Béla Bartók.

This document is a review of two volumes of Béla Bartók's string quartets, edited by László Somfai with Zsombor Németh. The review praises the editors for their comprehensive and authoritative source on Bartók's quartets, which provide valuable insights into the composition and realization of the wo...

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Publicado en:Notes Vol. 81; no. 1; pp. 202 - 208
Autor principal: JONES, EVAN
Formato: Artículo
Publicado: Music Library Association Inc. Sep2024
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Sumario:This document is a review of two volumes of Béla Bartók's string quartets, edited by László Somfai with Zsombor Németh. The review praises the editors for their comprehensive and authoritative source on Bartók's quartets, which provide valuable insights into the composition and realization of the works. The volumes include scores with informative footnotes and a critical commentary section. The review highlights the importance of the string quartets in Bartók's oeuvre and the input of performers in the editorial process. Overall, the volumes are praised for their thoroughness and usability for performers and scholars.