The Kodaly-year programmes began in February to mark the 125th anniversary of the composer's birth and the 40th anniversary of his death.

On Wednesday a 12-hour "music-marathon" will be held from 1000 hours local time at Budapest's Franz Liszt Music Academy, where Kodaly studied from 1900. During the day renowned Hungarian musicians orchestras and choirs will perform a cross-section of Kodaly works in the academy's two music halls.

On Sunday the Budapest Palace of Arts will host performances by young Hungarian musicians and a competition on Kodaly's works.

The Kodaly season will be concluded with a gala concert on December 17 in Kecskemet (C Hungary), Kodaly's hometown.