Comparing Editions of Bartok's Viola Concerto 🎻

Explore Bartók’s Viola Concerto, an unfinished masterpiece reflecting late compositional shifts and debates on authenticity. This lecture examines its historical context, including influence from its commissioner, and analyzes differing versions by Serly, Bartók Jr., Erdélyi, and Tomter. Delve into key issues like orchestration and proportional challenges, and trace evolving scholarly perspectives from criticism to collaborative understanding. Finally, discover its broader implications for...