Publications & Presentations
Selected publications and professional presentations on harp performance, music education and talent development — presented in English, with original titles where relevant.
New Methods and Synergies in Music Pedagogy
Gödöllő International Harp Festival · 2024 · Workshop
A workshop exploring new approaches and practical synergies in music pedagogy, drawing on Csilla’s experience as a performing musician, harp teacher and specialist in Kodály-based music education.
Hungarian: „Új módszerek és szinergiák a zenei pedagógiában.”
Béla Bartók – Selected Pieces for Harp
Waldkauz Musikverlag, Germany · 2023 · Arrangement & editing
Selected works by Béla Bartók arranged and edited for harp by Csilla, published as Béla Bartók – Ausgewählte Stücke für Harfe.
German: „Béla Bartók – Ausgewählte Stücke für Harfe.”
Harp Pedagogy: The Kodály Method in Practice
14th World Harp Congress · Cardiff, Wales · 2022 · Lecture & workshop
A lecture and practical workshop presenting Csilla’s approach to harp pedagogy through the principles and practical application of the Kodály method.
Lecture & workshop presentation.
Scales and Exercises I – Method for Beginner Harpists
Budapest · 2021 · Publication / harp pedagogy
A pedagogical method for beginner harpists, focusing on systematic scale and exercise work as part of early technical development.
Hungarian: „Skálák és gyakorlatok I. – Módszer kezdő hárfások számára.”
The Golden Age of the Pedal Harp
Liszt Ferenc Academy of Music · 2018 · DLA doctoral thesis
Csilla’s doctoral research examines the development of the pedal harp and its relationship with Classical-era repertoire, with particular attention to C. P. E. Bach’s Wq 139, Mozart’s K. 299 and Spohr’s Op. 35. The research combines historical investigation with performer-centred practice, including the study of Dorette Spohr’s approach to pedalling.
Hungarian: „A pedálhárfa aranykora.”
Harp Pedagogy: The Kodály Method in Practice
13th World Harp Congress · Hong Kong · 2017 · Lecture & workshop
A lecture and practical workshop presenting Csilla’s approach to harp pedagogy through the principles and practical application of the Kodály method.
Lecture & workshop presentation.
III Budapest Children’s and Youth Chamber Music Festival
Parlando · 2016/1 · Festival report · 4–6 December 2015
Csilla’s report on the third Budapest Children’s and Youth Chamber Music Festival, where she served as chief organiser. The event brought together 28 schools, 73 teachers and 170 students, with Andrea Vigh as chair of the jury.
Hungarian: „III. Budapesti Gyermek- és Ifjúsági Kamarazenei Fesztivál.”
“Virtuosos” Through the Eyes of a Preparing Teacher
Parlando · 2015/3 · Music education / talent development
A teacher’s perspective on the Hungarian “Virtuosos” talent competition and the preparation of young musicians for high-level public performance.
Hungarian: „A „Virtuózok” egy felkészítő tanár szemével.”
I Harp Camp – Summer Harp School
Parlando · 2011/6 · Music education / harp pedagogy
A report on the first dedicated summer harp camp, bringing together 40 participants for masterclasses, ensemble work, games and practical activities, including the use of electric harp, and culminating in a closing concert.
Hungarian: „I. Hárfás Tábor – Nyári Hárfa Iskola.”
A Special Music Competition in an Advent Atmosphere
Parlando · 2010/1 · Festival report / music education
A report on the first Budapest Children’s and Youth Chamber Music Festival, held in December 2009, with more than 60 entries, 194 students, 64 teachers and 23 participating schools.
Hungarian: „Egy különleges zenei verseny adventi hangulatban.”
