Béla Bartók Works for Violin and Piano

Featuring

Matteo Cossu
Bruno Canino
Béla Bartók

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Compositional Technique

Both of Bartók's Rhapsodies are structured in two parts: a moderate 'Lassú' and a lively 'Friss'.

Composer's Artistic Vision

Bartók, more than any other contemporary musician, incorporated his country, culture, and language into his music.

Composer Biography

Bartók was a leading figure in ethnomusicology, an activity he likely loved the most among his many pursuits.

Performer Biography

Bruno Canino, the pianist, has a long career collaborating with renowned instrumentalists and conductors, and has directed the Music Section of Venice's Biennale.

Composition History

Bartók's two Rhapsodies for violin and piano are dedicated to violinists Joseph Szigeti and Zoltán Székely, respectively.

Composer Biography

Béla Bartók, one of the greatest composers of the 20th century, was also a piano virtuoso.

Performer Biography

Matteo Cossu, the violinist on this album, has performed as a soloist with orchestras such as the Orquesta Sinfónica del Estado de México and the Vratza State Philharmonic.