Between fragments and completion (Paperback)

Paperback. This work examines Bela Bartok's unfinished Concerto for Viola and Orchestra (1945), commissioned by William Primrose. The starting point is the complex source situation with thirteen sketch sheets documenting both Bartok's handwriting and the necessity of editorial interventions. The focus is on the historical context of the work, the critical analysis of the sources and a musical analysis of the form, thematic, harmonic and orchestration. The work reveals Bartok's characteristic language, but also points out breaks and uncertainties. Due to its importance in the viola repertoire, the concerto has particular relevance for performance practice. It appears as a hybrid work that constantly unfolds anew in the field of tension between fragment and completion, authenticity and intervention. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.