Romanian Christmas Carols - Sz. 57

Composer(s): Béla Bartók

Béla Bartók’s Romanian Christmas Carols, Sz. 57, is a charming and evocative collection of folk melodies that capture the spirit of Romanian holiday traditions. Composed in 1915, the work is based on traditional carols that Bartók collected in Transylvania, a region rich in folk music heritage. Originally written for solo piano, the piece consists of two suites, each presenting a sequence of short, contrasting carols. This flute duet arrangement is suitable for intermediate to advanced players who want to explore the modal harmonies and irregular rhythms that are often found in Bartok’s interpretations of folk music.

Publisher: Jolly Music LLC
Duration: 0:12:00
Instrumentation: Flute 1, Flute 2
Pages: 12
Binding: 9x12
Format: Collection - Score and Parts
UPC: 680160696819
Item No: JM016

Publication Date: 10/1/2025

Table of Contents: Series I:, 1. P? cel plai de munte, 2. Intreab? si-ntreab?, 3. Doi roag? s?, roag?, 4. Ciucur verde de m?tas?, 5. Coborâto, coborâto, 6. În patru cornu?i de lume, 7. La lin? fântân?, 8. Noi umbl?m da corindare, 9. Noi acum ortacilor, 10. Trei crai de la R?s?rit, Series II:, 1. Colo-n jos la munte-n josu, 2. Deasupra p? r?s?ritu, 3. Cre?temi, Doamne, cre?tiu, 4. Scula?i, scula?i boieri mari, 5. ?i, colo-n josu mai din josu, 6. ?io luat, luat?, 7. Colo sus mai susu, 6. ?io luat, luat? (Reprise), 8. Colo sus p? dup? lun?, 9. De cei domnul bunu, 10. Hai cu to?ii s? suimu