Bartok's son in Hungary from his first marriage is,
while cashing in on the rights to his father's works,
which is understandable, legally blocking the right of
any innovative composer or conductor to compose or
play anything altered in any way or composed based on
any theme of Bartok's. There is a long tradition of
composers writing variations on a theme of an older
composer, or reorchestrating a piece in an innovative
way. Bartok himself did that. All that is prohibited,
although I'm sure a hefty fee could loosen up the
heir. Can you imagine if this was the case with all
composers? And how long should the estate of a
deceased composer earn royalties? Why should the right
to royalties include the right to stifle artistic
modifications made by admirers? Charge the admirers,
don't block them! Bartok has been dead for 60 years!!!
When will he enter the public domain?

--- Christine Gleeson <ogliasainc@...> wrote:

> Hello everyone,
>
> I am sure that Bela Bartok is turning over in his
> grave right now.