# Andor Harsanyi — The Song of the Lark character guide

> Andor Harsanyi in The Song of the Lark by Willa Cather.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Harsanyi, little Andor

**First appearance:** 0024-i

## Who they are

Thea's Chicago piano teacher, a brilliant Hungarian whose own career has stalled, and who stakes his remaining hope on a stubborn, incurious girl from Colorado.

## Relationships

### [Thea Kronborg](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_song_of_the_lark_se/characters/thea_kronborg)

_professional_

Andor Harsanyi is Thea's piano teacher in Chicago, a brilliant musician who deeply influences her artistic vision and technique.

### [Mrs. Harsanyi](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_song_of_the_lark_se/characters/mrs_harsanyi)

_family_

Andor and Mrs. Harsanyi are a devoted married couple who share a deep intellectual and emotional partnership.

### [Thea Kronborg](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_song_of_the_lark_se/characters/thea_kronborg)

_professional_

Andor Harsanyi is Thea's piano teacher in Chicago, a brilliant musician who deeply influences her artistic vision and technique.

### [Mrs. Harsanyi](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_song_of_the_lark_se/characters/mrs_harsanyi)

_family_

Andor and Mrs. Harsanyi are a devoted married couple who share a deep intellectual and emotional partnership.

### [Thea Kronborg](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_song_of_the_lark_se/characters/thea_kronborg)

_professional_

Andor Harsanyi is Thea's piano teacher in Chicago, a brilliant musician who deeply influences her artistic vision and technique.

### [Mrs. Harsanyi](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_song_of_the_lark_se/characters/mrs_harsanyi)

_family_

Andor and Mrs. Harsanyi are a devoted married couple who share a deep intellectual and emotional partnership.

## In the story

### [The Song of the Lark](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_song_of_the_lark_se/chapters/the-song-of-the-lark)

Recalled as the teacher who discovered Thea's singing voice and guided her toward vocal training.

### [Part II: The Song of the Lark](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_song_of_the_lark_se/chapters/part-ii-the-song-of-the-lark)

Harsanyi is Thea's piano teacher who recognizes her true talent lies in singing, not piano.

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_song_of_the_lark_se/chapters/iii)

Finds Thea a uniquely intelligent yet ignorant pupil; discovers her singing voice and is both exhausted and fascinated by her.

### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_song_of_the_lark_se/chapters/iv)

Takes special interest in Thea's voice, finds her stimulating, and reflects on her unique artistic nature.

### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_song_of_the_lark_se/chapters/v)

Harsanyi is mentioned as Thea's teacher, who notes her incurious nature about the city. He gives her a ticket for the symphony concert.

### [VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_song_of_the_lark_se/chapters/vi)

Seeks advice from Thomas about Thea's voice training, expresses concern over handing her to a teacher, and describes her as a 'fine young savage' with great potential.

### [VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_song_of_the_lark_se/chapters/vii)

Decides to send Thea to Bowers for vocal training, convinced of her true vocation; shows deep insight and personal sacrifice for her artistic growth.

### [Chapter VIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_song_of_the_lark_se/chapters/viii)

Thea's former piano teacher, who discovered her voice and taught her much.

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_song_of_the_lark_se/chapters/i)

Harsanyi has moved to New York to take over a teaching practice and prepare for recitals, leaving Thea without his guidance.

### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_song_of_the_lark_se/chapters/ii)

Mentioned as the source of Thea's conception of what a singer ought to be.

### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_song_of_the_lark_se/chapters/v)

Thea thinks about the Harsanyis while lying sick.

### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_song_of_the_lark_se/chapters/iv)

Thea thinks of Harsanyi but notes that he is always tired, contrasting him with Fred's energy.

### [Chapter II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_song_of_the_lark_se/chapters/ii)

Harsanyi is referenced by Fred as someone who recognized Thea's unique nature and talent.

### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_song_of_the_lark_se/chapters/v)

Thea visits him; he praises her improvement and gives her advice about her artistic journey.

### [Chapter IX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_song_of_the_lark_se/chapters/ix)

Mentioned as arriving soon and being invited to Thea's performance.

### [XI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_song_of_the_lark_se/chapters/xi)

Attends Thea's performance of Sieglinde with his wife; deeply moved, he praises her voice, talent, and noble style.

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