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Rhapsody No. 2, Sz. 89

Béla Bartók · 1881–1945
Level 8 · Professional — about LRSM / LTCL · RCM LRCM
LivelyFolkDanceVirtuosicWell-known

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Type
Concert piece
Setting
Piano or orchestra
Length
About 11 min
Era
20th century
Nationality
Hungarian
Exam lists
RCM, ASTA

About this work

Composed
1928, revised 1944-45
Dedicated to
Zoltán Székely (1903-2001)
First performed
19 November 1928 in Amsterdam - violin and piano; Zoltán Székely (violin), Béla Bartók (piano) 24 January 1932 in Amsterdam - violin and orchestra; Zoltán Székely (violin), Concertgebouw Orchestra, Pierre Monteux (conductor)
  1. Lassú. Moderato
  2. Friss. Allegro moderato

Exam & syllabus listings

RCM LRCM · ASTA CAP 10

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