Béla Bartók

From a letter from Béla Bartók during the First World War: "I consider it my life's goal to continue and complete my studies of Romanian folk music, at least in Transylvania..." For the time being, ho...

The 'Romanian Folk Dances' undoubtedly rank amongst Bartók's most popular compositions. The earliest version is scored for piano (1915) and was published by Universal Edition in 1918. ln the preparati...

This revised edition was prepared with reference to all manuscript sources that could be found: the sketch, final (engraving) copy, a corrected proof of the first printed edition and some communicatio...

In the Allegro barbaro, which was composed in 1911, Bartók combines modern harmonics with Hungarian folk melodies. This revised edition was prepared by comparing the last printed edition with the ava...

In preparing this revised edition the available manuscript sources have been compared with the latest printed edition and the discrepancies were analyzed. The manuscript sources are: 1. the sketch of...

This volume of Béla Bartók's Out doors for piano contains the pieces With Drums and Pipes, Barcarolla and Musettes. Béla Bartók's concept of these compositions is that of a series of five individual p...

Volume 2 of Béla Bartók's Out doors for piano contains the pieces The Night's Music and The Chase. Béla Bartók's concept of these compositions is that of a series of five individual pieces. ln prepari...

Béla Bartók's Mikrokosmos is one of the key works of 20th-century piano music. The repertoire comprises educational pieces 'from the very first beginning' as well as concert literature, thus making th...

Béla Bartók crowned his Mikrokosmos published in 1940 with Six Dances in Bulgarian Rhythm. On the one hand, they reflect manifold influences of Balkan folk music on the composer's oeuvre and, on the o...

Among other things, what sets Béla Bartók apart from most of his European contemporaries is the constancy of his contact with folk music. His research of Hungarian peasant music began out of purely mu...

These pieces are a selection from 15 Hungarian Folksongs (UE 6370), a collection of old songs and dance melodies for piano composed by Bela Bartók from 1914 to 1917. This arrangement for a recorder en...

Immerse yourself in the captivating sound world of Eastern Europe with the beloved "Romanian Folk Dances" in a vibrant arrangement for recorder quartet, published by the renowned Universal Edition. Th...

Discover a cornerstone of concert repertoire for the viola: the impressive "Viola Concerto op. posth." captivates with its profound expressiveness, rich tonal palette, and emotional depth. This monume...

This album contains selected pieces from Bela Bartók's 44 Duos for Two Violins that are considered suitable to be arranged for violas. With only a few exceptions, most of the pieces have been transpos...

This album contains selected pieces from Bela Bartók's 44 Duos for Two Violins that are considered suitable to be arranged for violas. With only a few exceptions, most of the pieces have been transpos...

The Boosey & Hawkes Bartók Edition showcases brand new stylish arrangements of highlights from the leading twentieth century composer for developing musicians to learn and enjoy. The Romanian Folk Dan...

The Boosey & Hawkes Bartók Edition showcases brand new stylish arrangements of highlights from the leading twentieth century composer for developing musicians to learn and enjoy. Bartók for Cello feat...

This book is devoted to selections from Béla Bartók's transcriptions of 809 Romanian instrumental melodies. It is a student/teacher book, an entertainment for cello enthusiasts, and a romp for any two...

Obgleich die Entwicklungsgeschichte der 44 Duos für zwei Geigen den pädagogischen Zweck verbürgt, lag es doch wohl weniger in der Absicht des Komponisten, dem angehenden Geiger bei der Bewältigung rei...

The Boosey & Hawkes Bartók Edition showcases brand new stylish arrangements of highlights from the leading twentieth century composer for developing musicians to learn and enjoy.Bartók for Flute featu...

The Boosey & Hawkes Bartók Edition showcases brand new stylish arrangements of highlights from the leading twentieth century composer for developing musicians standard to learn and enjoy. Duos & Trios...

The Boosey & Hawkes Bartók Edition showcases brand new stylish arrangements of highlights from the leading twentieth century composer for developing musicians to learn and enjoy. The Romanian Folk Dan...

These arrangements for two flutes familiarize the players with the most important elements of the Hungarian and surrounding folk music and introduce them to Bartók's very own tonal language. Although...