Description

This detailed and accessible guide to Bartók and his music features the latest research from a new wave of Bartók scholars. The first section explores the cultural, social, and political landscape of early twentieth-century Hungary, alongside Bartók's investigations into folk music. The second section examines his diverse body of work across various genres, linking stylistic developments to broader aesthetic themes, his folk music research, and his roles as a pianist, music editor, and educator. The concluding section addresses the reception of Bartók's music, highlighting the range of responses it has elicited in both Europe and the United States.