Along with the folk music of his native Hungary, Bela
Bartok (1881-1945) amalgamated influences ranging from Debussy
and Mussorgsky to Stravinsky and Schönberg. Yet he remains
utterly unique, one of the indisputable masters of the century.
Fascinatingly complex rhythms and resonant tone painting characterize
his style. Here
are his essential recordings.
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