Bartók Béla Viktor János ： Allegro barbaro BB 63 Sz 49

With sharp accents, powerful rhythms, and piano sonorities reminiscent of percussion, this solo work stands among Bartók’s important early compositions. Short motives and repeated figures build momentum, moving through forceful passages and contrasting sections in which the tension briefly eases. In performance, it is important not to pursue speed alone, but to clarify the rhythmic drive and the placement of each accent. Even heavy chords should remain clear rather than blurred; aligning the rhythms of both hands while projecting sudden dynamic contrasts and a wild, forceful energy brings out the work’s distinctive character.