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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25:15

Movement_count

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21

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Béla Bartók's 'For Children Vol. 2, Sz. 42/2/22-42, BB 53/22-42' is a collection of 27 short piano pieces composed between 1908 and 1911. The collection was premiered in Budapest in 1913. The pieces are based on Hungarian folk melodies and are intended for children to play. The movements in 'For Children Vol. 2' are varied in tempo, rhythm, and mood. The first piece, 'Play Song', is a lively and playful tune in 2/4 time. The second piece, 'Children's Dance', is a fast and rhythmic dance in 3/4 time. The third piece, 'Lullaby', is a slow and gentle melody in 6/8 time. The fourth piece, 'Play Song', is a lively tune in 2/4 time, similar to the first piece. Other notable movements in the collection include 'Sorrow', a slow and mournful melody in 4/4 time, and 'Round Dance', a fast and lively dance in 2/4 time. 'For Children Vol. 2' also includes several pieces that feature irregular rhythms and unusual time signatures, such as 'Ruthenian Kolomejka', which is in 5/8 time. The characteristics of 'For Children Vol. 2' reflect Bartók's interest in folk music and his desire to incorporate traditional melodies into his compositions. The pieces are simple and accessible, with clear melodies and straightforward harmonies. However, Bartók also incorporates elements of modernism into the collection, such as unusual time signatures and dissonant harmonies. Overall, 'For Children Vol. 2' is a charming and engaging collection of piano pieces that showcases Bartók's unique blend of traditional and modernist influences.

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