Description
Bartók Béla – Violin Concerto (1937–38) - Vinyl LP
Recording of the First Performance – Bartók Béla Complete Edition – Supplement
Product Information
- Label / Catalog Number: Hungaroton – LPX 11573
- Series: Bartók Béla Complete Edition – Supplement
- Format: Vinyl, LP, Album (Stereo, Mono)
- Country: Hungary
- Genre: Classical
- Style: Modern
- Instrumental Setting: Orchestra; Violin Concerto
- Performer: Zoltan Székely (violin)
- Orchestra: Amsterdam Concertgebouw Orchestra
- Conductor: Willem Mengelberg
Overview
English Overview:
This historic LP release features Béla Bartók’s Violin Concerto (1937–38), recorded during its first performance. Renowned for its originality and expressive power, Bartók’s Violin Concerto is celebrated as one of the finest examples of 20th-century modern orchestral writing. On this supplement to the complete edition, Hungarian virtuoso Zoltan Székely leads the violin part, accompanied by the Amsterdam Concertgebouw Orchestra under the masterful baton of Willem Mengelberg. The LP captures the raw energy and pioneering spirit of the premiere, offering listeners an authentic insight into Bartók's intricate melding of folk elements with modernist harmonies.
Hungarian Overview (Áttekintés):
Ez a történelmi LP felvétel Bartók Béla 1937–38 közötti zongoraversenyét mutatja be az első előadás felvételén keresztül. A zongoraverseny a modern zenekari írás egyik csúcsteljesítménye, amelyet eredetiségéért, kifejezőerejéért és Bartók innovatív megközelítéséért tartanak számon. A kottát Zoltan Székely, a kivételes magyar zongoraművész adja elő, míg a Parizsi Concertgebouw Zenekart Willem Mengelberg karmester vezeti. A felvétel hiteles bepillantást nyújt a zeneszerző azon művészi szellembe, amellyel a népi elemeket ötvözte a modern harmóniákkal.
Product Features
Musical & Structural Details
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Composition Details:
- Composer: Béla Bartók
- Period: Composed in 1937–38
- Movements:
- A1: Allegro Non Troppo
- B1.1: Andante Tranquillo
- B1.2: Allegro Molto
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Performance Aspects:
- A definitive interpretation of Bartók’s innovative approach in writing for the violin and full orchestra.
- Emphasizes the contrasting moods of the lyrical slow movement and the vigorous, rhythmically complex outer movements.
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Technical Excellence:
- Captured under expert engineering by László Csintalan with expert lacquer cutting (by EO), ensuring a high-quality sonic reproduction of this historic performance.
Historical & Contextual Significance
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First Performance Recording:
- This LP documents the first-ever performance of Bartók’s Violin Concerto—a milestone event that has since become a reference point for modern interpretations.
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Pioneering Modern Style:
- Celebrated not only for its stylistic innovations but also for the expressive clarity it brought to the violin concerto repertoire in the 20th century.
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Legacy and Influence:
- Both performers and audiences have long admired the concerto for its distinct balance between virtuosity and emotional depth, reaffirming Bartók’s status as a revolutionary composer.
Track Listing
Concerto for Violin and Orchestra (1937–38):
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Side A:
- A1: Allegro Non Troppo
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Side B:
- B1.1: Andante Tranquillo
- B1.2: Allegro Molto
Publishers & Credits
- Composer: Béla Bartók
- Violin: Zoltan Székely
- Orchestra: Amsterdam Concertgebouw Orchestra
- Conductor: Willem Mengelberg
- Cover Design: Győző Varga
- Recording Engineer: László Csintalan
- Lacquer Cut By: EO
- Liner Notes & Producer: András Székely
- Publisher: Hungaroton
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Hashtags
English:
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Hungarian (Címkék):
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