In profound ways, music in the twentieth century reflects the influence of Bela Bartok. His compositions remain at the heart of the modern repertoire, and his scholarly writings on music and his studies of folk music continue to inspire new generations of scholars and musicians. Bartok Perspectives seeks to paint a complete portrait of this complex figure, presenting essays from a wide range of perspectives and disciplines.

The book collects new work by leading scholars and important new voices on Bartok. While each essay can be read independently, together they provide...