Background
Kiszely, Andor was born on November 17, 1922 in Balassagyarmat, Hungary. Son of Andor and Gizella (Szilard) Kiszely. came to the United States, 1959.
Kiszely, Andor was born on November 17, 1922 in Balassagyarmat, Hungary. Son of Andor and Gizella (Szilard) Kiszely. came to the United States, 1959.
Doctor of Philosophy, P. Pazmany University, Budapest, 1947. Diploma in piano, F. Liszt royal Academy Music, Budapest, Hungary, 1948. Diploma in conducting, Akademie fur Musik and Darstellende Kunst, Vienna, Austria, 1959.
Piano soloist, accompanist, Hungary, Austria, Germany and United States, since 1945. Lecturer Bartok's Piano Music and Kodaly's Music Ednl. Concept; teacher piano and solfege Budapest Municipal Music Schools, 1948-1956.
Founder, director Main Line Conservatory Music, Ardmore, Pennsylvania, since 1967.
Member Music Teachers National Association (certified, adjudicator), National Guild Piano Teachers (certified, chairman Ardmore unit, named to Hall Fame), American Liszt Society, American Music Scholarship Association (eastern regional chairman since 1985, American Federation Musicians, American Music Scholarship Association, Pennsylvania Music Teachers Association (contributor News, Distinguished Teacher of Year award 1982), Philadelphia Music Teachers Association (president 1973-1980).
Married Joy Miller, September 2, 1967.