Bela Bartok Viola Concerto Bartok Records BRS-309 RARE

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Bela Bartok Viola Concerto BARTOK RECORDS brs-309

Prepared for publication by Tibor Serly

William Primrose and The New Symphony Orchestra of London, conducted by Tibor Serly

Bela Bartok, a famed Hungarian composer and pianist, is still considered one of the greatest composers of the 20th century. His works were considered to be as isolated as he was and with only the rarest of performances his music was native mostly to Hungary until his death. It is his folk music that is most well known for. His classical music style had hints of Arabian tones and pre-gypsy music. It is on vinyl that you can hear his deep consciousness of writing and his indigenous style that will truly move you.

In January 1945, William Primrose commissioned a viola concerto from Béla Bartók–a simple act that set in motion one of the great musical mysteries of the 20th century and has resulted in a legal tangle that persists to this day. At that time, the composer was already gravely ill, yet he began the work without delay. In early September, Primrose received word that a rough draft of the work had been completed. Bartók had produced 14 pages of material, essentially the complete solo viola part and sketches of the orchestral accompaniment. In a letter to Primrose, the composer wrote, "only the score needs to be written, which means a purely mechanical work, so to speak." However, Bartók’s health deteriorated shortly thereafter, and he died in a New York hospital on September 26, leaving the concerto unfinished......

The record appears to have never been played, NM,   The cover is in  NM condition normal signs of age. I can send more pictures if needed. I believe this is a truly rare record.

Artist: Bela Bartok

Title:  Viola Concerto

Label: Bartok Recording

Catalogue #: brs-309

Condition NM-/NM-

Notes: ---Visual Only Never Played

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GRADING:

Grading is done visually under a strong light.  We try to grade honestly and fairly.  Our vinyl grading is based on the Goldmine standard and is as follows: 

NM:  This is our highest grading.  Record should look unplayed, shiny, glossy, no visible marks. A darn perfect record

VG++: Darn near close to NM

VG+:  Record may have a few minor marks or surface scuffs. Still a darn nice record

VG:  Record will have light scratches, noticable marks, and surface noise may be apparent.  Darn, there's some flaws to this record.

VG-/G:  This darn record is rough/Darn this record!

Thank you for looking at this listing and please email with any questions. I have over 800 very old Collectors records that are in NM condition, I acquired these from an avid record collector and music lover.  if you are looking for something specific please email and i will look to see if i have it, it will take me some time to list them all on here.

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