Bartok, Roumanian Folk Dances For Cello (Boosey And Hawkes)
$42.85
Bartók’s Roumanian Folk Dances is a colourful suite of six traditional folk-inspired dances arranged for cello and piano. Published by Boosey & Hawkes, the collection combines lyrical moments with energetic rhythms, offering engaging repertoire for study and performance.
Key Features:
• Six dances for cello and piano
• Composed by Béla Bartók
• Published by Boosey & Hawkes
• Based on Romanian folk melodies
• Varied lyrical and rhythmic character
• Ideal for lessons and recitals
Bartok, Roumanian Folk Dances for Cello (Boosey and Hawks)
Bring Bartók’s vibrant folk style to the cello with Roumanian Folk Dances, a suite of six short dances based on traditional melodies collected in Transylvania. This edition for cello and piano, published by Boosey & Hawkes, captures a wide range of moods—from strongly accented dance rhythms and rustic energy to more lyrical, atmospheric passages. Compact and highly characterful, the collection is rewarding repertoire for cellists looking to develop rhythmic vitality, articulation, tonal variety, and an authentic sense of folk-inspired musical character.
Contents:
- Joc cu bâtă – Stick Dance
- Brâul – Sash Dance
- Pe loc – In One Spot
- Buciumeana – Dance from Bucsum
- Poarga Românească – Romanian Polka
- Mărunțel – Fast Dance
Key Features:
- Composed by Béla Bartók
- Published by Boosey & Hawkes
- For cello and piano
- Suite of six contrasting dances
- Based on traditional Romanian folk melodies
- Compact and colourful concert repertoire
- Suitable for study and recital performance
Musical Benefits:
- Develops rhythmic precision and vitality
- Refines articulation and bow control
- Encourages varied tone colours and musical character
- Builds stylistic awareness of Bartók’s folk-inspired writing
