Bartók Béla: 44 Duets for Two Violas – From the 44 Violin Duets (Sheet Music)

Product Details

• Title: Bartók Béla: 44 Duets for Two Violas – From the 44 Violin Duets
• Transcribers: Donald Maurice, Claudine Bigelow (and collaborators)
• Publisher: Editio Musica Budapest Zeneműkiadó
• Publication Year: 2016
• Publication Place: Budapest
• Pages: 56 pages
• Binding: Kartonált (Paperback)
• Language: Hungarian, English, German
• Dimensions: 23 cm x 30.2 cm
• ISBN: 9790080149706 / 979-0080149706
• Made in: Hungary

Overview

English:
Bartók Béla: 44 Duets for Two Violas is a masterfully transcribed edition that reinterprets Bartók’s renowned 44 Violin Duets for two violas. Originally composed in 1931—at the behest of the German violin pedagogue Erich Doflein—almost all of these works are grounded in authentic folk music themes that Bartók meticulously collected during his numerous expeditions through the Carpathian Basin as well as in Algeria. Although conceived for pedagogical purposes, these duets have grown into highly effective performance pieces. The viola transcriptions faithfully preserve the spirit and structure of Bartók’s original works, offering both students and concert performers an invaluable resource that bridges academic study and expressive interpretation.

Hungarian:
A Bartók Béla: 44 Duó a két hárfa helyett két brácsára (az eredeti 44 hegedűduó átiratából) egy mesterien szerkesztett kiadás, amely Bartók híres 44 hegedűduóját kétszörös brácsára adaptálja. Bartók 1931-ben, a német hegedűpedagógus Erich Doflein ösztönzésére komponálta ezeket a darabokat, melyek – két kivétellel – eredeti népzenei témákon alapulnak, amelyeket a zeneszerző a Kárpát-medence, illetve Algéria látogatásai során gyűjtött össze. Bár ez a sorozat eredetileg pedagógiai célokat szolgált, ma már hatásos előadási darabokként is elismertek. Az átiratok hűen tükrözik Bartók eredeti megközelítését, így nélkülözhetetlen segédanyag mind az egyetemi tanulmányokhoz, mind az élő koncertelőadásokhoz.

German:
Bartók Béla: 44 Duette für zwei Bratschen – aus den 44 Geigenduetten ist eine meisterhaft übertragene Edition, die Bartóks renommierten 44 Geigenduette für zwei Bratschen neu interpretiert. Der Komponist schrieb 1931 auf Drängen des deutschen Geigenpädagogen Erich Doflein diese Werke, die, bis auf zwei Ausnahmen, auf originalen Volksmelodien basieren, welche Bartók während zahlreicher Sammelreisen in der Karpatenbeckenregion sowie in Algerien aufnahm. Obwohl sie ursprünglich für pädagogische Zwecke konzipiert wurden, haben sich diese Duette als äußerst wirkungsvolle Aufführungsstücke etabliert. Die Bratschen-Übertragungen folgen Bartóks Originalvorstellungen treu und bieten sowohl Studierenden als auch Konzertkünstlern ein unschätzbares Repertoire, das akademische Tiefe und interpretative Ausdruckskraft miteinander vereint.

Product Features

• Faithful Transcriptions:
  Based directly on Bartók’s original 44 Violin Duets, the viola transcriptions preserve the musical character and folk-based themes of the works with extraordinary fidelity.

• Pedagogical & Performance Value:
  Originally designed for educational purposes, these duets have evolved into performance pieces that are both technically challenging and musically expressive.

• Comprehensive Content:
  The publication includes a complete table of contents with all 44 duets—titles such as “Matchmaking Song,” “Maypole Dance,” “Midsummer Night Song,” “Hungarian Song,” “Cradle Song,” and many more—each reflecting varied folk traditions and spirited musical idioms.

• Multilingual Edition:
  With texts provided in Hungarian, English, and German, this edition is accessible to an international audience of performers, educators, and researchers.

• Quality Presentation:
  The 56-page softcover is produced in the elegant Bach format (23 x 30.2 cm), exemplifying high-quality design and production by Editio Musica Budapest Zeneműkiadó.

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Interesting Facts

• Folk Heritage:
  Almost every one of the duets draws from authentic folk motifs, collected firsthand by Bartók during his extensive travels. This connection with folk tradition enriches the musical tapestry of the works.

• Educational Origins:
  Although initially composed with a pedagogical aim, these duets have found their place in concert performance, proving the dual utility of Bartók’s compositions.

• Artistic Adaptation:
  The transcribers—Donald Maurice, Claudine Bigelow, and collaborators—have managed to retain the original spirit and intricate textures of the pieces, making the music accessible for viola duos without compromising on Bartók’s innovative style.

• Cultural Bridge:
  The edition effectively creates a bridge between the original violin scoring and the new sound world of the viola, opening up a fresh repertoire for players and enriching the chamber music landscape.

Publishers

Published by Editio Musica Budapest Zeneműkiadó in 2016 in Budapest, this edition of 44 Duets for Two Violas stands as an essential resource for violists. It offers both an educational instrument and an expressive performance repertoire, all while faithfully translating Bartók’s 1931 compositions for a new instrument pairing.

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Hungarian:

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German:

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