Bela
Bartok's First Rhapsody was written in 1928 when the Hungarian composer,
approaching 50, adhered to the growing demand for virtuoso pieces and more
accessible music. Like much of his
music, "Lassu" is based on a folk dance.
In this short piece, Bartok combines his art as a Western composer, his
interest in folk culture and his ability to musically incarnate a national spirit. Nurit Pacht
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Bela Bartok
First Rhapsody: Prima parte, “Lassu” Play
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First Rhapsody: Prima parte "Lassu" Bela Bartok
Bela Bartok's First Rhapsody was written in 1928 when the Hungarian composer, approaching 50, adhered to the growing demand for virtuoso pieces and more accessible music. Like much of his music, "Lassu" is based on a folk dance. In this short piece, Bartok combines his art as a Western composer, his interest in folk culture and his ability to musically incarnate a national spirit. Nurit Pacht
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Romanian Folk Dances
Improvisations on Hungarian Peasant Songs, Op. 20
Two Portraits, Op. 5, No. 1 "Idealistic" Andante sostenuto
Suite Paysanne Hongroise
Romanian Folk Dances
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Sonata No. 1 in d minor for Violin and Piano, Op. 75
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Prelude 2, Andante con moto e pocco rubato
Prelude 3, Allegro ben ritmato e deciso
Sonata No. 1 for Violin and Piano, Op. 78 in G Major
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