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Bartók's 44 Duos for 2 Violins

MSR Classics

 

Duo Landon performs Béla Bartók’s 44 Duos for 2 violins with great talent and clear interpretation. Duo Landon is a collaborative effort between two Icelandic violinist, Hílf Sigurjónsdóttir and Hjörleifur Valsson. 

Originally composed for students learning technical studies of the violin; Bartók’s 44 duos range from basic to advanced difficulty. Duo Landon performs the 44 duos in Bartók’s suggested performance order rather than playing them in numerical order as some artists choose.  Each piece carries a theme either it be a technique, culture, or a poetic expression of the music being played. Despite the short length of each piece the musical themes are clearly attainable to the listener through Duo Landon’s precise articulations and attention to expressive detail.  Between the two violinists there is an impressive balance between the performances of the basic and more difficult pieces leaving the listener with a sense of ease and satisfaction. Listeners looking for a variety of musical styles and techniques will thoroughly enjoy Duo Landon’s interpretation of Béla Bartók’s 44 Duos for 2 Violins.  

Maggie is a sophomore at UNCW pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Music. She is very excited about joining the WHQR team and learning more about journalism. Maggie has a great interest for early baroque and classical vocal music. She hopes to start writing musical reviews and begin to explore the varying aspects of journalism.