Bela Bartok (1881-1945) Episode 2 of 5: First Loves
Donald Macleod explores the life and career of composer Bela Bartok (1881-1945), one of the most influential composers of the 20th Century. Today's programme focuses on the years leading up to the 1st World War, including Bartok's discovery of folksong and his friendship with fellow composer, Zoltan Kodaly. We also learn about an early jilted romance and Bartok's first marriage. Featuring an excerpt from one of his most infamous works, Duke Bluebeard's Castle.
00:01 (Trad) Mikor gulaslegeny voltam Singer: singer unknown.
00:02 Béla Bartók 14 Bagatelles Sz.38, Op.6 for piano - no.4; Grave Performer: Kornel Zempleni.
00:06 Béla Bartók 2 Portraits - one ideal, one grotesque Sz.37, Op.5 for orchestra - no.2; Performer: London Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Claudio Abbado.
00:11 Béla Bartók 14 Bagatelles Sz.38, Op.6 for piano - Nos 3, 13, 14 Performer: Robert Hagopian.
00:19 Béla Bartók Quartet no. 1 Sz.40 for strings Ensemble: Tokyo String Quartet.
00:50 Béla Bartók Duke Bluebeard's castle - opera in 1 act Sz.48 extract 7th door Conductor: Valery Gergiev. Singer: Willard White. Orchestra: London S O.. Singer: Elena Zhidkova.
First broadcast: 27 Jan 2015 (b0506jdv) http://vk.com/wall-71199334_36