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B Bartók, Béla 1881 - 1945 · Early 20th century

Improvisations on Hungarian Peasant Songs, Op.20

Sz. Rögtönzések magyar parasztdalokr
Early 20th century Improvisations

Dedicated to In memory of Claude Debussy (No.7).

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Composed
1920
First published
1922 - Vienna: Universal Edition* (complete)
Period
Early 20th century
Catalogue
Sz.
Dedication
In memory of Claude Debussy (No.7)
Movements
8

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8 pieces:; Molto moderato; Molto capriccioso; Lento, rubato; Allegretto scherzando; Allegro molto; Allegro moderato, molto capriccioso; Sostenuto, rubato; Allegro

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