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Béla Bartók

Béla Bartók – Pioneer of Ethnomusicology and 20th-Century Modernism

Béla Viktor János Bartók (1881–1945) was a Hungarian composer, pianist, and ethnomusicologist, widely regarded as one of the most significant composers of the 20th century. Alongside Franz Liszt, he is celebrated as one of Hungary's greatest musical figures. His groundbreaking work in folk music research laid the foundation for modern ethnomusicology, as he meticulously collected and analyzed traditional music from Hungary, the Carpathian Basin, and beyond, incorporating these influences into his compositions.

A Revolutionary Approach to Tonality and Nationalism

Bartók's music reflects two defining trends of 20th-century composition:

  1. The Breakdown of Traditional Harmony – He moved beyond the diatonic system, exploring new tonal structures and dissonances that shaped modern classical music.
  2. Folk Music as Inspiration – He infused his works with the rhythms and scales of Hungarian and Eastern European folk music, much like Mikhail Glinka and Antonín Dvořák before him. His fieldwork extended beyond Europe, reaching as far as Algeria and Turkey, making him a pioneer in blending indigenous elements with classical forms.

Bartók’s Signature Style – Night Music & Beyond

One of Bartók’s most distinctive compositional techniques is "Night Music", a style heard in the slow movements of his later works. This haunting and atmospheric style features eerie dissonances, nature-inspired sounds, and isolated melodies, evoking a sense of solitude and mystery. A prime example is the Adagio from Music for Strings, Percussion, and Celesta, which showcases his ability to create tension and otherworldly beauty through sound.

A Lasting Influence on Modern Music

Bartók’s compositions span multiple periods of his life, evolving from romantic influences to bold modernist experimentation. His piano works, orchestral compositions, string quartets, and concertos remain central to the repertoire, influencing generations of composers. His legacy endures not only in his music but also in his contributions to ethnomusicology, ensuring the preservation and scholarly study of folk traditions worldwide.

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  • Bartók: Violin Concertos №S 1 & 2 - Thomas Zehetmair, Budapest Festival Orchestra, Iván Fischer / Berlin Classics Audio CD 1995 / 0011342BC Bartók: Violin Concertos №S 1 & 2 - Thomas Zehetmair, Budapest Festival Orchestra, Iván Fischer / Berlin Classics Audio CD 1995 / 0011342BC
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    Bartók: Violin Concertos №S 1 & 2 – Thomas Zehetmair, Budapest Festival Orchestra, Iván Fischer (Berlin Classics Audio CD 1995)

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  • Bartók: Quatuor No1, Chostakovitch: Quatuor No3 - Quatuor Anton / Le Chant Du Monde Audio CD / LDC 2781047 Bartók: Quatuor No1, Chostakovitch: Quatuor No3 - Quatuor Anton / Le Chant Du Monde Audio CD / LDC 2781047
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    Bartók: Quatuor No1, Chostakovitch: Quatuor No3 – Quatuor Anton (Audio CD)

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  • Bartók Béla - Studies; Improvisations; Dance suite; Out of doors; Sonata - Gábor Gabos, Erzsébet Tusa (pianos) / Hungaroton Audio CD Stereo 1988 / HCD 31051 Bartók Béla - Studies; Improvisations; Dance suite; Out of doors; Sonata - Gábor Gabos, Erzsébet Tusa (pianos) / Hungaroton Audio CD Stereo 1988 / HCD 31051
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    Bartók Béla: Dance Suite; Out of Doors; Sonata – Gábor Gabos & Erzsébet Tusa (Hungaroton Audio CD)

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  • Béla Bartók: Violin Sonatas - Isabelle Faust, Florent Boffard, Ewa Kupiec / HM Gold / Harmonia Mundi France 2x Audio CD 2010 / HMG 508334.35 Béla Bartók: Violin Sonatas - Isabelle Faust, Florent Boffard, Ewa Kupiec / HM Gold / Harmonia Mundi France 2x Audio CD 2010 / HMG 508334.35
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    Béla Bartók: Violin Sonatas (2 x Audio CD)

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  • Parafonia Zenekar - Liszt A Parafonia Nyelven - Vendegmuveszek: Kallai Erno, Hegedumvesz es Lajko Istvan Zongoramuvesz / ''A Zene Mindenkie'' Egyesulet / Audio CD 2011 Parafonia Zenekar - Liszt A Parafonia Nyelven - Vendegmuveszek: Kallai Erno, Hegedumvesz es Lajko Istvan Zongoramuvesz / ''A Zene Mindenkie'' Egyesulet / Audio CD 2011
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    Parafonia Zenekar - Liszt A Parafonia Nyelven - Vendegmuveszek: Kallai Erno, Hegedumvesz es Lajko Istvan Zongoramuvesz / ''A Zene Mindenkie'' Egyesulet / Audio CD 2011  Made in Hungary     Tracklist: 1. Bartok Bela népdal...
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  • The Glenn Gould Edition - Beethoven, Liszt - Piano Transcription: Symphony No. 6 (''Pastoral'') / Sony Classical Audio CD 1993 / SMK 52 637 The Glenn Gould Edition - Beethoven, Liszt - Piano Transcription: Symphony No. 6 (''Pastoral'') / Sony Classical Audio CD 1993 / SMK 52 637
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    The Glenn Gould Edition - Beethoven, Liszt - Piano Transcription: Symphony No. 6 (''Pastoral'') / Sony Classical Audio CD 1993 / SMK 52 637

