His anti-fascist political views caused him much trouble with the establishment in Hungary.
Bartók died at age 64 in a hospital in New York City from complications of leukemia (specifically, of secondary polycythemia) on 26 September 1945. His funeral was attended by only 10 people.
His anti-fascist political views caused him much trouble with the establishment in Hungary.
Bartók died at age 64 in a hospital in New York City from complications of leukemia (specifically, of secondary polycythemia) on 26 September 1945. His funeral was attended by only 10 people.