Composer

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Béla Bartók

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Keyboard

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Keyboard

Compose Date

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1908 - 1910

Average_duration

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64:03

Movement_count

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85

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Béla Bartók's "For Children (85) without octaves in 4 volumes for piano, Sz. 42" is a collection of 85 short piano pieces that were composed between 1908 and 1911. The pieces were written for children to play and were intended to be used as teaching material. The collection is divided into four volumes, each containing a different number of pieces. The first volume of "For Children" was composed in 1908 and premiered in Budapest in 1909. It contains 25 pieces and is characterized by its simple melodies and rhythms. The pieces are written in a variety of keys and time signatures, and many of them feature folk-like melodies and harmonies. The second volume of "For Children" was composed in 1909 and premiered in Budapest in 1910. It contains 19 pieces and is characterized by its use of more complex rhythms and harmonies. The pieces in this volume are also longer than those in the first volume and feature more varied textures. The third volume of "For Children" was composed in 1910 and premiered in Budapest in 1911. It contains 27 pieces and is characterized by its use of more dissonant harmonies and irregular rhythms. The pieces in this volume are also more technically demanding than those in the previous volumes. The fourth volume of "For Children" was composed in 1911 and premiered in Budapest in 1912. It contains 14 pieces and is characterized by its use of more advanced harmonies and rhythms. The pieces in this volume are also longer and more complex than those in the previous volumes. Overall, "For Children" is a charming and accessible collection of piano pieces that showcases Bartók's interest in folk music and his skill as a composer. The pieces are well-suited for young pianists and are still widely used as teaching material today.

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