Bartók Béla: Streichquartett Nr. 3 (III. Vonósnégyes) – Performance Parts (Sheet Music)

Product Information

• Title (German): Bartók Béla: Streichquartett Nr. 3 / III. Vonósnégyes / szólamok
• Title (Hungarian): Bartók Béla: III. Vonósnégyes
• Setting: String Quartet (Vonósnégyes)
• Period: 20th Century
• Publisher: Universal Edition
• Item Number: UE9598
• ISMN: 9790008018657 / 979-0008018657
• Weight: 0.23 kg

Overview

This edition presents the individual performance parts (szólamok) for Bartók Béla's String Quartet No. 3, known in Hungarian as the III. Vonósnégyes. Composed in September 1927 in Budapest, this innovative work is one of six string quartets by Bartók and is structured as one continuous piece divided into four parts. Universal Edition’s version provides performers with clearly notated instrumental parts essential for both rehearsal and concert performance. This publication is a valuable resource for chamber ensembles seeking to delve into the modernist masterwork of one of the 20th century’s most influential composers.

Product Features

Format & Technical Details

• Performance Parts:
  • Contains separate instrumental parts for each member of the string quartet, enabling an authentic reproduction of Bartók’s intricate scoring.
• Editorial Excellence:
  • Published by Universal Edition, this edition reflects meticulous attention to detail and aims to preserve the original intentions of Bartók’s score.
• Design & Notation:
  • The parts are presented with clear, conventional musical notation to assist performers in realizing the piece’s modern yet expressive character.

Pedagogical & Performance Utility

• For Performers and Scholars:
  • This edition is ideal for chamber musicians and musicologists who study Bartók’s compositional technique and the evolution of the string quartet in the modern era.
• Historical Importance:
  • As one of Bartók’s pivotal 20th-century works, the String Quartet No. 3 is noted for its innovative structure and expressive depth, making the parts an indispensable component of any serious Bartók collection.

Interesting Facts

1. Innovative Structure:
   • Composed in 1927, Bartók's String Quartet No. 3 is written as one continuous movement, divided into four distinct parts within the score. This approach reflects his revolutionary ideas in chamber music composition.
2. Modern Masterwork:
   • As part of a cycle of six quartets, this particular quartet stands out for its blend of folk influences and modernist techniques, showcasing Bartók’s unique voice in 20th-century music.
3. Essential Resource:
   • Published by Universal Edition, this critical edition of performance parts is a highly valued tool for both rehearsal and academic study, ensuring that Bartók’s musical innovations are transmitted accurately to future generations.

Publishers

This publication is issued by Universal Edition, a leading publisher renowned for its commitment to preserving and disseminating important works in classical music. With item number UE9598 and the ISMN 9790008018657, this edition of Bartók Béla’s String Quartet No. 3 performance parts is an essential acquisition for both performers and scholars in the field of modern chamber music.

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