Bartók Béla: Icike-picike – Szvit magyar népdalokra (Sheet Music)

Transcribed by Bárdos Lajos

Product Details

• Item Number: 6704
• ISMN: 9790080067048 / 979-0080067048
• Product Type: Sheet Music (Paperback)
• Setting: Upper Voices
• Instrumentation: I, II, III (Choral a cappella)
• Genre: Choral Work
• Language: Hungarian
• Grade: 2
• Duration: Approximately 0.3 minutes
• Length: 8 pages
• Format: B/5 (17 x 24 cm)
• Published: September 1972
• Publisher: Editio Musica Budapest Zeneműkiadó
• Made in: Hungary
• Catalog Number: 6704

Overview

English

Bartók Béla: Icike-picike – Szvit magyar népdalokra is a unique choral adaptation of Bartók’s piano work originally reworked for children in 1945. Transcribed by Bárdos Lajos, this booklet presents a concise, eight-page arrangement for upper voices (I, II, III) in a cappella performance. The tempo markings, harmonies, and dynamic indications remain faithful to Bartók's original intentions, yet the music is now realized in a choral format. This edition is ideal for choirs seeking a pedagogical yet expressive piece that bridges childhood-themed piano music with choral performance.

Hungarian

A Bartók Béla: Icike-picike – Szvit magyar népdalokra egyedülálló kórusátírás, amely Bartók eredetileg 1945-ben gyermekek számára átdolgozott zongoradarabjain alapul. Bárdos Lajos szerkesztésében készült kiadvány 8 oldal terjedelmű, és egyneműkaros (I, II, III) kórusi előadásra lett megalkotva. A tempójelzések, harmóniák és dinamikai előírások változatlanul követik Bartók eredeti elképzeléseit, csupán egy kóruselrendezésben szólalnak meg. Ez a kiadvány ideális választás azoknak a kórusoknak, akik egy pedagógiai célú, ugyanakkor kifejező darabot keresnek, mely ötvözi a gyermekeknek szánt zongoramű hangulatát a kórusmű előadásában.

Product Features

• Faithful Transcription:
  The choral arrangements remain true to Bartók’s original markings, ensuring that the rhythmic, harmonic, and dynamic elements are preserved in a choir setting.

• Concise & Accessible:
  With only 8 pages in the B/5 format (17 x 24 cm), this edition provides an accessible entry point for intermediate-level choirs (Grade 2) in both rehearsal and performance.

• Choral Transformation:
  Originally developed for piano (as part of the "Gyermekeknek" series), the music has been seamlessly transcribed for a cappella performance, allowing choirs to present a unique interpretation of Hungarian folk material.

• Cultural Heritage:
  The work reflects Bartók’s profound engagement with Hungarian folk traditions—elements he collected during his numerous travels across the Carpathian Basin and adapted into his compositions.

• Pedagogical Value:
  Designed with a clear, educational intent, this choral piece is an ideal tool for choirs wishing to introduce young singers or develop ensemble blend through simple yet expressive folk melodies.

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Interesting Facts

• Adaptation Insight:
  These choral arrangements are based on Bartók’s "Gyermekeknek" piano pieces—rearranged without altering the original tempo, harmony, and dynamic markings—thus preserving the essence of his musical language in a new format.

• Cultural Continuity:
  By transcribing the work for a cappella choir, the edition fosters a continuing connection with Hungarian folk traditions, allowing contemporary choirs to experience and present authentic cultural expressions.

• Performance Flexibility:
  The score can be performed both independently as a choral piece or in conjunction with the original piano parts, providing versatility in presentation scenarios and rehearsal settings.

Contents / Table of Contents

1. A csikósok, a gulyások
2. Elvesztettem páromat
3. Daj dali dulidám

Note: Titles are derived from the original choral texts as arranged by Bárdos Lajos.

Publishers

Published by Editio Musica Budapest Zeneműkiadó in September 1972, this choral edition of Bartók’s "Icike-picike – Szvit magyar népdalokra" offers a unique reinterpretation of the composer’s work for children in a choral format. This edition remains a valuable resource for conductors, soloists, and choirs interested in exploring Hungarian folk influences in a classroom or concert setting.

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