Bela Collection

Bela Bartok / Postcard
BELA BARTOK Hungarian composer

Bela Bartok (1881-1945), Hungarian composer and pianist. He was also a collector of East European folk music

Bielsko-Biala - Poland
Town on the Polish - on the Czech Republic border - Bielsko-Biala Date: circa 1900

The Blue Mazurka - George Graves
The Blue Mazurka English book by Monkton Hoffe from the German Die Blaue Mazur of Leo Stein & Bela Jenbach; music Franz Lehar (Theater an der Wien, Vienna, 28/5/1920)

The Blue Mazurka - Elisabeth Pechy
The Blue Mazurka English book by Monkton Hoffe from the German Die Blaue Mazur of Leo Stein & Bela Jenbach; music Franz Lehar (Theater an der Wien, Vienna, 28/5/1920)

The Blue Mazurka English book by Monkton Hoffe from the German Die Blaue Mazur of Leo Stein & Bela Jenbach; music Franz Lehar (Theater an der Wien, Vienna, 28/5/1920)

Medieval Rulers of Hungary
Rulers of Hungary: Queen regnant Maria 3, King Bela IV 1, Wenceslaus III of Bohemia 2, and Matthias Corvinus 7. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Giarre from Giulio Ferrarios Costumes Ancient

King Bela I of Hungary, Gyula, and Attila the Hun
Rulers of Hungary: King Bela I the Champion 6, Gyula III 4, and Attila the Hun 1. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Giarre from Giulio Ferrarios Costumes Ancient

Music cover, The Last Happy Hours Waltz
Music cover, Die Letzten Glucksstunden (The Last Happy Hours) Waltz, by Keler Bela. 19th century

Hotel Bella Vista, Funchal, Madeira. Date: circa 1940

BELA KUN organises a communist revolution in Hungary - the Germans depict him rising to power on a heap of corpses Date: 1919

Maxim Maximytch. Costume design for the opera Bela by A. Alexandrov, 1946. Artist: Dmitriyev
Maxim Maximytch. Costume design for the opera Bela by A. Alexandrov, 1946. Found in the collection of Bolshoi Theatre Museum, Moscow

Stage design for the opera Bela by A. Alexandrov, 1946. Found in the collection of Bolshoi Theatre Museum, Moscow

Lermontov. Costume design for the opera Bela by A. Alexandrov, 1946. Artist: Dmitriyev
Lermontov. Costume design for the opera Bela by A. Alexandrov, 1946. Found in the collection of Bolshoi Theatre Museum, Moscow

Basil Rathbone Boris Karloff Dela Lugosi Son of Frankenstein movie advertisement

SON OF FRANKENSTEIN, 1939. The Son of Frankenstein film poster, 1939

Bela Bartok
BELA BARTOK (1881 - 1945) Hungarian composer relaxing on board ship Date: circa 1930

A Little Dutch Girl by Leo Stein and Bela Jenbach
Promotional postcard for The Little French Milliner by Cosmo Gordon-Lennox from Coralie & Cie by Maurice Hennequin and Abin Valabreque (Theatre du Palais Royal, Paris, 30/11/1899)

Anthony Wilding in Hungary
Captain Anthony Frederick Wilding, New Zealand tennis player and four-times Wimbledon champion in 1910, 1911, 1912 & 1913

Water Polo riot at 1932 Los Angeles Olympics
A page from the Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News, reporting on a riot at the water polo during the 1932 Los Angeles Olympic Games

Bela Kun in 1919
BELA KUN Hungarian radical statesman, Bolshevik, founder of Hungarian communist party. None of which saved him from being liquidated by Stalin. Date: 1886 - 1937

BELA BARTOK (1881-1945). Hungarian composer. American caricature drawing, 1928, at the time of Bartoks first performances in the United States

Italian 15th Century, Mona Lisa Bela, c. 1460, woodcut

Bela III (c1148-1196) king of Hungary from 1172, founding a Cistercian (White Friars) monastery at Szentgotthard, Hungary in 1183. Centre left is the Baroque monastery built 1740-1749

Bela Bartok (1881-1945) Hungarian composer and pianist

BARTOK, Bela (1881-1945). Hungarian composer. Etching

BARTOK, Bela (1881-1945). Hungarian composer. String Quartet number 2, op. 17. First movement score. Photography

BELA BARTOK (1881-1945). Hungarian composer. Painting, 1904-05, by Istvan Vedrody-Vogyeraczky

BELA KUN Hungarian politician and revolutionary, founded Hungarian Communist Party in 1918

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"Bela Bartok: The Musical Maestro and Postcard from Bielsko-Biala, Poland" Discover the captivating world Bartok (1881-1945), a renowned Hungarian composer and pianist whose melodies continue to enchant music lovers worldwide. As we delve into his life, we stumble upon a postcard from Bielsko-Biala, Poland, where he once found inspiration for his timeless compositions. One of Bartok's notable works is "The Blue Mazurka, " a masterpiece that resonates with both George Graves and Elisabeth Pechy's interpretations. This mesmerizing piece takes us on an auditory journey through the rich cultural heritage of Hungary. Speaking of Hungary's history, let us not forget its medieval rulers who left an indelible mark on the nation. From King Bela I to Gyula and even Attila the Hun, their legacies intertwine with Bartok's musical genius. In our exploration of Bartok's repertoire, we stumble upon "The Last Happy Hours Waltz" cover art—a visual representation of joyous melodies that transport listeners to carefree moments filled with laughter and dance. As we travel further in search of connections to "Bela, " our path leads us to Hotel Bella Vista in Funchal, Madeira. A place where visitors can bask in breathtaking views while immersing themselves in the harmonious ambiance created by this legendary composer. Just like Basil Rathbone, Boris Karloff, and Dela Lugosi brought Son of Frankenstein alive on screen; Bela Bartok breathed life into every note he composed. His music transcends time and continues to captivate generations with its sheer brilliance. So let us celebrate Bela Bartok—the maestro behind unforgettable melodies—and embrace the magic woven within each composition as it transports us across borders and eras alike.