Mixed Percussion B-Flat Tuba,B-Flat trombone,Baritone Horn TC/Euphonium,Bass Trombone,E-Flat Cornet,E-Flat Tenor Horn,E-Flat Tuba TC,Flugelhorn,Percussion 1,Percussion 2,Tenor Trombone - Level 4 - Digital Download
SKU: A0.752355
Composed by Bela Bartok. Arranged by Rob Bushnell. 20th Century,Contemporary,Folk,Multicultural,Romantic Period,World. Brass Band. 71 pages. RBMusic #4580667. Published by RBMusic (A0.752355).
Béla Viktor János Bartók is considered to be one of Hungary’s greatest composers (along with Franz Liszt), and is regarded as one of the most important writers of the 20th century. His music tends to reflect two trends that helped to change the sound of music in the 20th century: the breakdown of diatonic harmony; and a renewed interest in using nationalism as a source for musical inspiration. For this latter trend, Bartók turned to Hungarian folk music and become a key figure in influencing the modern use of indigenous music and techniques.
In 1904, whilst at a resort in Hungary, Bartók overheard his nanny, Lidi Dósa, singing Transylvanian folk songs, which sparked a lifelong devotion to folk music. Further influenced by Strauss, Bartók started to write music based on folk songs, including his Romanian Folk Dances (Op. 8a, Sz. 43, BB 56) for piano in 1910, made up of two folk songs. The first of these dances was later orchestrated by the composer for orchestra and named Romanian Dance (Sz. 47, BB 61) and it is this piece that is available here.
This arrangement is for the UK-style brass band. A recording of the original orchestral piece can be found on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PuQSdNjFdrY.
Other searchable terms: Bela Bartok, Román Tánc, Roman Tanc, Magyar peasant melodies
