Author : Maurice Hinson
Release : 2011-05
Genre : Music
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 665/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Bartók -- Romanian Folk Dances, Sz. 56 for the Piano: Book & CD [With CD (Audio)] by : Maurice Hinson
Download or read book Bartók -- Romanian Folk Dances, Sz. 56 for the Piano: Book & CD [With CD (Audio)] written by Maurice Hinson. This book was released on 2011-05. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This set of six pieces is based on folk song melodies and dance forms from Transylvania which was annexed to Romania in 1920. The contrasting melodies were originally for violin or shepherd's flute, but the unusual harmonies are original with Bartók. The performance time for the complete set of dances is approximately 4 minutes, 15 seconds. Included is an outstanding CD recording from the Naxos label.