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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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  • Trio Contrastes: Khachaturian, Bartók, Stravinsky, Glick - Oliver Thouin (violon), David Veilleux (clarinette), Stéphan Sylvestre (piano) / Atma Classique Audio CD / ACD 2 2223 Trio Contrastes: Khachaturian, Bartók, Stravinsky, Glick - Oliver Thouin (violon), David Veilleux (clarinette), Stéphan Sylvestre (piano) / Atma Classique Audio CD / ACD 2 2223
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  • Anne Gastinel, Pierre-Laurent Aimard - Liszt, Kodály, Janáček: Oeuvres Pour Violoncelle Et Piano / Auvidis Valois Audio CD 1999 / V4748 Anne Gastinel, Pierre-Laurent Aimard - Liszt, Kodály, Janáček: Oeuvres Pour Violoncelle Et Piano / Auvidis Valois Audio CD 1999 / V4748
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  • Gidon Kremer: The Berlin Recital: Schumann, Bartók - Martha Argerich / EMI Classics 2x Audio CD 2009 Stereo / 5099969339929 Gidon Kremer: The Berlin Recital: Schumann, Bartók - Martha Argerich / EMI Classics 2x Audio CD 2009 Stereo / 5099969339929
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  • Violeta Urmana, Jan Philip Schulze: Lieder - Franz Liszt, Richard Strauss, Alban Berg / Farao Classics Audio CD 2005 / B 108022 Violeta Urmana, Jan Philip Schulze: Lieder - Franz Liszt, Richard Strauss, Alban Berg / Farao Classics Audio CD 2005 / B 108022
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  • Vladimir Spivakov, Moscow Virtuosi - Schönberg: Verklärte Nacht, Bartók: Divertimento, Webern: Langsamer Satz / Capriccio Digital Audio CD 2004 / 67 104 Vladimir Spivakov, Moscow Virtuosi - Schönberg: Verklärte Nacht, Bartók: Divertimento, Webern: Langsamer Satz / Capriccio Digital Audio CD 2004 / 67 104
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  • Kodaly, Seiber, Rosza, Szekely, Ligeti, Bartok - Werke fur Violine und Violoncello - Friedemann Eichhorn, Alexander Hulshoff / Hänssler Classic Audio CD / CD 93.301 Kodaly, Seiber, Rosza, Szekely, Ligeti, Bartok - Werke fur Violine und Violoncello - Friedemann Eichhorn, Alexander Hulshoff / Hänssler Classic Audio CD / CD 93.301
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  • TIZENHAT - Ave Maria / Címlapon: Miskolci Bartók Kórus / Kottagrafika: Koncert 1234 Kft. / Dr. Romhányiné Pap Mária énekművész gyűjteményéből / Összeállította és szerkesztette: LUDVIG JÓZSEF / Paperback TIZENHAT - Ave Maria / Címlapon: Miskolci Bartók Kórus / Kottagrafika: Koncert 1234 Kft. / Dr. Romhányiné Pap Mária énekművész gyűjteményéből / Összeállította és szerkesztette: LUDVIG JÓZSEF / Paperback
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    TIZENHAT - Ave Maria | Paperback sheet music compilation

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    TIZENHAT - Ave Maria | Paperback sheet music compilation A Choral & Organ Compilation from Diverse Masters Product Information Creative Title:TIZENHAT - Ave MariaA curated compilation featuring sacred "Ave Maria" pieces from various renowned...
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  • Gábor Csalog – Transcendental Etudes: Ferenc Liszt And György Ligeti / Budapest Music Center Records Audio CD 2004 / BMC CD 095 Gábor Csalog – Transcendental Etudes: Ferenc Liszt And György Ligeti / Budapest Music Center Records Audio CD 2004 / BMC CD 095
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  • Béla Bartók: Works For Piano Solo (5) - Zoltán Kocsis / Improvisations On Hungarian Peasant Songs; Sonata; Outdoors; Nine Little Piano Pieces; Petite Suite / Bartók New Series / Hungaroton Classic Audio CD Stereo 2008 / HCD 32528 (5991813252821) Béla Bartók: Works For Piano Solo (5) - Zoltán Kocsis / Improvisations On Hungarian Peasant Songs; Sonata; Outdoors; Nine Little Piano Pieces; Petite Suite / Bartók New Series / Hungaroton Classic Audio CD Stereo 2008 / HCD 32528 (5991813252821)
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  • Szekvenciáktól szimfóniákig / Tanulmányok liszt, bartók és ligeti 140 éves zeneakadémiája tiszteletére / From sequences to symphonies / Studies in honor of the 140-year-old music academy of Liszt, Bartók and Liget Szekvenciáktól szimfóniákig / Tanulmányok liszt, bartók és ligeti 140 éves zeneakadémiája tiszteletére / From sequences to symphonies / Studies in honor of the 140-year-old music academy of Liszt, Bartók and Liget
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  • Violin Concerto No.2, Second Suite / Bartók - Yehudi Menuhin, Antal Dorati, Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra / PG 924 / Audio CD (028943435024) Violin Concerto No.2, Second Suite / Bartók - Yehudi Menuhin, Antal Dorati, Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra / PG 924 / Audio CD (028943435024)
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    Violin Concerto No.2, Second Suite | Bartók (Audio CD)

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