Universal Edition Bartok B. - 44 Duos Vol. 2 - 2 Violons
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Essential Information About This Sheet Music
Essential Information About This Sheet Music
- A collection of short pieces with very contrasting characters (songs, dances, marches, lullaby, scherzo), ideal for varying the repertoire.
- A strong folkloric color thanks to clearly identified inspirations (Hungarian, Slovak, Wallachian, Ruthenian, Romanian, Serbian), perfect for working on style.
- A natural progression through vignettes : each number develops a concise musical idea (rhythm, articulation, phrasing, accentuation) without any lengthiness.
- A rich and lively content suitable both for study and for the pleasure of playing, with evocative titles and a great diversity of atmospheres.
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Summary of This Sheet Music
This sheet music gathers a suite of brief pieces with very varied atmospheres, ranging from dance to song, including lullaby and march. It notably includes "Necklied," "Reigen," "Menuetto," "Sommer-Sonnwendlied," several "Slowakisches Lied" and "Ungarisches Lied," as well as "Wallachisches Lied," "Ruthenisches Lied," "Wiegenlied," "Hochzeitslied," "Soldatenlied," and "Burleske." The collection highlights influences from Central and Eastern Europe (up to "Arabischer Gesang"), with distinctive numbers such as "Polster-Tanz," "Mückentanz," "Hinke-Tanz," "Rumänischer Dreh," "Serbischer Flecht-Tanz," and "Wallachischer Tanz." Some titles suggest compositional and musical dialogue work ("Wechselgesang," "Vorspiel und Kanon"), while others focus on specific instrumental gestures ("Pizzicato," "Dudelsack" and its variant). The result: an expressive repertoire, perfect for developing a sense of rhythm, precision of attacks, dance momentum, and the ability to quickly change character, while exploring authentic popular colors.
Technical specifications
| Musical Genre | Traditional, World | Publication | Sheet music |
| Genre | Collection of pieces inspired by folk music (traditional songs and dances) | ||
Questions frequently asked
For which instruments are the 44 Duos Vol. 2 written?
The collection is written for 2 violins, as indicated by its title.
What musical styles are included in this volume?
The score gathers traditional songs and dances inspired by Central and Eastern Europe. Titles like "Slowakisches Lied," "Ungarisches Lied," "Wallachischer Tanz," and "Arabischer Gesang" illustrate this diversity.
Does volume 2 include dance pieces for two violins?
Several items are directly linked to dance, including "Polster-Tanz," "Mückentanz," "Hinke-Tanz," "Rumänischer Dreh," and "Serbischer Flecht-Tanz."
What playing aspects are covered in this Bartók collection?
The writing notably involves precision of attacks, rhythm, and changes of character. "Pizzicato" focuses on a precise instrumental gesture. "Wechselgesang" as well as "Vorspiel und Kanon" develop the musical dialogue between the two parts.
Are there calm pieces in the 44 Duos Vol. 2?
The selection includes more restful characters with "Wiegenlied" and several "Slowakisches Lied," within a set that also contains "Soldatenlied" and "Burleske."



