Background
Sárosi, Bálint was born on January 1, 1925 in Rákos, Csik, Hungary. Son of István and Jozefa (Fülöp) Sárosi.
Sárosi, Bálint was born on January 1, 1925 in Rákos, Csik, Hungary. Son of István and Jozefa (Fülöp) Sárosi.
Doctor of Philosophy, Pázmány University, Budapest, Hungary, 1948. Diploma in musicology, Academy Music, Budapest, Hungary, 1956. Diploma in composition, Academy Music, Budapest, Hungary, 1958.
Research fellow, Institute Musicology, Budapest, 1958-1974; head ethnomusicological department, Institute Musicology, Budapest, 1974-1988; professor emeritus, since 1991.
Member International Council Traditional Music (board directors 1978-1991).
Married Jolán Benkö, October 18, 1952. Children: Sophie, Ursula.