Contrasts, Sz.111 (Bartók, Béla)

Title Contrasts for Violin, Clarinet and Piano
Alternative title Rhapsody
Creators Béla Bartók, composer
Opus Sz.111
Instrumentation clarinet, violin and piano
Number of movements 3
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Composed 1938
First published 1942
Dedication Benny Goodman and Joseph Szigeti
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Average duration (sec) 1020
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Composition types Rhapsodies
Period Early 20th century
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Metronome Key Measures
Verbunkos (Recruiting Dance) — — —
Pihenö (Relaxation) — — —
Sebes (Fast Dance) — — —

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Scores

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View Complete — Boosey & Hawkes 1942 Complete Score

Recordings/Performances

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View Herbert Tichman, clarinet
Daniel Guilet, violin
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