Concerto for Violin and Orchestra. Reduction for Violin and Pianoforte by the Composer. Price 12s. 6d. net
London: Hawkes & Son (London) Ltd. [PN B. & H. 8296], [ca. 1942-43].
Folio. Dark ivory wrappers printed in purple. 1f. (recto title, verso performance notes and instrumentation), 59, [i] (publisher's catalogue "Music for Stringed Instruments") pp. With publisher's catalogue of works by Bartók printed in purple to verso of lower wrapper.
Wrappers slightly worn and soiled, small chip to upper outer corner and head of spine. Upper inner corners slightly creased.
First Edition, later issue. Szabolcsi 112, p. 352.
First performed in Amsterdam on 23 April 1939 by Zoltán Székely as soloist with the Concertgebouw Orchestra, conducted by Willem Mengelberg.
Item #39227
Price: $90.00 other currencies