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Béla Bartók

Born 25 March 1881. Died 26 September 1945.

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Biography

Béla Viktor János Bartók (March 25, 1881–September 26, 1945) was a Hungarian composer and pianist, considered one of the greatest composers of the 20th century. Through his collection and analytical study of folk music he was one of the founders of ethnomusicology.

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  1. Bartók at the BBC Proms 2009

    Bartók's Dance Suite draws in folk dances from Hungary, Romania and as far as Africa.

    Bartók at the BBC Proms 2009

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