BB 69, Sz.55 Szonatina zongorára/Sonatina for Piano (1915)
Béla Bartók (born Bartók Béla Viktor János) (1881-1945) is one of the most important composers of the earlier half of the 20th century. His works can be divided roughly into four periods, each with unique colors. The first period is reminiscent of Strauss and Wagner, in a late romantic idiom. The second period utilizes folk music and modern harmonies reminiscent of Schoenberg and Debussy. The third is characterized by mathematical elements and conquest for unique harmony. The last period is characterized by the simplification of textures. His best-known works include the second violin concerto, six string quartets, second piano concerto, concerto for orchestra, and music for strings, percussion, and celesta.
This concludes the triad of pieces based on Romanian folk songs. It is titled “Sonatina”, but it is not a sonatina (in a classical sense). It's closer to a folk song collection, like the previous 2 pieces. Due to its easy melody and low difficulty, it is often used for educational purposes.
Later, it was transcribed by Ede Gertler for violin and piano, and then by the composer as Transylvanian Dances, BB 102b.
(0:00) Mov.1 Dudások (Bagpipes). Allegretto - The first movement is kind of in a ABA form, and consists of two dances. The second part starts at 0:34, and the reprise at 0:53. It is a lighthearted movement.
(1:37) Mov.2 Medvetánc (Bear Dance). Moderato - The extremely short second movement is basically 2 statements of the main dance, once in the right and once in the left.
(2:07) Mov.3 Finale. Allegro vivace - The last movement presents the two melody, followed by a bright coda. The second melody is at 2:32, and the coda at 3:12
Source: English/Hungarian Wikipedia, prefaces from Henle Critical editions, Vera Lampert - Folk Music in Bartók's Compositions, original research
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