Viola Concerto, Sz. 120
by Béla Bartók
Viola20th CenturyConcerto~22 minprofessional
Bartók's final work, left unfinished at his death and completed by Tibor Serly. Despite its complicated genesis, it has become the most important viola concerto of the 20th century. The Hungarian folk-influenced themes, virtuosic cadenza, and lyrical slow movement showcase the viola's expressive range.
Editions
Boosey & Hawkes
Tibor Serly, 1950
Original completion by Serly. The standard performing version.
★★★★★
0 reviews
Boosey & Hawkes
Peter Bartók & Nelson Dellamaggiore, 1995
Revised edition closer to Bartók's sketches.
★★★★★
0 reviews