Description
Folk Music in Bartók's Compositions - A Source Catalog by Vera Lampert
BOOK + CD | Arab, Hungarian, Romanian, Ruthenian, Serbian, and Slovak Melodies
English Edition of Népzene Bartók műveiben: A feldolgozott dallamok forrásjegyzéke
Product Information
- Title: Folk Music in Bartók's Compositions - A Source Catalog
- Author: Vera Lampert
- Format: Hardcover + CD
- Publication Year: 2008
- ISBN-13: 9789632271644
- ISBN-10: 9632271645
- Pages: 242
- Publisher: Helikon Kiadó
- Language: English
- Category: Musicology, Ethnomusicology, Folk Music, Bartók Studies
Overview
"Folk Music in Bartók's Compositions – A Source Catalog" is an essential reference for scholars, musicians, and enthusiasts of Béla Bartók's work. This book systematically catalogs the folk melodies that Bartók incorporated into his compositions, tracing their origins from Arab, Hungarian, Romanian, Ruthenian, Serbian, and Slovak traditions.
Originally published in Hungarian as Népzene Bartók műveiben: A feldolgozott dallamok forrásjegyzéke, this English edition presents an in-depth study of the sources that influenced Bartók’s ethnomusicological research and creative output. The book is complemented by an accompanying CD, offering an auditory experience of these traditional melodies.
Product Features
- Comprehensive Catalog: Detailed documentation of folk melodies that inspired Bartók’s compositions.
- Multicultural Influence: Covers melodies from Arab, Hungarian, Romanian, Ruthenian, Serbian, and Slovak traditions.
- High-Quality Hardcover Edition: Durable format, ideal for researchers and collectors.
- Includes CD: Provides authentic folk recordings for direct reference and study.
- Historical and Musicological Insights: Essential resource for understanding Bartók's approach to integrating folk music into classical composition.
Interesting Facts
Bartók’s Ethnomusicological Legacy
Béla Bartók (1881–1945) was not only a renowned composer but also a pioneering ethnomusicologist. His extensive field research led to the collection and transcription of thousands of folk melodies from Central and Eastern Europe and beyond.
Bridging Folk and Classical Traditions
Bartók’s genius lay in his ability to transform raw folk material into complex and innovative classical compositions, bridging oral tradition with formal musicology.
Rare Archival Material
This catalog provides access to invaluable source material that shaped Bartók’s compositions, making it a critical tool for both academic study and practical performance analysis.
Publishers
Published by Helikon Kiadó in collaboration with Hungarian Heritage House, this edition was released in 2008 as part of a commitment to preserving and promoting Hungarian and international folk music heritage.
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