Béla Bartók

Born into the heart of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, Béla Bartók (1881?1945) became a fervent nationalist, setting off with his friend Zoltán Kodály to record their native folk music; these sounds and experiences were a formative influence on his compositions.

Bartók?s distaste for authoritarian rule brought him into conflict with both the Hungarian government and Adolf Hitler?s Germany, and in 1940 he emigrated to the USA. Despite his disillusionment and poor health he continued to compose outstanding works there, never compromising his ideals nor losing his innocence.

CONTENIDO:
Preface
Chapter 1: Hungary?s Future Beethoven 1881?99
Chapter 2: A Red Apple Drops 1899?1907
Chapter 3: Portrait of a Girl 1907?9
Chapter 4: Seven Dolls all Barred and Bolted 1909?18
Chapter 5: A Strain of Harsh Asceticism 1918?30
Chapter 6: The Clearest Springs 1930?39
Chapter 7: Two Pale Emigrants 1939?45
Classified List of Works
Further Reading
Selective Discography
Index

Ilustración de portada por Jean-Jacques Sempé