Petite Suite (Bartók)
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Petite Suite, Sz. 105, BB 113 is a reduction for piano
of six of Bartók's
well-known 44 Duos for Two Violins
, arranged by the composer in 1936.
Piano
The piano is a musical instrument played by means of a keyboard. It is one of the most popular instruments in the world. Widely used in classical and jazz music for solo performances, ensemble use, chamber music and accompaniment, the piano is also very popular as an aid to composing and rehearsal...
of six of Bartók's
Béla Bartók
Béla Viktor János Bartók was a Hungarian composer and pianist. He is considered one of the most important composers of the 20th century and is regarded, along with Liszt, as Hungary's greatest composer...
well-known 44 Duos for Two Violins
44 Duos for Two Violins
44 Duos for Two Violins, Sz. 98, BB 104 is a series of duets composed in 1931 by Hungarian composer Béla Bartók.- Composition :Béla Bartók did not intend this work to be played in performances, but rather to be useful as a work for young students...
, arranged by the composer in 1936.
Structure
This six-movements work is a collection of excerpts from the 44 duos above mentioned. The movement list is as follows:- I. Lassú (Slow Tune), which comes from No. 28: Bánkodás (Sorrow)
- II. Máramarosi tánc (Wallachian Dance), which comes from No. 32: Máramarosi tánc (Dance from Máramaros)
- III. Forgatós (Whirling Dance), which comes from No. 38: Forgatós (Romanian Whirling Dance)
- IV. Pengetós (Quasi Pizzicato), which comes from No. 43: Pizzicato
- V. Oroszos (Ruthenian Dance), which comes from No. 16: Burleszk (Burlesque)
- VI. Dudás (Bagpipes), which comes from No. 36: Szól a duda (Bagpipes)
Notable recordings
Notable recordings of the piano reduction include:| Piano Solo | Record Company | Year of Recording | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jenő Jandó Jeno Jandó Jenő Jandó is a Hungarian pianist and Professor of the Franz Liszt Academy of Music in Budapest, Hungary.He studied piano at the Liszt Academy with Katalin Nemes and Pál Kadosa, later going on to win many major international piano competitions, including the Georges Cziffra and Ciani Piano... |
Naxos Records Naxos Records Naxos Records is a record label specializing in classical music. Through a number of imprints, Naxos also releases genres including Chinese music, jazz, world music, and early rock & roll. The company was founded in 1987 by Klaus Heymann, a German-born resident of Hong Kong.Naxos is the largest... |
2005 | CD |