Divertimento BB 118
Urtext
[str orch] duration: 23' str min.: 6.6.4.4.2
Description
In the summer of 1939, Béla Bartók traveled to Switzerland to compose the “Divertimento for String Orchestra” within the two weeks in which he enjoyed the hospitality of his patron Paul Sacher. Inspired by the convivial atmosphere there, he felt like an “old-world musician.” The Divertimento is Bartók’s highly original contribution to this traditionally entertaining genre of music. The title and three-part structure with two dance-like, vital outer movements allude to Mozart’s time, whereas the cheerful alternation between solo group and tutti in the final movement tie up with the Baroque concerto grosso principle. Only the burnished glow of the middle movement suggests that Bartók found little of comfort in the world of his time just a few days before the outbreak of World War II.
The “Breitkopf Urtext” edition is based on Bartók’ autograph and the first edition of the score, which he meticulously revised. Subsequent emendations noted by Bartók in his personal copy were taken into account.
PB 5563
score
EAN: 9790004213735
40 pages / 25 x 32 cm / 199 g / stapled
PB 5563D
score
EAN: 9790004821916
42 pages / 25 x 32 cm / digital edition
PB 5579
study score
EAN: 9790004213896
44 pages / 16.5 x 22.5 cm / 101 g / stapled
OB 5563-15
violin 1
EAN: 9790004342336
16 pages / 25 x 32 cm / 87 g / stapled
OB 5563-16
violin 2
EAN: 9790004342343
16 pages / 25 x 32 cm / 88 g / stapled
OB 5563-19
viola
EAN: 9790004342350
12 pages / 25 x 32 cm / 71 g / stapled
OB 5563-23
violoncello
EAN: 9790004342367
16 pages / 25 x 32 cm / 83 g / stapled
OB 5563-27
double bass
EAN: 9790004342374
12 pages / 25 x 32 cm / 67 g / stapled
Description
Description
In the summer of 1939, Béla Bartók traveled to Switzerland to compose the “Divertimento for String Orchestra” within the two weeks in which he enjoyed the hospitality of his patron Paul Sacher. Inspired by the convivial atmosphere there, he felt like an “old-world musician.” The Divertimento is Bartók’s highly original contribution to this traditionally entertaining genre of music. The title and three-part structure with two dance-like, vital outer movements allude to Mozart’s time, whereas the cheerful alternation between solo group and tutti in the final movement tie up with the Baroque concerto grosso principle. Only the burnished glow of the middle movement suggests that Bartók found little of comfort in the world of his time just a few days before the outbreak of World War II.
The “Breitkopf Urtext” edition is based on Bartók’ autograph and the first edition of the score, which he meticulously revised. Subsequent emendations noted by Bartók in his personal copy were taken into account.
Table of contents
| 1. | Allegro non troppo |
| 2. | Molto adagio |
| 3. | Allegro assai |