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  • Liszt: Song Transcriptions - Beethoven, Mendelssohn, Robert And Clara Schumann, Franz, Dessauer, Leslie Howard / Hyperion 2x Audio CD / CDA66481/2 Liszt: Song Transcriptions - Beethoven, Mendelssohn, Robert And Clara Schumann, Franz, Dessauer, Leslie Howard / Hyperion 2x Audio CD / CDA66481/2
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    Liszt: Song Transcriptions - Beethoven, Mendelssohn, Robert And Clara Schumann, Franz, Dessauer, Leslie Howard / Hyperion 2x Audio CD / CDA66481/2

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    Liszt: Song Transcriptions - Beethoven, Mendelssohn, Robert And Clara Schumann, Franz, Dessauer, Leslie Howard / Hyperion 2x Audio CD / CDA66481/2 UPC 034571164816   Franz Liszt (22 October 1811 – 31 July 1886) was a Hungarian...
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  • Bartok: Le Mandarin Merveilleux - Orchestre De Lyon, David Robertson / Harmonia Mundi Audio CD 2002 / HMC 901777 Bartok: Le Mandarin Merveilleux - Orchestre De Lyon, David Robertson / Harmonia Mundi Audio CD 2002 / HMC 901777
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    Bartok: Le Mandarin Merveilleux - Orchestre De Lyon, David Robertson / Harmonia Mundi Audio CD 2002 / HMC 901777 UPC 794881645626   The Miraculous Mandarin (Hungarian: A csodálatos mandarin, pronounced [ˈɒ ˈt͡ʃodaːlɒtoʃ...
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  • Petőfi Album Kiadja a Jetöfi Társaság A PETŐFI-TÁRSASÁG MEGBIZÁSÁBÓL SZERKESZTETTÉK BARTÓK LAJOS, ENDRŐDI SÁNDOR ÉS SZANA TAMÁS BUDAPEST AZ ATHENAEUM IROD. ÉS NYOMDAI R. T. KIADÁSA 1898 Kossuth Kiadó 2022. Hardcover Petőfi Album Kiadja a Jetöfi Társaság A PETŐFI-TÁRSASÁG MEGBIZÁSÁBÓL SZERKESZTETTÉK BARTÓK LAJOS, ENDRŐDI SÁNDOR ÉS SZANA TAMÁS BUDAPEST AZ ATHENAEUM IROD. ÉS NYOMDAI R. T. KIADÁSA 1898 Kossuth Kiadó 2022. Hardcover
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    Petőfi Album REPRINT / Kiadja a Petöfi Társaság / A PETŐFI-TÁRSASÁG MEGBIZÁSÁBÓL SZERKESZTETTÉK / BARTÓK LAJOS, ENDRŐDI SÁNDOR ÉS SZANA TAMÁS / BUDAPEST AZ ATHENAEUM IROD. ÉS NYOMDAI R. T. KIADÁSA 1898 / Kossuth Kiadó 2022. / Hardcover

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    Petőfi Album REPRINT / Kiadja a Petöfi Társaság / A PETŐFI-TÁRSASÁG MEGBIZÁSÁBÓL SZERKESZTETTÉK / BARTÓK LAJOS, ENDRŐDI SÁNDOR ÉS SZANA TAMÁS...
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  • Magyar népdalok I. - Bartók Béla AKADÉMIAI KIADÓ, BUDAPEST Hardcover (9630557894) Magyar népdalok I. - Bartók Béla AKADÉMIAI KIADÓ, BUDAPEST Hardcover (9630557894)
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    Magyar népdalok I. (Hungarian folk songs I.) – Bartók Béla

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  • Bartók: The Miraculous Mandarin (Complete Ballet); Hungarian Peasant Songs; Roumanian Folk Dances - Budapest Festival Orchestra, Iván Fischer / Philips Digital Classics / Philips Audio CD 1997 / 454 430-2 Bartók: The Miraculous Mandarin (Complete Ballet); Hungarian Peasant Songs; Roumanian Folk Dances - Budapest Festival Orchestra, Iván Fischer / Philips Digital Classics / Philips Audio CD 1997 / 454 430-2
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    Bartók: The Miraculous Mandarin (Complete Ballet); Hungarian Peasant Songs; Roumanian Folk Dances - Budapest Festival Orchestra, Iván Fischer / Philips Digital Classics / Philips Audio CD 1997 / 454 430-2

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