Universal Edition Bartok Bela - String Quartet N°2 - Parties
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Summary of This Score
This edition gathers all the parts of Béla Bartók's "String Quartet No. 2", op. 17, intended for a string quartet (two violins, viola, and cello). Composed between 1915 and 1917, this score belongs to a pivotal period in Bartók's language: dense writing, finely crafted textures, and a keen sense of dialogue between the instruments. Each part is conceived as a true solo role serving the collective balance, making it an excellent resource for working on rhythmic precision, intonation, and color.
Beyond its purely instrumental interest, this work offers an immersion into the modernist aesthetic of the early 20th century, with tense expressivity and a highly structured musical architecture. Whether preparing for a concert, deepening the chamber music repertoire, or enriching a sheet music library, this edition in separate parts allows for efficient rehearsal setup and reading comfort suited to the demands of the string quartet.
Technical specifications
| Musical Genre | Classical | Publication | Sheet music |
| Composer | Béla Bartók | Instrumentation | String Quartet |
| Edition | UE | ||
Questions frequently asked
For which ensemble is Bartók's String Quartet No. 2 written?
The indicated instrumentation is a string quartet: two violins, a viola, and a cello.
Does this edition include the individual parts for the quartet?
The Universal Edition publication includes all the parts of String Quartet No. 2, op. 17. The format with separate parts is suited for the rehearsal work of each player.
What is the reference of the Bartók work offered?
The score corresponds to Béla Bartók's String Quartet No. 2, referenced as op. 17. The composition dates from 1915 to 1917.
What level of musical work does this Bartók quartet require?
The writing features intricate textures and sustained dialogue between the four instruments. Preparation notably involves rhythmic precision and intonation. Each part assumes a soloistic role within the ensemble balance.
Which edition is offered for Bartók Bela - String Quartet N°2 - Parts?
The edition announced is UE, for Universal Edition, in the classical genre.
