Description
Bartók's Mikrokosmos is a landmark in the piano pedagogical repertoire, but it is much more than a typical "classical" piano primer. This collection of 153 piano pieces, arranged in ascending order of difficulty, explores not only the technical aspects of piano playing, but also the fundamentals of musical composition. The pieces engage with compositional techniques such as "Ostinato," "Free variations," and "Imitation and inversion," as well as programmatic ideas like "From the diary of a fly" and the renowned "Six dances in Bulgarian rhythm" that powerfully conclude this unique work.
This Henle Urtext Edition is based on the corresponding volume of the ongoing Bartók Complete Edition, and it includes practical commentary and tips related to Bartók's own performances. Furthermore, the six volumes of the original 1940 edition have been compiled into three convenient double volumes, providing both beginners and advanced pianists with an ideal introduction to this seminal work.
