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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1935

Average_duration

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43:21

Movement_count

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27

Movement ....

Béla Bartók's 'Choruses in 2 & 3 Parts (27)', also known as '27 Choruses for Children's and Female Voices', is a collection of choral works composed between 1935 and 1945. The pieces were written for children's and female voices, and are characterized by Bartók's use of folk melodies and rhythms. The collection was premiered in Budapest in 1945, and consists of 27 movements, each of which is a short choral piece. The movements are divided into two parts: the first part contains 18 pieces, while the second part contains 9. The pieces are written in two or three parts, and are designed to be performed by children's or female choirs. The first part of the collection is characterized by Bartók's use of Hungarian folk melodies and rhythms. The pieces are often lively and energetic, with complex rhythms and harmonies. The second part of the collection is more subdued, with slower tempos and simpler harmonies. One of the most notable characteristics of the collection is Bartók's use of folk melodies. He often incorporates traditional Hungarian folk songs into his compositions, and uses them as a basis for his own melodies and harmonies. This gives the pieces a distinctly Hungarian flavor, and makes them a valuable contribution to the country's musical heritage. Overall, 'Choruses in 2 & 3 Parts (27)' is a significant work in Bartók's oeuvre, and a valuable contribution to the choral repertoire. Its use of folk melodies and rhythms, combined with Bartók's unique compositional style, make it a fascinating and rewarding work for both performers and listeners.

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