Modern Divertimento

SKU: BR.PB-5579-07

ISBN 9790004213896. 6.5 x 9 inches.

In the summer of 1939, Bela Bartok traveled to Switzerland to compose the Divertimento for String Orchestra within the two weeks in which he enjoyed the hospitality of his patron Paul Sacher. Inspired by the convivial atmosphere there, he felt like an old-world musician. The Divertimento is Bartok's highly original contribution to this traditionally entertaining genre of music. The title and three-part structure with two dance-like, vital outer movements allude to Mozart's time, whereas the cheerful alternation between solo group and tutti in the final movement tie up with the Baroque concerto grosso principle. Only the burnished glow of the middle movement suggests that Bartok found little of comfort in the world of his time just a few days before the outbreak of World War II.The Breitkopf Urtext edition is based on Bartok' autograph and the first edition of the score, which he meticulously revised. Subsequent emendations noted by Bartok in his personal copy were taken into account.

The Breitkopf Urtext edition is based on Bartok's autograph and the first edition of the score, which he meticulously revised..

SKU: BR.KM-2309

ISBN 9790004503454. 9 x 12 inches.

Adolf Busch performed around the world both as a solo violinist and with his Busch Quartet, founded in 1912. In 1944 Busch emigrated to the U.S. where he met, at the occasion of a performance of Mozart's Clarinet Quintet, the Russian-born musician Simeon Bellison. Stimulated by his playing, Busch wrote the rousing Divertimento Op. 62b shortly thereafter. The humorous, entertaining character of the work in six movements relies on historical genre models. The fusing of the three distinctive sound colors is achieved in a special manner by Busch.

SKU: HH.HH189-FSP

ISBN 9790708059660.

In these amplifications of three of Haydn's best known string quartets, Op. 71, Wranitzky expanded the ensemble to nine players by adding flute, oboe, two horns and double bass, making it one of the larger divertimento scorings for the period. First published in 1800, but overlooked by performers ever since, they are now issued here as a 3 volume set in full score with set of parts. The first of the group received its modern premiere on 1 March 2008 in New York's Carnegie Hall.

SKU: IS.BP4347EM

ISBN 9790365043477.

Robert Ruthenfranz's Divertimento for Bassoon and Piano was first published by Metropolis Music Publishers in 1960. It is a suite of six contrasting movements composed in a modern style.

SKU: HL.49006075

ISBN 9790001065955. 8.25x11.75x0.05 inches.

SKU: HL.49006074

ISBN 9790001065948.

SKU: ND.OGWK49-FSC

SKU: HL.49006077

ISBN 9790001065979.

SKU: HL.49006072

ISBN 9790001065924. 9.25x12.0x0.134 inches.

SKU: HL.49032056

ISBN 9790001066037.