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Zoltán Horváth was a Hungarian composer and pianist who lived from 1907 to 1967. He was born in Budapest, Hungary, and showed an early interest in music. His parents recognized his talent and encouraged him to pursue music as a career. Horváth began his musical education at the Franz Liszt Academy of Music in Budapest, where he studied piano and composition. He was a gifted student and quickly gained recognition for his talent. He won several awards and scholarships, which allowed him to continue his studies in Vienna and Paris. Horváth's early compositions were influenced by the music of his native Hungary, as well as the works of composers such as Debussy and Ravel. He was particularly interested in the use of folk melodies and rhythms in classical music, and he incorporated these elements into many of his compositions. One of Horváth's early works, the Piano Sonata No. 1, was premiered in Budapest in 1930. The piece was well-received and established Horváth as a promising young composer. He continued to compose throughout the 1930s, producing works for piano, chamber ensembles, and orchestra. Horváth's career was interrupted by World War II, during which he served in the Hungarian army. After the war, he returned to Budapest and resumed his musical career. He became a professor at the Franz Liszt Academy of Music, where he taught composition and piano. Horváth's later works were more experimental and avant-garde than his earlier compositions. He was interested in exploring new sounds and techniques, and he incorporated electronic music into some of his works. He also experimented with serialism, a technique in which the composer uses a series of notes to create a musical theme. One of Horváth's most famous works is the Piano Concerto No. 2, which was premiered in Budapest in 1952. The piece is known for its virtuosic piano part and its use of Hungarian folk melodies. It has been performed by many of the world's leading pianists and remains a popular work in the classical repertoire. Horváth's other notable works include the String Quartet No. 2, the Symphony No. 3, and the ballet score for The Miraculous Mandarin. He also wrote several works for solo piano, including the Piano Sonata No. 2 and the suite Hungarian Sketches. Horváth's music has been praised for its originality and its incorporation of Hungarian folk elements. He was a respected composer and pianist in Hungary and was recognized for his contributions to the country's musical culture. He died in Budapest in 1967, leaving behind a legacy of innovative and influential compositions.

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