Description
Franz (Ferenc) Liszt: Szekszárd Mass / Prometheus Cantata — Hungaroton Classic (HCD 32318)
UPC: 5991813231826
MPN: HCD 32318 (Stereo, AAD)
Brand Name: Hungaroton Classic
Overview
This powerful Hungaroton Classic release unites two of Franz (Ferenc) Liszt’s greatest choral and orchestral masterworks: the Szekszárd Mass and the Prometheus Cantata. Featuring leading Hungarian soloists, the Honvéd Ensemble Male Choir, the Budapest Chorus, and the Hungarian State Orchestra, this album captures Liszt’s spiritual grandeur and dramatic imagination in full.
Under the direction of István Kis and Miklós Forrai, the performances deliver both sacred reverence and mythic intensity — from the profound Mass in Szekszárd (sung in Latin) to the symphonic drama of Prometheus (sung in German). The result is a monumental sonic and spiritual experience that reflects Liszt’s deep faith, artistic innovation, and Hungarian identity.
Product Features
- Format: Compact Disc (Stereo, AAD)
- Total Playing Time: 78′19″
- Recording Type: Studio recording
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Works Included:
Languages: Latin (I) and German (II)- Szekszárd Mass — 32′14″
- Prometheus (Cantata) — 45′58″
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Soloists:
- Éva Andor – Soprano (II)
- Erzsébet Komlóssy – Contralto (II)
- József Réti – Tenor (I–II)
- Sándor Palcsó – Tenor (I)
- Béla Turpinszky – Tenor (II)
- György Melis – Baritone (I)
- Lajos Miller – Baritone (II)
- József Gregor – Bass (I–II)
- Gábor Lehotka – Organ (I)
- Adolf Peter Hoffmann – Reciter (II)
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Choirs & Orchestras:
Conductors: István Kis (I.) and Miklós Forrai (II.)- Honvéd Ensemble Male Choir (Chorus Master: Béla Pödör)
- Budapest Chorus (Chorus Master: László Kerecsényi)
- Hungarian State Orchestra
- Booklet Languages: English / Français / Deutsch / Magyar
- Release Year: 2005
- Label: Hungaroton Records Ltd., Budapest
Interesting Facts
- The Szekszárd Mass: Written for the consecration of a church in Liszt’s native Hungary, this Mass blends liturgical solemnity with symphonic power — an early masterpiece of Liszt’s sacred style.
- Prometheus Cantata: A dramatic reworking of Liszt’s symphonic poem, depicting the mythical titan’s suffering and triumph — a bold musical allegory of human creativity and freedom.
- Star Hungarian Cast: With Hungary’s finest mid-20th-century soloists and ensembles, this is one of Hungaroton’s most authentic interpretations of Liszt’s large-scale sacred works.
- Cultural Bridge: The combination of Latin and German texts reflects Liszt’s dual identity as a European artist and a Hungarian patriot.
- Scholarly Presentation: Includes trilingual booklet notes and full sung texts — ideal for collectors, musicians, and researchers.
Publishers
Published by Hungaroton Records Ltd., Budapest. © 2005 Hungaroton Classic. All rights reserved.
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