Béla Bartók – 20 Duos for Two Clarinets (Sheet Music)

Arranged from "44 Duos for Two Violins" by Marcin Langer

Product Details

• Item Number: UE36992
• ISMN: 9790008087578 / 979-0008087578
• Publisher: Universal Edition
• Format: Paperback
• Setting: Two Clarinets
• Period: 20th Century
• Weight: 0.14 kg
• Language: Hungarian, with parallel texts in English and German
• Catalog Number: UE36992
• Made in: Hungary

Overview

English

Béla Bartók – 20 Duos for Two Clarinets is a unique adaptation drawn from Bartók’s famous "44 Duos for Two Violins." Expertly arranged by Marcin Langer, this edition transforms selected duos into a clarinet repertoire that preserves the folk-inspired melodies and modernist spirit characteristic of Bartók’s work. Tailored for clarinetists, these duos are ideal for both concert performances and pedagogical purposes. They offer students and professionals alike a challenging yet idiomatic collection that reflects Bartók’s innovative approach to integrating Eastern European folk elements with 20th-century harmonic and rhythmic devices.

Hungarian

A Bartók Béla – 20 duó két klarinétára Bartók híres „44 duó két hegedűre” válogatásából készült átirat, melyet Langer Marcin állított össze. Ez az átirat a szerző népi dallamvilágát és modernista szellemét őrzi meg, és kifejezetten a klarinétára adapálva kínál kihívást és szépséget a koncertelőadások, illetve oktatási célok számára. A duók ideálisak zeneiskolások, valamint profi klarinétosok számára, akik így Bartók innovatív zenei gondolatainak egyedülálló világába nyerhetnek betekintést.

Product Features

• Faithful and Innovative Adaptation:
  Selected from Bartók’s original 44 Duos for Two Violins, these 20 duos have been meticulously transcribed for two clarinets, preserving the distinct folk-inflected themes and modernist style.

• Pedagogical and Performance Value:
  Perfect for teaching settings as well as for performance, the duos serve as excellent exercises in ensemble playing while offering rich interpretative possibilities.

• Cultural and Historical Significance:
  Along with their technical merits, the pieces reflect Bartók's lifelong dedication to collecting and reinterpreting Eastern European folk music, providing an authentic insight into his creative process.

• Compact and Practical:
  The paperback edition, printed in the classic Bach format, is lightweight (0.14 kg) and portable, making it convenient for rehearsal, classroom use, and live performance.

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Interesting Facts

• Transcription Excellence:
  In this edition, Marcin Langer has adapted selected duos from Bartók’s "44 Duos for Two Violins" for clarinets while maintaining the original’s rhythmic vitality and melodic charm. The adaptation is a testament to both Bartók's innovative spirit and Langer’s keen editorial sense.

• Fusion of Folk and Modernism:
  The duos illustrate how Bartók transformed traditional folk elements from Eastern Europe into a modern musical idiom. These arrangements echo the distinctive verbunkos and csárdás influences that underpin much of his work.

• Educational Legacy:
  As part of Universal Edition’s commitment to music education, this transcription is intended to introduce music students to Bartók’s creative genius and the rich, evolving tradition of folk-inspired classical music.

Publishers

Published by Universal Edition, this edition of Béla Bartók – 20 Duos for Two Clarinets is a valued resource for clarinet players and music educators alike. It offers a fresh perspective on Bartók’s legacy and a practical, artful addition to the chamber music repertoire, ensuring that his folk-inspired innovations continue to inspire future generations.

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