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Dmitri Borisovich Kabalevsky 1904-1987

Honorary President of ISME 1972-1987

School of Education, RMIT University, Bundoora, Australia, david.forrest{at}rmit.edu.au

This article provides a biographical sketch of the Russian composer and educator D. B. Kabalevsky, a discussion of his philosophy of music and education, and an overview of his music for children. Kabalevsky’s philosophy of education and music encompassed a wide range of ideas that were developed over his life-time. Central to his philosophy is the belief that music and the arts should be accessible to all children and, in turn, to all people.

Key Words: children • Kabalevsky • music education • philosophy • Russia

International Journal of Music Education, Vol. 22, No. 2, 149-162 (2004)
DOI: 10.1177/0255761404044016


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