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Béla Bartók - Wikipedia. Béla Viktor János Bartók ( / ˈbeɪlə ˈbɑːrtɒk /; Hungarian: [ˈbeːlɒ ˈbɒrtoːk]; 25 March 1881 – 26 September 1945) was a Hungarian composer, pianist and ethnomusicologist. He is considered one of the most important composers of the 20th century; he and Franz Liszt are regarded as Hungary's greatest composers. [1] .
Jun 4, 2024 · Béla Bartók was a Hungarian composer, pianist, ethnomusicologist, and teacher, noted for the Hungarian flavour of his major musical works, which include orchestral works, string quartets, piano solos, several stage works, a cantata, and a number of settings of folk songs for voice and piano.
Béla Bartók, (born March 25, 1881, Nagyszentmiklós, Hung., Austria-Hungary—died Sept. 26, 1945, New York, N.Y., U.S.), Hungarian composer, pianist, and ethnomusicologist. He was an accomplished pianist at an early age.
Béla Bartók, the great Hungarian composer, was one of the most significant musicians of the twentieth century. He shared with his friend Zoltán Kodály, another leading Hungarian composer, a passion for ethnomusicology.
Explore the innovative compositions & musical legacy of Béla Bartók: a visionary composer merging tradition & modernity.
Sep 20, 2018 · Béla Bartók collected and used Folk Music, Hungarian folk tunes, and Gypsy in his compositions and scholarly writings. Bartók is a seminal 20th century composer and co-founder of ethnomusicology. NLS Music Section lends braille scores by Bartók.
Béla Bartók is a renowned name in the world of music. Recognized for his contribution as a Hungarian composer, ethnomusicologist, and pianist, Bartók’s work significantly influenced the direction of 20th-century music.
A reluctant revolutionary who tried to adapt the natural rhythms and phrasing of ancient Hungarian folksongs to mainstream classical music, or a subversive reactionary who all but brought the Western tradition to its knees? Whatever your opinion, there has never been another composer like Béla Bartók
From the Concerto For Orchestra to Bluebeard's Castle, here are Béla Bartók's greatest works in outstanding recordings from Pierre Boulez, Susanna Mälkki, Gidon Kremer, Martha Argerich and more.
Béla Bartók – the life and music of the Hungarian maverick. Rob Cowan. Wednesday, January 14, 2015. Béla Bartók’s music takes listeners on a journey through folklore and fantasy. Rob Cowan offers a guide to exploring his compelling genius.
