The Stage Works of Béla Bartók - English National Opera Guide 44
by Béla Bartók

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Synopsis

English National Opera Guides are ideal companions to the opera.

They provide stimulating introductory articles together with the complete text of each opera in English and the original.

A product of Hungary's political ferment at the start of the twentieth century, Béla Bartók's works combine determination to participate in Western art movements was coupled with an enthusiasm for the folk traditions of a disappearing world.

In this introduction to Bartók's stage works, Julian Grant describes the score for Duke Bluebeard's Castle, a symbolist version of the Bluebeard myth.

Included in this volume are also his ballet scenarios, and discussions of the choreographic potential and musical qualities of the scores.

Ferenc Bónis indicates the appeal for Bartók of the natural world, against the cataclysm of the First World War.

Together, these works give an insight into issues of sexuality, humanity and creativity.

Publication

Year Published
2011
ISBN 10
0714544450
ISBN 13
9780714544458
Binding
Paperback
Print Length
114 pages
Language
English
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The Stage Works of Béla Bartók - English National Opera Guide 44 is a play written by and published by John Calder Publications in 2011. The print edition has an ISBN-13 of 9780714544458 and an ISBN-10 of 0714544450.

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