An Examination of Four Late Orchestral Works of Bela Bartok

Author

Kenneth G. Folsom, Fort Hays Kansas State College

Department

Music

Degree Name

Master of Science (MS)

Abstract

This thesis endeavors to examine the late orchestral style of Bela Bartok, as exemplified in the following works: Music for String Instruments, Percussion and Celesta (1936); Concerto for Violin and Orchestra (1938); Concerto for Orchestra (1943); Third Piano Concerto (1945). The period of his life in which they were written insures maturity of expression. These works are among his most frequently performed compositions and are likely to continue to be so. Furthermore, they present an opportunity to examine his treatment of the full range of commonly used western instruments.

Keywords

Bela Bartok (1881-1945), Composers, Sheet music, Orchestra, Stringed instruments, Hungary, Analysis

Advisor

Dr. Lewis M. Miller

Date of Award

Summer 1969

Document Type

Thesis - campus only access

DOI

10.58809/VBMZ3722

Recommended Citation

Folsom, Kenneth G., "An Examination of Four Late Orchestral Works of Bela Bartok" (1969). Master's Theses. 1198.
DOI: 10.58809/VBMZ3722
Available at: https://scholars.fhsu.edu/theses/1198

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