http://standpointmag.co.uk Welcome to the Standpoint magazine, the culture and politics monthly en /node/3706 <!--paging_filter--><p><a href="http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/classical/features/bart243k-extended-play-for-a-magical-magyar-2181980.html">A good strong puff for beloved Bartok, in today's Independent.</a> I did spend a bit of time in the first draft trying to explain how Bartok went into a revolving door behind Stravinsky and came out in front, but it was a little, well, a bit, um... The Philharmonia, Takacs and co have a veritable feast lined up, anyway, and it's going to be amazing. As for Hungary, once again, its music holds the alter-ego of the place: its spirit at its very, very best. More of that shortly. </p> /node/3706#comments Bartok Southbank Centre Wed, 12 Jan 2011 08:37:50 +0000 Jessica Duchen 3706 at http://standpointmag.co.uk