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Béla Bartók (1881–1945) Divertimento BB 118

Urtext edited by Ulrich Mahlert [Due to copyright reasons not available in France, Spain and the USA!] Duration: 23'

str min. 6.6.4.4.2.

The “Breitkopf Urtext” edition is based on Bartók’s autograph and the first edition of the score, which he meticulously revised.

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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.

1. Allegro non troppo
2. Molto adagio
3. Allegro assai

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