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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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  • Bónis Ferenc, Bartók Béla – Annie Müller-Widmann Levelezése / Briefwechsel 1935–1940 / Balassi Kiadó / Correspondence of Bónis Ferenc, Bartók Béla with Annie Müller-Widmann / Hardcover (9789635069781) Bónis Ferenc, Bartók Béla – Annie Müller-Widmann Levelezése / Briefwechsel 1935–1940 / Balassi Kiadó / Correspondence of Bónis Ferenc, Bartók Béla with Annie Müller-Widmann / Hardcover (9789635069781)
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  • Bluebeard's Castle - Elena Obraztsova, Yevgeny Nesterenko ‎/ Janos Ferencsik / Bartok - A Kékszakállú Herceg Vára / Hungaroton ‎Audio CD 1981 Stereo / HCD 12254-2 Bluebeard's Castle - Elena Obraztsova, Yevgeny Nesterenko ‎/ Janos Ferencsik / Bartok - A Kékszakállú Herceg Vára / Hungaroton ‎Audio CD 1981 Stereo / HCD 12254-2
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  • Érzések = Feelings / ELTE Béla Bartók Choir, Conducted by Gábor Baross / Preludio Művészeti Ügynökség Audio CD / PRECD 9414 Érzések = Feelings / ELTE Béla Bartók Choir, Conducted by Gábor Baross / Preludio Művészeti Ügynökség Audio CD / PRECD 9414
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  • Bela Bartók - Sonatas For Violin & Piano Nos 1, 2, Sonata For Solo Violin / Barnabás Kelemen - violin, Zoltán Kocsis ‎- piano / Bartók New Series / Hungaroton Classic Hybrid Disc 2012 / HSACD 32515 Bela Bartók - Sonatas For Violin & Piano Nos 1, 2, Sonata For Solo Violin / Barnabás Kelemen - violin, Zoltán Kocsis ‎- piano / Bartók New Series / Hungaroton Classic Hybrid Disc 2012 / HSACD 32515
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  • Bela Bartok - Violin Sonata No. 1, And Works Of Alexander Comitas, Udo Marks and Piotr Lachert / Violin - Marta Abraham, Piano - Ildiko Cs. Nagy / Gents Muzikaal Archief Vol. 6 / De Rode Pomp ‎Audio CD / 5425015900087 Bela Bartok - Violin Sonata No. 1, And Works Of Alexander Comitas, Udo Marks and Piotr Lachert / Violin - Marta Abraham, Piano - Ildiko Cs. Nagy / Gents Muzikaal Archief Vol. 6 / De Rode Pomp ‎Audio CD / 5425015900087
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  • Music in Hungary - An Illustrated History by Batta András, Eckhardt Mária, Kárpáti János / Hardcover book with 2 CDs / Translated by Bernard Adams / Rózsavölgyi és Co. 2011 / Muzsikáló zenetörténet Angolul (9786155062018) Music in Hungary - An Illustrated History by Batta András, Eckhardt Mária, Kárpáti János / Hardcover book with 2 CDs / Translated by Bernard Adams / Rózsavölgyi és Co. 2011 / Muzsikáló zenetörténet Angolul (9786155062018)
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    Music in Hungary - An Illustrated History by Batta András, Eckhardt Mária, Kárpáti János / Hardcover book with 2 CDs / Translated by Bernard Adams

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  • Bartók – The Two Sonatas For Violin And Piano / Gidon Kremer, Iury Smirnov / Hungaroton Audio CD 1986 Stereo / HCD 11655-2 Bartók – The Two Sonatas For Violin And Piano / Gidon Kremer, Iury Smirnov / Hungaroton Audio CD 1986 Stereo / HCD 11655-2
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    Bartók: The Two Sonatas for Violin and Piano – Classical Audio CD

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  • Bartók's Style by Ernő Lendvai / As reflected in Sonata for two Pianos and Percussion and Music for Strings, Percussion and Celesta / Paperback / Accord Music Publishers 1999 / Bartók Béla hungarian composer (9639255009) Bartók's Style by Ernő Lendvai / As reflected in Sonata for two Pianos and Percussion and Music for Strings, Percussion and Celesta / Paperback / Accord Music Publishers 1999 / Bartók Béla hungarian composer (9639255009)
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    Bartók's Style by Ernő Lendvai / As reflected in Sonata for two Pianos and Percussion and Music for Strings, Percussion and Celesta

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  • Bartók - Five Songs Op.15; Five Songs Op. 16; Hungarian Folksongs / Julia Hamari - mezzo-soprano, Ilona Prunyi ‎– piano, Hungarian State Orchestra / Conducted by: Janos Kovacs / Hungaroton ‎Classic Audio CD 1995 Stereo / HCD 31535 Bartók - Five Songs Op.15; Five Songs Op. 16; Hungarian Folksongs / Julia Hamari - mezzo-soprano, Ilona Prunyi ‎– piano, Hungarian State Orchestra / Conducted by: Janos Kovacs / Hungaroton ‎Classic Audio CD 1995 Stereo / HCD 31535
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  • Bartok, Kodaly, Ligeti - Hungarian Songs / Andrea Rost / Izabella Simon - piano / Warner Classics And Jazz Audio CD 2008 / 2564-69518-3 Bartok, Kodaly, Ligeti - Hungarian Songs / Andrea Rost / Izabella Simon - piano / Warner Classics And Jazz Audio CD 2008 / 2564-69518-3
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  • Kelemen Quartet - Mozart: Dissonance/Bartok: No. 5 / Hunnia Records & Film Production Audio CD 2012 / 5999883042762 Kelemen Quartet - Mozart: Dissonance/Bartok: No. 5 / Hunnia Records & Film Production Audio CD 2012 / 5999883042762
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  • Folk Music in Bartók's Compositions - A Source Catalog by Vera Lampert / Arab, Hungarian, Romanian, Ruthenian, Serbian and Slovak Melodies / English edition of Népzene Bartók műveiben: A feldolgozott dallamok forrásjegyzéke / Hardcover / Hungarian Heritage House - Helikon Kiadó 2008 (9789632271644) Folk Music in Bartók's Compositions - A Source Catalog by Vera Lampert / Arab, Hungarian, Romanian, Ruthenian, Serbian and Slovak Melodies / English edition of Népzene Bartók műveiben: A feldolgozott dallamok forrásjegyzéke / Hardcover / Hungarian Heritage House - Helikon Kiadó 2008 (9789632271644)
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    Folk Music in Bartók's Compositions - A Source Catalog by Vera Lampert / Book + CD

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