The Definitive Bartok Edition - Piano Collection Book 1

The Definitive Bartok Edition - Piano Collection Book 1

Explore Bartok's Pedagogical Masterpieces 

Delve into the musical genius of Bela Bartok (1881-1945), one of the twentieth century's most influential composers, with "The Definitive Bartok Edition - Piano Collection Book 1."

Born in Hungary and a product of a musical family, Bartok rose to prominence as a celebrated concert pianist and educator at the Budapest Royal Academy of Music. His pioneering work in ethnomusicology, which involved collecting thousands of folk songs across central Europe, profoundly influenced his compositions. This collection showcases seminal works like the "Violin Concerto No. 2" (1937-38) and "Concerto for Orchestra" (1943).

This edition assembles selected highlights from Bartok's pedagogical masterpieces such as "Mikrokosmos" (1926-1937) and "For Children" (1908-09, revised 1943), along with excerpts from "Romanian Folk Dances" (1915) and "Romanian Christmas Carols" (1915). Compiled into two companion volumes for the first time, this 36-page book offers a unique opportunity to explore the depth and breadth of Bartok's work, providing invaluable insights into his creative process and the folk influences that shaped his musical landscape.

Song Titles Include:

Bartok: 10 Easy Piano Pieces, BB 51: VIII Slovakian Folksong  
Bartok: 14 Bagatelles, BB 50, Sz. 38: No. 4 Grave  
Bartok: 14 Bagatelles, BB 50, Sz. 38: No. 6 Lento  
Bartok: For Children, Sz42: No. 1 Jatszo gyermekek (Children at Play) (volume 1)  
Bartok: For Children, Sz42: No. 10 Gyermektanc (Children's Dance) (volume 1)  
Bartok: For Children, Sz42: No. 10 Temetesre szol az enek (Funeral Song) (volume 2)  
Bartok: For Children, Sz42: No. 11 Lento (volume 1)  
Bartok: For Children, Sz42: No. 11 Lento (volume 2)  
Bartok: For Children, Sz42: No. 12 Andante rubato (volume 2)  
Bartok: For Children, Sz42: No. 13 Allegro (volume 2)  
Bartok: For Children, Sz42: No. 14 Moderato: Ore, ore sest volov (Plowing, Plowing are six oxen) (volume 2)  
Bartok: For Children, Sz42: No. 17 Kortanc (Round Dance) (volume 1)  
Bartok: For Children, Sz42: No. 2 Gyermekdal (Children's Song) (volume 1)  
Bartok: For Children, Sz42: No. 26 Moderato (volume 1)  
Bartok: For Children, Sz42: No. 3 Quasi adagio (volume 1)  
Bartok: For Children, Sz42: No. 34 Bucsu (Farewell) (volume 2)  
Bartok: For Children, Sz42: No. 5 Jatek (Play) (volume 1)  
Bartok: For Children, Sz42: No. 7 Banat (Sorrow) (volume 2)  
Bartok: For Children, Sz42: No. 9 Kortanc (Round Dance II) (volume 2)  
Bartok: Mikrokosmos Book II: No. 40 'In Yugoslav Style'  
Bartok: Mikrokosmos Book II: No. 41 'Melody with Accompaniment'  
Bartok: Mikrokosmos Book II: No. 47 'County Fair'  
Bartok: Mikrokosmos Book III: No. 75 Triplets  
Bartok: Mikrokosmos Book III: No. 87 Variations  
Bartok: Mikrokosmos Book III: No. 88 Duet for Pipes  
Bartok: Mikrokosmos Book IV: No. 109 From the Island of Bali  
Bartok: Romanian Christmas Carols, BB 67, Sz. 57: Series II, No. 4 "Sculati, sculati boieri mari"  
Bartok: Romanian Christmas Carols, BB 67, Sz. 57: Series II, No. 7 "Colo sus mai susu" (from the region of Temesmonostor, in Temes). Variante della precedente