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Sulle strade di Béla Bartók – Epilogo al film Radici

A Unique Bartók Biography by Kovács Sándor

Product Details

Title: Sulle strade di Béla Bartók – Epilogo al film Radici
Author: Kovács Sándor
Publisher: Holnap Kiadó
Publication Year: 2004
Publication Place: Budapest
Page Count: 72 pages
Language: French
ISBN: 9789633466414 / 978-9633466414

Overview

English Overview

"Sulle strade di Béla Bartók – Epilogo al film Radici" is a distinctive work by Kovács Sándor that serves as a unique biography of the Hungarian composer Béla Bartók. Born from the extensive research conducted during the filming of Gaál István and Kovács Sándor’s documentary Gyökerek, the book presents an enriched and expanded image of Bartók. Over the course of four years, the film crew—comprising István Gaál, Judit Várbíró, and Sándor Kovács—gathered a wealth of insights, personal encounters, discoveries, and vivid Bartók experiences. This biography intertwines the historical, artistic, and personal dimensions of Bartók’s life, offering readers an intimate glimpse into both the composer's world and the research journey that helped redefine his legacy.

French Overview

"Sulle strade di Béla Bartók – Epilogo al film Radici" est une œuvre singulière de Kovács Sándor qui se présente comme une biographie unique du compositeur hongrois Béla Bartók. Issue de la recherche minutieuse réalisée pendant le tournage du film Gyökerek par István Gaál et Kovács Sándor, cette publication enrichit et élargit l'image connue de Bartók. Durant quatre ans, l'équipe de production – composée d’István Gaál, Judit Várbíró et de Sándor Kovács – a collecté une abondance de données, de rencontres personnelles et de découvertes relatives à l'œuvre de Bartók. Ce livre offre ainsi un aperçu intime de l’univers du compositeur ainsi que du parcours de recherche qui a contribué à redéfinir son héritage.

Product Features

Key Details

Unique Biography:
The book is not a conventional biography—it is deeply intertwined with the making of the film Gyökerek and captures the personal encounters, insights, and artistic revelations experienced by the film crew.
Extensive Research:
Four years of meticulous research, gathering a vast array of material, have enabled Kovács Sándor to create a rich and multifaceted portrait of Bartók.
Interdisciplinary Approach:
Combining personal recollections with scholarly investigation, the work explores Bartók’s life, artistic evolution, and the cultural impact of his music.
Multilingual Accessibility:
Although the book is printed in French, it is supported by parallel texts in Hungarian and English—making it accessible for an international audience interested in Bartók and Central European cultural heritage.
Cultural and Historical Significance:
By shedding new light on Bartók’s legacy, the book challenges old perceptions and offers fresh perspectives on the composer's artistic journey, illustrating how his work continues to evolve in the light of new discoveries.

Interesting Facts

Four-Year Journey:
The making of the film Gyökerek lasted four years. During this time, the team led by István Gaál, Judit Várbíró, and Kovács Sándor accumulated extensive material that now forms the backbone of this biography, significantly enriching the Bartók image.
Personal Encounters:
The book is imbued with the personal encounters and experiences of the film crew, making it not just a biographical account but also a narrative of discovery and intimate connection with Bartók’s world.
Redefining Bartók’s Image:
Drawing on new data and previously unconsidered materials, the biography expands the traditional image of Bartók, presenting a portrait that is both personal and deeply informed by his artistic and cultural context.
Intertwined with Film:
Serving as an epilogue to the documentary Radici, the text bridges visual media and literary scholarship, offering readers an immersive experience into Bartók’s multifaceted legacy.

Publishers

This book is published by Holnap Kiadó in Budapest and stands as a testament to the continuing efforts to preserve and reinterpret the legacy of Béla Bartók. By combining thorough research and personal narrative, Kovács Sándor’s work enriches our understanding of Bartók’s life, making it an invaluable resource for scholars, students, and aficionados of Hungarian culture and music.

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