Romanian Folk Dances
Béla Bartók was a Hungarian composer, pianist, and ethnomusicologist who li… Read Full Bio ↴Béla Bartók was a Hungarian composer, pianist, and ethnomusicologist who lived from 1881 to 1945. He is considered one of the most influential composers of the 20th century, renowned for his innovative approach to composition and his exploration of folk music.
Bartók was born on March 25, 1881, in Nagyszentmiklós, Austria-Hungary (now Sânnicolau Mare, Romania). He showed prodigious musical talent from an early age and began his formal music education at the Budapest Academy of Music. During his studies, he developed a keen interest in folk music and traveled extensively throughout Eastern Europe, collecting and transcribing traditional melodies.
In addition to his ethnomusicological work, Bartók composed prolifically. His early compositions reflected the influence of late Romanticism and the music of his contemporaries, such as Richard Strauss and Claude Debussy. However, as he delved deeper into folk music, Bartók's style evolved, embracing elements of Hungarian and other Eastern European folk traditions. His music became characterized by its rhythmic complexity, use of dissonance, and exploration of unconventional tonalities.
Bartók's works spanned various genres, including orchestral pieces, chamber music, piano solos, and choral music. Some of his most notable compositions include the Concerto for Orchestra, the Six String Quartets, the Mikrokosmos piano cycle, and the opera Duke Bluebeard's Castle.
Despite his artistic achievements, Bartók faced numerous challenges throughout his life. He witnessed the rise of fascism and was deeply disturbed by the political climate in Europe during the 1930s and 1940s. As a result, he immigrated to the United States in 1940, where he faced financial difficulties and struggled to gain recognition for his music.
Tragically, Bartók's health declined rapidly, and he passed away from leukemia on September 26, 1945, in New York City. His contributions to music, both as a composer and an ethnomusicologist, left a lasting impact on subsequent generations of musicians. Today, Bartók's music is celebrated for its originality, blending of folk elements with modernist techniques, and profound emotional expression.
Bartók was born on March 25, 1881, in Nagyszentmiklós, Austria-Hungary (now Sânnicolau Mare, Romania). He showed prodigious musical talent from an early age and began his formal music education at the Budapest Academy of Music. During his studies, he developed a keen interest in folk music and traveled extensively throughout Eastern Europe, collecting and transcribing traditional melodies.
In addition to his ethnomusicological work, Bartók composed prolifically. His early compositions reflected the influence of late Romanticism and the music of his contemporaries, such as Richard Strauss and Claude Debussy. However, as he delved deeper into folk music, Bartók's style evolved, embracing elements of Hungarian and other Eastern European folk traditions. His music became characterized by its rhythmic complexity, use of dissonance, and exploration of unconventional tonalities.
Bartók's works spanned various genres, including orchestral pieces, chamber music, piano solos, and choral music. Some of his most notable compositions include the Concerto for Orchestra, the Six String Quartets, the Mikrokosmos piano cycle, and the opera Duke Bluebeard's Castle.
Despite his artistic achievements, Bartók faced numerous challenges throughout his life. He witnessed the rise of fascism and was deeply disturbed by the political climate in Europe during the 1930s and 1940s. As a result, he immigrated to the United States in 1940, where he faced financial difficulties and struggled to gain recognition for his music.
Tragically, Bartók's health declined rapidly, and he passed away from leukemia on September 26, 1945, in New York City. His contributions to music, both as a composer and an ethnomusicologist, left a lasting impact on subsequent generations of musicians. Today, Bartók's music is celebrated for its originality, blending of folk elements with modernist techniques, and profound emotional expression.
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Romanian Folk Dances
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@solangevoiry19
Mucha fuerza tiene esta pieza de Bartok ! Fuerza y Esperanza !!! Bartok fue un antifascista, su música es sublime . Europa (y el mundo) necesita más música de Bartok, para más paz, más culturas y mentes abiertas ... ! (Me recuerda un poco la película " el violín rojo")
Gracias a @Francisco Jesús Marfil Vargas por las precisiones musicales :
@ - I. Joc cu bâtǎ (Stick Dance)
@ - II. Brâul (Sash Dance)
@ - III. Pê-loc (In One Spot)
@ - IV. Buciumeana (Horn Dance)
@ - V. Poargǎ româneascǎ (Romanian Polka)
@ - VI. Mǎrunţel (Fast Dance)
@FinnoUgric
As a Hungarian, Bartók is one, if not my favorite composer, mostly because I'm an amateur ethnographer, and Bartók's love for the beautiful Hungarian Folk music is so inspiring and great. He did so much for the Hungarian traditions, history and culture.
This is a wonderful selection of Romanian folktunes in classical costume.
Greetings goes out from a Hungarian to Romanians,Slovakians, Serbs,Finns,Turks and to all !
We have no reason to hate each other, when we have music, culture, history and traditions like no one else has.
Turn off your TV, and forget about politics. Enjoy the Internet given possibilities.
@ArtVandelay99
As a Romanian, it melts my heart watching how well musicians from the opposite corner of Europe are playing (and getting!) this music, itself of course proof of how positively cultures can interact. Wish this was typical of all blending of cultures that we now witness in Europe.
@solangevoiry19
Bartok was anti-fascist, Europe needs more music from Bartok. A lot of strength has this piece! For more peace and cultures, more open minds! ( I'm belgian y spanish ... my inglés very bad!)
@staffanolofsson8201
Well said, longtalker!
@santiagovera144
@Solange Voiry 🌝
@pankakeller3109
Romanian culture ???
@pankakeller3109
This is Romanian mountain shepherd (peasant) music. Beautiful music. This was processed by the Hungarian Béla Bartók. Do not exaggerate things, Romanian culture ?? HAHAHAHA
@agramsci7976
Mr. Bela Bartok, is not just a monument in western classical music but the entire culture of world music. He pioneered the idea that all musical traditions are important to preserve and study. I salute you...
@carolworthey2067
So beautiful! Bartok has always been one of my favorite composers! Wonderful performance, expressive, perfect tempi, both delicate at times and very powerful!! <3
@marceloclodomirozavalia239
Qué lindo!!! No conicía estas danzas.