focusing on the artistic, methodological, and aesthetic dimensions of choir conducting. The aim of the research is to explore how Zsolt Szilágyi’s conducting practice fits into the traditions of contemporary Transylvanian choral culture and what specific methodological and interpretative principles he contributes to its renewal. The methodological basis of the study consists of professional interviews, decades of newspaper articles, and personal conversations, the material of which is subjected to qualitative analysis, with particular emphasis on rehearsal techniques, voice production, repertoire selection, and pedagogical approaches. The analysis shows that, in Zsolt Szilágyi’s conception of conducting, choir leadership is not merely an interpretative activity, but also a complex educational and community-building practice. The results of the study contribute to the contemporary interpretation of the role of the conductor and to the scholarly analysis of Hungarian choir life in Transylvania.
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