The pairing of Bartók and Erich Wolfgang Korngold may seem an odd one; after all, according to received taste, Bartók was a major figure of modern music, while Korngold was a minor master recognized mostly for Hollywood film scores. However, these two youthful works, each in a Romantic vein but each anticipating later developments, go together wonderfully (and anyway, it's becoming clear that that the "conservatives" and "progressives" of the 20th century actually had much in common). The Bartók Piano Quintet in C major, Sz ...
Read More
The pairing of Bartók and Erich Wolfgang Korngold may seem an odd one; after all, according to received taste, Bartók was a major figure of modern music, while Korngold was a minor master recognized mostly for Hollywood film scores. However, these two youthful works, each in a Romantic vein but each anticipating later developments, go together wonderfully (and anyway, it's becoming clear that that the "conservatives" and "progressives" of the 20th century actually had much in common). The Bartók Piano Quintet in C major, Sz 23, was lost until 1963 and is rarely heard. It reflected various trends of the late Romantic era, with a nifty superimposition of the standard four-movement structure onto the cyclical form. The Adagio slow movement is a characteristic Bartók nocturne, and in the finale, a czardas with a delightfully manipulated focus on a minor half-step, you can hear the mature composer peeking around the corner. Though these are both youthful works, written by composers in their early 20s, they...
Read Less
Add this copy of Bartók, Korngold: Piano Quintets to cart. $21.57, new condition, Sold by Importcds rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Sunrise, FL, UNITED STATES, published 2020 by Hyperion.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Béla Bartók; Erich Wolfgang Korngold. New. New in new packaging. USA Orders only! Brand New product! please allow delivery times of 3-7 business days within the USA. US orders only please.
Add this copy of Bartok & Korngold: Piano Quintets to cart. $21.89, fair condition, Sold by Service First Media rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Taylorsville, KY, UNITED STATES, published 2020 by Hyperion.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Fair. Ex-Library rental. Disc(s) are professionally cleaned and may contain only light scratches that do not effect functionality. Includes disc(s), case, and artwork. May be missing booklet. Disc(s), case, and artwork may contain library/security stickers and ink writing. ARTWORK IS UNORIGINAL AND PRINTED BY LIBRARY. Case and artwork may show some wear. Case may not be an original jewel case. All disc(s) are authentic.
Add this copy of Bartók & Korngold: Piano Quintets to cart. $27.22, new condition, Sold by newtownvideo rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from huntingdon valley, PA, UNITED STATES, published 2020 by HYPERION.
Portions of content provided by Rovi Corporation. © 2024 Rovi Corporation.