erzsébet szőnyi, also erzsébet szilágyi, (25 april 1924 – 28 december 2019) was a hungarian composer and music teacher. her works were about symphonic compositions, chamber music works, art songs, and oratorios. she also wrote many stage works including eight operas. she was born in budapest. in 1964, erzsébet became a member directing the international society for music education (isme). she was vice-president of isme from 1970 to 1974.