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Béla Bartók

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Compose Date

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1926 - 1939

Average_duration

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1:41

"From the Diary of a Fly" is a composition for solo piano by Hungarian composer Béla Bartók. It was composed in 1918 and premiered in Budapest in the same year. The piece is part of a larger collection of piano pieces called "For Children," which Bartók composed between 1908 and 1911. "From the Diary of a Fly" is a short, playful piece that consists of three movements. The first movement, marked "Allegretto," is a lively and rhythmic dance that captures the buzzing energy of a fly. The second movement, marked "Andante," is a slower and more contemplative piece that evokes the peaceful moments of a fly's life. The final movement, marked "Allegro," returns to the energetic and playful mood of the first movement, bringing the piece to a lively and satisfying conclusion. The piece is characterized by Bartók's use of folk-inspired melodies and rhythms, which he collected during his travels throughout Hungary and other parts of Eastern Europe. The rhythms in "From the Diary of a Fly" are particularly complex, with irregular accents and syncopations that give the piece a lively and unpredictable feel. Overall, "From the Diary of a Fly" is a charming and whimsical piece that showcases Bartók's unique style and his ability to capture the essence of everyday life in his music.

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