Bartók Béla, ifj.: Chronicles of Béla Bartók's Life (Budapest, 2021)
Great Concert Tours on Two Continents (1922–1931)
1927 CHRONICLES OF BÉLA BARTOK'S LIFE 6 April - He informs his mother and aunt about his travel plans to Pozsony and Vienna, including his wish to have an outfit made of the “finest” material in Pozsony. 7 April - On a joint postcard with the Tóth children he writes his sister that he will make an appearance at the Radio on the 9th (but there is no data in regard). 10 April - An evening of sonatas with József Szigeti at the Music Institute of Higher Education (Music Academy). Programme: Schuberts A major, Bach’s A major, Mozarts B flat major, and Beethovens G major Op. 30. 11 April - He lets the Vienna periodical Pult und Taktstock know that he cannot write them an article about Piano Concerto No. 1, and suggests they make someone else write it. He writes Universal Edition as well. 13 April - He travels to Pozsony. He arrives in the afternoon; doesn’t want to take a rest, wishing to spend more time with his mother and aunt. 14 April - In the afternoon he and his mother visit an acquaintance called Dolnay, Bartok plays the piano. 15 April - He leaves Pozsony for Budapest. 16 April - Visit at the Budakeszi Sanatorium. 17 April - Easter Sunday. In a letter to the Baldwin Piano Company he accepts their offer for an American concert tour, under the condition of giving a maximum of 30 concerts, for a fee of 300 dollars per week. 26 April - Letter to Universal Edition. 27 April - He invites Aladár Tóth to the 1 May private premiere of Piano Concerto No. 1 at the Music Institute of Higher Education (Music Academy). 1 May - Private premiere of Piano Concerto No. 1. Performance on two pianos, with Géza Frid. 2 May - Letter to Universal Edition. 3 May - He writes his mother and aunt about his planned Vienna trip from Budapest before leaving. 264
