Bela Bartok Quotes

A collection of quotes by Bela Bartok.

Béla Bartók was a Hungarian composer, pianist, and ethnomusicologist. Born on March 25, 1881, in Nagyszentmiklós, Austria-Hungary (now Sânnicolau Mare, Romania), Bartók is widely recognized as one of the most influential composers of the 20th century. He is known for his innovative approach to music, incorporating elements of folk music and traditional eastern European melodies into his compositions. Bartók's extensive research in ethnomusicology led him to document and preserve traditional folk music, greatly contributing to the understanding and appreciation of these cultural traditions. He passed away on September 26, 1945, in New York City, United States.