Innovator of Hungarian Music: A Summary of Béla Bartók’s Piano Works
Béla Bartók—born in Hungary—was a prominent composer and pianist of the first half of the 20th century, who was also a leading figure in ethnomusicology.
Displaying precocious talent as a pianist from a young age, Bartók began researching folk music in his twenties, which helped him establish his unique voice as a composer.
With such a background, Bartók left many works for piano and is said to have been devoted to piano education as well.
In this article, we have compiled a selection of Bartók’s piano pieces.
Take this opportunity to enjoy these masterpieces for piano that are uniquely his.
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Innovator of Hungarian Music: A Collection of Béla Bartók’s Piano Pieces (11–20)
Dance of the SwineherdBartók Béla
Motivated by Hungarian folk dances from the album For Children, this piece is one that especially highlights a boy’s cool, striking presence when performed.
The combination of lively, rhythmic keystrokes and a bouncy melody captivates the audience every time it’s played.
Although originally released in 1908 as an educational piano work, it also possesses a stage-ready brilliance and dynamism.
Because it is based on dances actually performed in rural Hungary, rhythm and expressiveness are essential.
It’s an ideal piece for a boy who has just awakened to the charm of the piano to cultivate his musicality through performance.
In conclusion
Since Bartók received instruction from his mother, who was a piano teacher, and essentially began his career as a musician as a pianist, many of the piano pieces he left behind reflect his personal characteristics and are fascinating.
They have a different flavor from composers like Beethoven or Chopin…
If you play the piano, these are all pieces you should try tackling, so be sure to check them out!