5 Songs, Op.16 (Bartók, Béla)

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Pnorcks (2024/1/14)

Editor First edition
Translator Rudolf Stephan Hoffmann (1878–1931), German text
Publisher. Info. Vienna: Universal Edition, 1923. Plate U.E. 6934.
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Misc. Notes The author of the German translation is identified as "R. St. Hoffmann" in a later reissue by Boosey & Hawkes. The uploader compared the FE and reissue editions and concluded that the German translations are identical.
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General Information

Work Title 5 Songs
Alternative. Title Öt dal ; Fünf Lieder
Composer Bartók, Béla
Opus/Catalogue NumberOp./Cat. No. Op.16 ; Sz.63
I-Catalogue NumberI-Cat. No. IBB 74
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 5 songs:
  1. Három őszi könnycsepp
  2. Az őszi lárma
  3. Az ágyam hívogat
  4. Egyedül a tengerrel
  5. Nem mehetek hozzád
Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. 1916
First Publication. 1923
Librettist Endre Ady (1877–1919)
Language Hungarian
Dedication Béla Reinitz (1878–1943)
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Early 20th century
Piece Style Early 20th century
Instrumentation voice, piano
Extra Information Later reissued by Boosey & Hawkes (Plate B. & H. 17598), in which the original Hungarian text was replaced with an English translation by Nancy Bush (1906–1991). Composed around the same time as 5 Songs, Op.15, though the latter work was first published (in full) in 1961.