Basilides Mária (alt) / Magyar Előadóművészek = Hungarian Artists / Hungaroton LP 1984

LPX 12683

Product Features

• Label: Hungaroton – LPX 12683
• Series: Magyar Előadóművészek
• Format: Vinyl, LP, Compilation
• Country: Hungary
• Released: 1984
• Genre: Classical
• Style: Opera

Overview

Discover the remarkable vocal talents of alto Basilides Mária in this 1984 Hungaroton LP compilation, showcasing a diverse repertoire ranging from Handel's operatic arias to folk-inspired Hungarian compositions by Kodály and Bartók. With emotive interpretations and technical prowess, Mária captivates listeners across various musical styles, from Baroque to Romantic and beyond.

Interesting Facts

• Basilides Mária, celebrated for her rich alto voice, delivers a compelling performance across a wide range of compositions.
• Includes operatic highlights such as Handel's "Xerxes" aria and Saint-Saëns' "Samson and Delilah," displaying Mária's versatility in both dramatic and lyrical roles.
• Features Hungarian folk songs arranged by Zoltán Kodály and Béla Bartók, reflecting Mária's roots and musical heritage.
• The LP is part of the Magyar Előadóművészek series, dedicated to showcasing Hungarian artists on the international stage.

Track Listing

Side A

• Xerxes - Aria (I. Felvonás) - Georg Friedrich Händel (3:38)
• Komm Süßer Tod BWV 478 - Johann Sebastian Bach (3:35)
• Sámson És Delila
  • Aria (I. Felvonás) (4:18)
  • Aria (II. Felvonás) (3:20)
• Székely Fonó (Arranged By Zoltán Kodály, Conductor: Vilmos Komor)
  • Szomorú Fűzfának (3:05)
  • Rossz Feleség (3:26)

Side B

• Freudvoll Und Leidvoll Op.84 No.4 - Ludwig van Beethoven (2:05)
• Wonne Der Wehmut Op.83 No.1 - Ludwig van Beethoven (2:46)
• Nacht Und Träume D.827 - Franz Schubert (3:08)
• Geistliches Wiegenlied Op.91 No.2 - Johannes Brahms (4:25)
• Tőlem A Nap (Arranged By Zoltán Kodály, Piano: Otto Herz) (3:11)
• Kityrákotty Mese (Arranged By Zoltán Kodály, Piano: Otto Herz) (2:46)
• Három Árva Balladája (Arranged By Zoltán Kodály, Piano: Béla Bartók) (6:50)

Key Credits

• Alto Vocals: Basilides Mária
• Sleeve Notes, Edited By: Oldal Gábor
• Technician: Pál Sztanó

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