Description
Béla Bartók – Concerto for Orchestra, Dance Suite, Hungarian Peasant Songs / Hungaroton Classic SACD (2004)
UPC: 5991813218728
MPN: HSACD 32187
Brand Name: Hungaroton Classic
Overview
This 2004 Hungaroton SACD release presents three of Béla Bartók’s most iconic orchestral works—Concerto for Orchestra, Dance Suite, and Hungarian Peasant Songs—performed by the Hungarian National Philharmonic Orchestra under the direction of Zoltán Kocsis. The recording stands as a vibrant homage to Bartók’s genius, capturing his fusion of folk idioms with modern symphonic power. As a composer, pianist, and ethnomusicologist, Béla Bartók (1881–1945) is recognized as one of the defining figures of 20th-century music. His exploration of Central European folk melodies reshaped the musical language of his era, leaving a lasting mark on world culture and classical tradition alike.
Product Features
- Label: Hungaroton Classic – HSACD 32187
- Format: SACD Hybrid, Stereo
- Country: Hungary
- Released: 2004
- Genre: Classical
- Style: Modern / 20th Century
- Conductor: Zoltán Kocsis
- Orchestra: Hungarian National Philharmonic Orchestra
- Recording Studio: Phoenix Studio
- Sound: High-resolution hybrid stereo format compatible with all CD players
Interesting Facts
- Zoltán Kocsis (1952–2016) was not only a pianist of international renown but also one of Hungary’s most visionary conductors and Bartók interpreters. His leadership of the Hungarian National Philharmonic brought renewed authenticity and intensity to Bartók’s symphonic legacy.
- Concerto for Orchestra was composed in 1943 during Bartók’s exile in the United States, reflecting both nostalgia for his homeland and triumph over adversity.
- Dance Suite (1923) was written for the 50th anniversary of Budapest’s unification and celebrates cultural diversity through a series of folk-inspired movements.
- Hungarian Peasant Songs (1933) distills Bartók’s lifelong passion for authentic rural melodies into orchestral form, offering a lyrical yet scholarly tribute to his ethnomusicological fieldwork.
- Hungaroton’s 2004 SACD edition remains one of the most respected digital recordings of these masterworks, praised for clarity, depth, and emotional precision.
Track Listing
Concerto for Orchestra, BB 123 (1943) – 36:45
- I. Introduzione – 9:44
- II. Giuoco Delle Coppie (Párok Játéka / Play of Pairs) – 6:01
- III. Elegia – 7:23
- IV. Intermezzo Interrotto (Félbeszakított Intermezzo / Interrupted Intermezzo) – 3:45
- V. Finale – 9:39
Dance Suite for Orchestra, BB 86 (1923) – 16:28
- I. Moderato – 3:41
- II. Allegro Molto – 2:18
- III. Allegro Vivace – 3:06
- IV. Molto Tranquillo – 2:25
- V. Comodo – 1:01
- VI. Finale – 3:58
Hungarian Peasant Songs, BB 107 (1933) – 9:02
- Ballada (Ballad) – 2:51
- Régi Táncdalok (Hungarian Peasant Dances) – 6:11
Publishers
Label: Hungaroton Classic Booklet Editor: Enikő Gyenge Composed by: Béla Bartók Conductor: Zoltán Kocsis Design: Miklós Juhász Edited by: Mária Falvay, Veronika Vincze Engineer: János Bohus Mastering: János Győri Photography: Andrea Felvégi Producer: Ibolya Tóth Recorded by: Phoenix Studio
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