Work Title
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Contrasts for Violin, Clarinet and Piano
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Alternative. Title
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Rhapsody
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Name Translations
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コントラスツ; Contrastes; Contrasts; Kontrasztok (Bartók); Kontraste
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Name Aliases
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Kontraste für Violine, Klarinette und Klavier Sz 111; Sz. 111; BB 116
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Authorities
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WorldCat; Wikipedia; VIAF: 175389923; LCCN: n81149805; BNF: 13920199q
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Composer
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Bartók, Béla
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Opus/Catalogue NumberOp./Cat. No.
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Sz.111
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I-Catalogue NumberI-Cat. No.
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IBB 6
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Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's
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3 movements:
- Verbunkos (Recruiting Dance)
- Pihenö (Relaxation)
- Sebes (Fast Dance)
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Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp.
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1938
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First Performance.
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1939-01-09 in New York, Carnegie Hall (original version, 2 movements)
- Joseph Szigeti (violin), Benny Goodman (clarinet), Endre Petri (piano)
1940-04-20 in New York, Carnegie Hall (final version, 3 movements)
- Joseph Szigeti (violin), Benny Goodman (clarinet), Béla Bartók (piano)
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First Publication.
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1942
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Dedication
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Benny Goodman and Joseph Szigeti
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Average DurationAvg. Duration
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17-20 minutes
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Composer Time PeriodComp. Period
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Early 20th century
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Piece Style
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Early 20th century
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Instrumentation
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clarinet, violin, piano
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External Links
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Wikipedia article Contrasts - Scores at Sheet Music Plus
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Extra Information
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No.3, violin to be tuned scordatura G♯-D-A-E♭
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