Bartokian Dance is a bold and rhythmic solo piano work inspired by the sharp accents, modal inflections, and folk-dance vitality associated with Béla Bartók. Propelled by punchy off-beat rhythms and driving left-hand patterns, the piece unfolds with percussive energy and tightly interlocking motifs that give it constant forward motion.

Angular melodic fragments, shifting accents, and sudden bursts of harmonic color evoke the raw intensity of Eastern European folk music, while the piano’s natural resonance amplifies the piece’s percussive bite. Brilliant, athletic, and full of character, Bartokian Dance offers an exciting challenge for performers and a striking, modern flair for recitals or contemporary programs.