Bartók Béla: 15 Hungarian Folksongs 1 (15 magyar népdal 1) | Music Score

Product Information

• Title (English): Bartók Béla: 15 Hungarian Folksongs 1
• Title (Hungarian): Bartók Béla: 15 magyar népdal 1
• Translated by: Ormay Imre
• Transcribed by: Németh Samorinszky István
• Format: Paperback
• Setting: Lower Voices (Férfikar a capella)
• Instrumentation: TTBB
• Genre: Choral Work
• Language(s): Hungarian, German
• Difficulty Grade: 2
• Page Count: 12 pages
• Format Size: B/5 (17 x 24 cm)
• Publication Date: September 1969
• Publisher: Editio Musica Budapest Zeneműkiadó
• Item Number / Catalog Number: 5919
• ISMN: 9790080059197 / 979-0080059197
• Made In: Hungary

Overview

Bartók Béla: 15 Hungarian Folksongs 1 is a concise choral collection of traditional Hungarian folk songs arranged for lower voices (TTBB) a cappella. This edition, published in September 1969 by Editio Musica Budapest Zeneműkiadó, presents 12 pages of carefully transcribed and translated repertoire. The work is designed for amateur and student choirs (grade 2 level) and provides an accessible yet richly textured insight into Hungary's vibrant folk heritage. The original texts have been rendered into German alongside Hungarian, enabling a broader understanding of the cultural context and musical expression inherent in these timeless pieces.

Product Features

Format & Pedagogical Details

• Choral Scoring:
  • Arranged for TTBB (Férfikar a cappella), this edition is ideal for choirs specializing in lower voices.
• Detailed Preparation:
  • The work includes comprehensive performance markings and editorial comments, aiding choirs and conductors in interpretation.
• Multilingual Presentation:
  • Features texts in Hungarian with German translations, enhancing its usability in international choral settings.
• Compact and Accessible:
  • With a 12-page format in B/5 size (17 x 24 cm) and a difficulty grade of 2, this collection is tailored for beginning and intermediate choral groups.

Educational & Cultural Value

• Cultural Heritage:
  • The selection represents a vibrant snapshot of Hungarian folk music, reflecting the rich traditions that Bartók so passionately studied.
• Historical Significance:
  • Being part of Bartók’s instrumental efforts to disseminate folk music to the concert stage, this work provides valuable insights into the preservation and adaptation of traditional material.
• Performance Utility:
  • Transcribed by Németh Samorinszky István and translated by Ormay Imre for clarity, the edition is an excellent resource for both performance and academic study.

Contents / Tartalomjegyzék

1. Bartók Béla: Fehér liliomszál
2. Bartók Béla: Ha felmegyek a budai nagy hegyre
3. Bartók Béla: Házasodik a tücsök
4. Bartók Béla: Nem loptam én életemben
5. Bartók Béla: Nem messze van ide Margitta
6. Bartók Béla: Tiszán innen, Tiszán túl

Publishers

Published by Editio Musica Budapest Zeneműkiadó in September 1969, this edition is a critical component of Bartók’s choral legacy. It exemplifies his dedication to preserving and adapting Hungarian folk traditions for a concert setting. This publication serves as a valuable tool for choir directors, music educators, and scholars interested in 20th-century choral music and Hungarian culture.

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