Composer

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Béla Bartók

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Compose Date

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1907 - 1917

Average_duration

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9:02

Movement_count

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8

Movement ....

Béla Bartók's 'Hungarian Folksongs (8) Nyolc magyar népdal, Sz. 64' is a collection of eight songs that were composed between 1907 and 1917. The songs were premiered in Budapest in 1917, and they are considered to be some of Bartók's most important works. The eight songs in the collection are: 1. "Ej, lássanak meg" (Oh, Let Them See) 2. "Azt mondják, nem adok szívemet" (They Say I Won't Give My Heart) 3. "Négy tót dal" (Four Slovak Songs) 4. "Négy magyar népdal" (Four Hungarian Folksongs) 5. "Négy dal" (Four Songs) 6. "Négy népdal" (Four Folksongs) 7. "Négy falusi nóta" (Four Village Songs) 8. "Négy magyar népdal" (Four Hungarian Folksongs) The first movement, "Ej, lássanak meg," is a lively and energetic song that features a fast tempo and a strong rhythm. The second movement, "Azt mondják, nem adok szívemet," is a slower and more melancholic song that features a haunting melody and a sense of longing. The third movement, "Négy tót dal," is a collection of four Slovak songs that feature a variety of different rhythms and melodies. The fourth movement, "Négy magyar népdal," is a collection of four Hungarian folksongs that feature a strong sense of national identity and pride. The fifth movement, "Négy dal," is a collection of four songs that feature a variety of different moods and emotions. The sixth movement, "Négy népdal," is a collection of four folksongs that feature a strong sense of tradition and history. The seventh movement, "Négy falusi nóta," is a collection of four village songs that feature a variety of different rhythms and melodies. The eighth and final movement, "Négy magyar népdal," is another collection of four Hungarian folksongs that feature a strong sense of national identity and pride. Overall, Bartók's 'Hungarian Folksongs (8) Nyolc magyar népdal, Sz. 64' is a powerful and evocative collection of songs that showcase the composer's deep love and appreciation for Hungarian folk music. The songs are characterized by their strong rhythms, haunting melodies, and sense of national identity, and they continue to be celebrated and performed by musicians around the world.

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