Bela Bartok (1881-1945) Episode 4 of 5: Rediscovering the Piano
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 explores the circumstances of Bartok's second marriage, and his subsequent re-emergence as a composer and pianist of international renown.
00:02 Béla Bartók Dance suite Sz.77 for orchestra Performer: Zoltán Kocsis. Orchestra: Hungarian National Philharmonic Orchestra.
00:11 Béla Bartók (Frescobaldi) Fugue in G minor, transc. for piano Performer: Ilona Prunyi.
00:14 Béla Bartók Out of doors - suite Sz.81 for piano Performer: Rolf Hind.
00:22 Béla Bartók Concerto no. 1 Sz.83 for piano and orchestra Performer: BBC Philharmonic. Performer: Jean-Efflam Bavouzet. Conductor: Gianandrea Noseda.
00:31 Béla Bartók Cantata profana Sz.94 for tenor, baritone, double chorus and orch. Performer: Chicago Symphony Chorus. Performer: Chicago S O.. Conductor: Pierre Boulez. Singer: John Tomlinson. Singer: John Aler.
00:52 Béla Bartók Music for strings, percussion and celesta Sz.106 - Finale Conductor: Sir Georg Solti. Orchestra: Chicago S O..
First broadcast: 29 Jan 2015 (b0506jdz) http://vk.com/wall-71199334_36