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Béla Bartók

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1926 - 1939

Average_duration

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0:38

In Lydian Mode, Sz. 107/2/37 is a composition for solo piano by Hungarian composer Béla Bartók. It was composed in 1910 and premiered in Budapest in 1911. The piece is part of Bartók's Mikrokosmos, a collection of 153 progressive piano pieces that were written between 1926 and 1939. In Lydian Mode is the second piece in Book 2 of Mikrokosmos and is characterized by its use of the Lydian mode, a musical mode that is similar to the major scale but with a raised fourth degree. The piece is in 3/4 time and has a moderate tempo. It is marked "Allegretto grazioso" and has a playful and light-hearted character. The piece is divided into three sections, each with its own distinct character. The first section is marked "poco rubato" and features a melody that is played in the right hand while the left hand plays a simple accompaniment. The second section is marked "poco più mosso" and is more energetic than the first section. It features a new melody that is played in the left hand while the right hand plays a more complex accompaniment. The third section is marked "a tempo" and returns to the melody of the first section, but with a slightly different accompaniment. Overall, In Lydian Mode is a charming and accessible piece that showcases Bartók's use of folk-inspired melodies and harmonies. It is a testament to Bartók's ability to create music that is both sophisticated and approachable, and it remains a popular piece in the piano repertoire to this day.

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