Composer

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Béla Bartók

Genre

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Choral

Style

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Choral

Compose Date

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1903

Average_duration

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6:12

Evening, BB 30 is a choral work composed by Béla Bartók in 1910. The piece was premiered in Budapest on December 4, 1910, by the Budapest Philharmonic Society Male Choir, conducted by the composer himself. The work is divided into three movements, each of which is based on a different poem. The first movement, "Evening in the Village," is a setting of a poem by Sándor Petőfi. The music is characterized by its simple, folk-like melodies and harmonies, which are typical of Bartók's early style. The second movement, "Drinking Song," is a lively and energetic setting of a poem by Endre Ady. The music is marked by its rhythmic vitality and use of syncopation. The final movement, "Elegy," is a setting of a poem by Mihály Babits. The music is somber and mournful, with a sense of longing and loss. Overall, Evening is a prime example of Bartók's early choral style, which was heavily influenced by Hungarian folk music. The work is characterized by its use of simple melodies and harmonies, rhythmic vitality, and emotional depth. It remains a popular work in the choral repertoire to this day.

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