Béla BartokThis biography covers the full range of Bela Bartók’s (1881--1945) work from his early explorations of the folklore of Hungary to his Third Piano Concerto composed on his deathbed in the United States. Illustrated throughout with contemporary photographs of people and events, the book brings a reclusive creator strikingly to life, showing inextricable links between his life, his music and the turbulence of two world wars. This biography is essential reading to understand the singular nature of Bartók's genius and the originality of his contribution to music. |
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... Miraculous Mandarin ( A csodálatos mandarin ) , Op . 19 , 73 , pantomime in one act , libretto by Menyhért Lengyel ( 1918-19 , orchestrated 1923 , revised 1924 , 1926–31 ) . fp Cologne , 27 November 1926 Orchestral Valcer , DD 60b ( c ...
... Miraculous Mandarin ( A csodálatos mandarin ) , Op . 19 , 73 , pantomime in one act , libretto by Menyhért Lengyel ( 1918-19 , orchestrated 1923 , revised 1924 , 1926–31 ) . fp Cologne , 27 November 1926 Orchestral Valcer , DD 60b ( c ...
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... Miraculous Mandarin New York Schola Cantorum , New York Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Pierre Boulez ; with Four Pieces for Orchestra , Op . 12 SONY , SMK 45837 Orchestral Kossuth Hungarian National Philharmonic Orchestra conducted ...
... Miraculous Mandarin New York Schola Cantorum , New York Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Pierre Boulez ; with Four Pieces for Orchestra , Op . 12 SONY , SMK 45837 Orchestral Kossuth Hungarian National Philharmonic Orchestra conducted ...
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... Miraculous Mandarin 123 , 124 , 129 , 131 , 131 , 134 , 167 Music for Strings , Percussion and Celesta , Sz 106 159 , 174 , 176 , 178 , 180 , 181 , 196 Out of Doors , Sz 81 148 , 149 Piano Concerto No. 1 , Sz 83 149-50 , 152 , 155 Piano ...
... Miraculous Mandarin 123 , 124 , 129 , 131 , 131 , 134 , 167 Music for Strings , Percussion and Celesta , Sz 106 159 , 174 , 176 , 178 , 180 , 181 , 196 Out of Doors , Sz 81 148 , 149 Piano Concerto No. 1 , Sz 83 149-50 , 152 , 155 Piano ...
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Seven Doors all Barred and Bolted 190918 | 18 |
Chapter 5 | 30 |
Chapter 6 | 39 |
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