Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy: Two Folksongs (Két népdal) – SATB Mixed Chorus

Product Details

• ISMN: 9790080020357 / 979-0080020357
• Item Number (MPN): 2035
• Brand/Publisher: Editio Musica Budapest Zeneműkiadó
• Product Type: Choral Score / Sheet Music (Miniature)
• Composer: Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy
• Hungarian Text: Katalin Nádas
• Genre: Choral Work, Folksong Arrangement/Lied, Romantic
• Setting: Mixed Voices (a cappella)
• Instrumentation: SATB (Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass)
• Language: Hungarian (Translation/Text)
• Length: 4 pages
• Format: Paperback, B/5 (17 x 24 cm)
• Release Date: 1955
• Country of Origin: Hungary

Overview

This brief collection features Two Folksongs (Két népdal) by the Romantic master Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy (1809–1847), arranged for SATB Mixed Chorus (a cappella). Mendelssohn's four-part songs were a cornerstone of 19th-century domestic and choral music, known for their lyrical beauty, flawless structure, and accessible harmonies.

While the original pieces were likely German Lieder or choral songs, this edition presents them with Hungarian text provided by Katalin Nádas, allowing them to be performed as "folksongs" within the Hungarian choral tradition. Published by Editio Musica Budapest, this score offers a perfect introduction for choirs to the refined romanticism of Mendelssohn, emphasizing clear blend, sensitive phrasing, and lyrical vocal lines. Its short length (4 pages) and standard SATB setting make it an ideal choice for quick study, concerts, or festivals.

Áttekintés (Hungarian)

Ez a rövid gyűjtemény Két népdalt tartalmaz a romantikus mestertől, Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy-tól (1809–1847), SATB vegyeskarra (a cappella) hangszerelve. Mendelssohn négyszólamú dalai a 19. századi házi és kóruszenének sarokkövei voltak, lírai szépségük, hibátlan szerkezetük és hozzáférhető harmóniáik miatt ismertek.

Bár az eredeti darabok valószínűleg német Liedek vagy kórusművek voltak, ez a kiadás magyar szöveggel, Nádas Katalin fordításában jeleníti meg őket, így a magyar kóruskultúrán belül „népdalként” is előadhatók. Az Editio Musica Budapest által kiadott kotta tökéletes bevezető a kórusok számára Mendelssohn kifinomult romantikájába, hangsúlyozva a tiszta hangzást, az érzékeny frázisokat és a lírai vokális vonalakat. Rövid terjedelme (4 oldal) és standard SATB hangszerelése ideális választás gyors tanulásra, koncertekre vagy fesztiválokra.

Product Features

• Romantic Choral Miniatures: Features two expressive a cappella works by Felix Mendelssohn.
• Standard SATB Setting: Scored for four-part mixed choir, suitable for most amateur and professional choral ensembles.
• Hungarian Translation: Lyrics are provided in Hungarian by Katalin Nádas, offering a unique linguistic and cultural interpretation.
• Accessible Difficulty: Highly suitable for intermediate choirs working on ensemble blend, intonation, and romantic expression.
• Concise Format: Only 4 pages in the practical B/5 format.

Interesting Facts

• Mendelssohn and Choral Music: Mendelssohn was deeply involved in promoting choral music, both sacred and secular. His four-part Lieder (songs) were composed specifically for amateur singing societies, contributing significantly to the popularization of organized choral singing.
• The "Folksong" Interpretation: In post-war Hungarian music education, it was common practice to translate and re-contextualize short, accessible classical works as "népdal" (folksongs) or simple choral pieces, making great composers' works easily accessible for general music students.
• Katalin Nádas: Nádas's work as a lyricist for this edition places the German Romantic poetry into a singable Hungarian context, continuing the tradition of adapting international repertoire for local performance.

Publishers

Editio Musica Budapest Zeneműkiadó Published in Budapest, Hungary. First appearance in 1955.

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