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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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  • Bartok - Concerto For Orchestra, Dance Suite / The London Symphony Orchestra, Georg Solti / Decca LP Stereo / SXL 6212 Bartok - Concerto For Orchestra, Dance Suite / The London Symphony Orchestra, Georg Solti / Decca LP Stereo / SXL 6212
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    Bartok - Concerto For Orchestra, Dance Suite / The London Symphony Orchestra, Georg Solti / Decca LP Stereo / SXL 6212   The Concerto for Orchestra, Sz. 116, BB 123, is a five-movement orchestral work composed by Béla Bartók in 1943...
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  • F. Liszt: Sonata In B Minor, Tarantella, Mephisto Waltz / Lasar Berman - piano / Мелодия LP Stereo / 33 C 10-06939-40 F. Liszt: Sonata In B Minor, Tarantella, Mephisto Waltz / Lasar Berman - piano / Мелодия LP Stereo / 33 C 10-06939-40
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    F. Liszt: Sonata In B Minor, Tarantella, Mephisto Waltz / Lasar Berman - piano / Мелодия LP Stereo  33 C 10-06939-40   The Piano Sonata in B minor (German: Klaviersonate h-moll), S.178, is a sonata for solo piano by Franz Liszt. It was...
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  • Paul Hindemith – Mathis Der Maler / Witold Lutosławski - Trauermusik Dem Gedenken Béla Bartóks / ETERNA LP 1971 Stereo / 8 25 870 Paul Hindemith – Mathis Der Maler / Witold Lutosławski - Trauermusik Dem Gedenken Béla Bartóks / ETERNA LP 1971 Stereo / 8 25 870
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    Paul Hindemith – Mathis Der Maler | Witold Lutosławski – Trauermusik Dem Gedenken Béla Bartóks (Vinyl LP)

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  • Bartok – Violin Concerto No. 2 / Kyung-Wha Chung, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Georg Solti / Decca LP 1978 Stereo / SXL 6802 Bartok – Violin Concerto No. 2 / Kyung-Wha Chung, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Georg Solti / Decca LP 1978 Stereo / SXL 6802
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    Bartok – Violin Concerto No. 2 / Kyung-Wha Chung, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Georg Solti / Decca LP 1978 Stereo  SXL 6802   Béla Bartók's Violin Concerto No. 2, BB 117 was written in 1937–38. During the...
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  • Bartok - The Miraculous Mandarin Suite, Music For Strings Percussion & Celesta / London Symphony Orchestra, Georg Solti / Decca LP 1964 Stereo / SXL 6111 Bartok - The Miraculous Mandarin Suite, Music For Strings Percussion & Celesta / London Symphony Orchestra, Georg Solti / Decca LP 1964 Stereo / SXL 6111
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    Bartok - The Miraculous Mandarin Suite, Music For Strings Percussion & Celesta / London Symphony Orchestra, Georg Solti / Decca LP 1964 Stereo SXL 6111   The Miraculous Mandarin (Hungarian: A csodálatos mandarin, pronounced [ˈɒ...
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  • Bartok - Music For Strings Percussion And Celeste, Divertimento / The Academy Of St Martin-in-the-Fields, Directed By Neville Marriner / Argo LP 1970 Stereo / ZRG 657 Bartok - Music For Strings Percussion And Celeste, Divertimento / The Academy Of St Martin-in-the-Fields, Directed By Neville Marriner / Argo LP 1970 Stereo / ZRG 657
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    Bartok - Music For Strings Percussion And Celeste, Divertimento / The Academy Of St Martin-in-the-Fields, Directed By Neville Marriner / Argo LP 1970 Stereo  ZRG 657   Music for Strings, Percussion and Celesta, Sz. 106, BB 114 is one of the...
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  • Boulez Conducts Bartók – The Miraculous Mandarin (Complete) / Schola Cantorum, Hugh Ross, Director / Dance Suite / New York Philharmonic / CBS LP 1973 Stereo / 73 031 Boulez Conducts Bartók – The Miraculous Mandarin (Complete) / Schola Cantorum, Hugh Ross, Director / Dance Suite / New York Philharmonic / CBS LP 1973 Stereo / 73 031
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    Boulez Conducts Bartók – The Miraculous Mandarin (Complete) | Dance Suite (CBS Vinyl LP Stereo, 1973)

