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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: Divertimento / Weiner: Divertimento No.1 / Kreisler: Altwiener Tanzweisen - excerpts / Hungarian Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra / Art. director & violin solo Miklós Szenthelyi / Conducted by György Győriványi - Ráth / Hungaroton Classic Audio CD 1992 / HCD 31467 (5991813146724) Bartók: Divertimento / Weiner: Divertimento No.1 / Kreisler: Altwiener Tanzweisen - excerpts / Hungarian Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra / Art. director & violin solo Miklós Szenthelyi / Conducted by György Győriványi - Ráth / Hungaroton Classic Audio CD 1992 / HCD 31467 (5991813146724)
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  • Beethoven - String Quartets / A Minor Op. 132, F Major Op. 135 / Bartók Quartet / Hungaroton White Label Audio CD 1989 / HRC 126 (HRC126) Beethoven - String Quartets / A Minor Op. 132, F Major Op. 135 / Bartók Quartet / Hungaroton White Label Audio CD 1989 / HRC 126 (HRC126)
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  • Illényi Katica Koncert a Művészetek Palotájában DVD 2006 – Limited Edition Live at the Bartók National Concert Hall (0094637701195) Illényi Katica Koncert a Művészetek Palotájában DVD 2006 – Limited Edition Live at the Bartók National Concert Hall (0094637701195)
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  • Bartók Béla - Concerto for Orchestra - Kodály Zoltán Psalmus Hungaricus Op. 13 / Hungarian Radio and TV Symphonic Orchestra / Cond. Tamás Vásáry / Audio CD (Bartók-KodályCD) Bartók Béla - Concerto for Orchestra - Kodály Zoltán Psalmus Hungaricus Op. 13 / Hungarian Radio and TV Symphonic Orchestra / Cond. Tamás Vásáry / Audio CD (Bartók-KodályCD)
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  • Verdi - Messa da Requiem / Hilde Zadek, Margarete Klose, Helge Rosvaenge, Boris Christoff / Strauss - Metamorphosen / Bartok - Musica Per Archi, Percussione E Celesta / Wiener Philharmoniker / Cond. Herbert Von Karajan / 2 CD Audio 2000 / URN 22.151 (8025726221517) Verdi - Messa da Requiem / Hilde Zadek, Margarete Klose, Helge Rosvaenge, Boris Christoff / Strauss - Metamorphosen / Bartok - Musica Per Archi, Percussione E Celesta / Wiener Philharmoniker / Cond. Herbert Von Karajan / 2 CD Audio 2000 / URN 22.151 (8025726221517)
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  • Béla Bartók - Works for piano solo 3 / Zoltán Kocsis piano / Philips digital classics Audio CD 1995 / 442 146-2 (028944214628) Béla Bartók - Works for piano solo 3 / Zoltán Kocsis piano / Philips digital classics Audio CD 1995 / 442 146-2 (028944214628)
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  • Bartók Béla ‎- Concerto, Dance Suite / Hungarian State Orchestra / Conducted: János Ferencsik / HUNGAROTON LP STEREO / SLPX 12346 Bartók Béla ‎- Concerto, Dance Suite / Hungarian State Orchestra / Conducted: János Ferencsik / HUNGAROTON LP STEREO / SLPX 12346
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    Bartók Béla – Concerto, Dance Suite (Vinyl LP)

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  • D. Scarlatti - Madrid Mass / Caldara - Stabat Mater / Monteverdi - Psalms / Ibolya Verebics, Éva Lax, Gábor Kállay, Béla Szilágyi / Monteverdi Chamber Choir / Concerto Armonico / Conducted by Éva Kollár / Hungaroton Classic Audio CD 1995 / HCD 31273 (5991813127327 D. Scarlatti - Madrid Mass / Caldara - Stabat Mater / Monteverdi - Psalms / Ibolya Verebics, Éva Lax, Gábor Kállay, Béla Szilágyi / Monteverdi Chamber Choir / Concerto Armonico / Conducted by Éva Kollár / Hungaroton Classic Audio CD 1995 / HCD 31273 (5991813127327
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  • Liszt Ferenc - Les Préludes, Orpheus, Tasso / Hungarian State Orchestra / Conducted: János Ferencsik / HUNGAROTON LP STEREO / SLPD 12446 Liszt Ferenc - Les Préludes, Orpheus, Tasso / Hungarian State Orchestra / Conducted: János Ferencsik / HUNGAROTON LP STEREO / SLPD 12446
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  • Bartók Béla - Sonata For Violin And Piano No. 1 / Sonata For Violin And Piano No. 2 / Gidon Kremer, Yuri Smirnov ‎/ HUNGAROTON LP STEREO - MONO / SLPX 11655 Bartók Béla - Sonata For Violin And Piano No. 1 / Sonata For Violin And Piano No. 2 / Gidon Kremer, Yuri Smirnov ‎/ HUNGAROTON LP STEREO - MONO / SLPX 11655
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