Béla Bartók (1881-1945)
Information about the composer Béla Bartók and his symphonies.
A Hungarian composer and pianist who is considered to be one of the greatest composers of the 20th century.
Symphonies:
Concerto for Orchestra
Named a concerto rather than a symphony because of the way in which each section of instruments performs a virtuoso solo.
The work was written in 1943.
RECOMMENDED RECORDINGS
Fischer (Philips 476 7255)
If you can bear the awful sleeve, this is the most widely acclaimed version of Bartók's most popular work.
Budapest Festival Orchestra, conducted by Iván Fischer.
Philips 476 7255