🇭🇺Bartók Béla Viktor János ： Rhapsody BB 36a Sz 26 Op.1

An early work for solo piano by Bartók, this piece alternates between songful melodies and passages of vigorous momentum within a free-ranging structure. Its points of interest include the transition from more flowing sections toward a rising sense of tension, as well as passages where brilliant virtuosity, sonic density, and forward drive come to the fore. Relying on sheer force, however, can obscure the contours of the melodies, so it is important to clarify the character of each section and the transitions between them. Maintaining the resonance of the chords while distinguishing the individual voices, and bringing out the rhythmic elasticity and subtle accents, reveals the work’s exuberance and lyricism. Tempo flexibility should be controlled so that the overall flow remains intact.