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  • Bartok - Violin Concerto No. 2, Sonata for solo violin / Yehudi Menuhin, Philharmonia Orchestra, Wilhelm Furtwängler / Références / EMI Audio CD 1988 Mono / CDH 7 69804 2 Bartok - Violin Concerto No. 2, Sonata for solo violin / Yehudi Menuhin, Philharmonia Orchestra, Wilhelm Furtwängler / Références / EMI Audio CD 1988 Mono / CDH 7 69804 2
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    Bartok - Violin Concerto No. 2, Sonata for solo violin / Yehudi Menuhin, Philharmonia Orchestra, Wilhelm Furtwängler / Références / EMI Audio CD 1988 Mono / CDH 7 69804 2 UPC 077776980423   Label: EMI – CDH 7...
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  • Bernstein Budapesten '83 - Bartók: Zene, Bernstein: Divertimento / A Bajor Rádió Szimfonikus Zenekara / Hungaroton LP 1983 Stereo / SLPD 12631 Bernstein Budapesten '83 - Bartók: Zene, Bernstein: Divertimento / A Bajor Rádió Szimfonikus Zenekara / Hungaroton LP 1983 Stereo / SLPD 12631
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    Bernstein Budapesten '83 – Bartók: Zene | Bernstein: Divertimento (Vinyl LP)

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    Bernstein Budapesten '83 – Bartók: Zene | Bernstein: Divertimento (Vinyl LP) A Live Stereo LP Release by Hungaroton, SLPD 12631 Product Information Title: Bernstein Budapesten '83 – Bartók: Zene / Bernstein:...
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  • Hungaroton Hanglemez Hetek 1981 - Megnyitó Hangverseny / Bartok, Kocsis Zoltán, Ránki Dezső / Hungaroton LP 1981 Stereo / SLPX 12400 Hungaroton Hanglemez Hetek 1981 - Megnyitó Hangverseny / Bartok, Kocsis Zoltán, Ránki Dezső / Hungaroton LP 1981 Stereo / SLPX 12400
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    Hungaroton Hanglemez Hetek 1981 - Megnyitó Hangverseny / Bartok, Kocsis Zoltán, Ránki Dezső / Hungaroton LP 1981 Stereo  SLPX 12400   A Hungaroton Magyarország legrégebbi hanglemezkiadója...
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  • Liszt - Die Legende Von Der Heiligen Elisabeth, Oratorio - János Ferencsik / Hungaroton 3x LP Stereo, Mono / SLPX 11650-52 Liszt - Die Legende Von Der Heiligen Elisabeth, Oratorio - János Ferencsik / Hungaroton 3x LP Stereo, Mono / SLPX 11650-52
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    Liszt - Die Legende Von Der Heiligen Elisabeth, Oratorio - János Ferencsik / Hungaroton 3x LP Stereo, Mono SLPX 11650-52   A Szent Erzsébet legendája (német címe Die Legende von der heiligen Elisabeth) Liszt...
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  • For Children - Béla Bartók - Piano Solo Vol. I.-II., Boosey, Hawkes / Zoltán Kocsis - piano / Hungaroton 2x LP 1981 Stereo / SLPX 12304-05 For Children - Béla Bartók - Piano Solo Vol. I.-II., Boosey, Hawkes / Zoltán Kocsis - piano / Hungaroton 2x LP 1981 Stereo / SLPX 12304-05
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    For Children - Béla Bartók - Piano Solo Vol. I.-II., Boosey, Hawkes / Zoltán Kocsis - piano / Hungaroton 2x LP 1981 Stereo SLPX 12304-05   For Children (Hungarian: Gyermekeknek) is a cycle of short piano pieces composed by...
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