Bartók: Dance Suite/Deux Images/Hungarian Sketches/Divertimento
Editorial Reviews
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This is the "lighter side" of Bartok--and yes, he did have one! The Dance Suite is a delicious collection of authentic Hungarian dances arranged in a single movement. Each dance is introduced by a refrain, or ritornello (as it's called in the music biz), and they all come back for a brief bow in the extended finale. The Divertimento was composed in Switzerland in the space of just a few days, and though not without its more serious moments, it's a generally witty, melodic piece for string orchestra. The other two works are just what the titles suggest: musical illustrations that will engage your imagination and set your toes tapping. Excellent performances, good sound, great music. --David Hurwitz
Bartók: Dance Suite/Deux Images/Hungarian Sketches/Divertimento, Music, Bela Bartok, Pierre Boulez, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, 20th/21st Century Occasional Music, 20th/21st Century Orchestral Music, Classical, Classical Composers, Classical Music, Orchestral, Orchestral Music, Suite for Orchestra
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