Description
Hungarian Duos for Violin and Piano: Liszt, Kodály, Dohnányi – Miklós & Judit Szenthelyi CD
Product Details
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- Product Type: Audio CD
- Composers: Ferenc Liszt, Zoltán Kodály, Ernst von Dohnányi
- Title: Hungarian Duos for Violin and Piano
- Performers: Miklós Szenthelyi (violin), Judit Szenthelyi (piano)
- Arranger (Track 12): József Szigeti (for Kodály's Intermezzo)
- Label: Hungaroton Classic
- Catalog Number: HCD 31639
- Genre: Classical, Chamber Music, Hungarian Romantic/Nationalist
- Style: Duo Sonata, Epigram, Rhapsodic
- Recording Type: DIGITAL RECORDING (Stereo)
- SPARS Code: DDD
- Total Time: 64'00"
- Release Year (P): ℗ 1996 HUNGAROTON CLASSIC LTD.
- Manufacturing Location: Made in Hungary
Overview
This DIGITAL RECORDING CD, Hungarian Duos for Violin and Piano, celebrates the rich tradition of Hungarian music for violin and piano. The album features major works by three of Hungary's most celebrated composers: Ferenc Liszt, Zoltán Kodály, and Ernst von Dohnányi.
The music is brought to life by the esteemed Hungarian duo, violinist Miklós Szenthelyi and pianist Judit Szenthelyi. The repertoire spans from the Rhapsodic nature of Liszt's Grand Duo to the folk-inspired works of Kodály (Rurália hungarica) and the romanticism of Dohnányi's Sonata Op. 21. This DDD release from Hungaroton Classic is an essential collection for anyone interested in Hungarian musical heritage and top-tier chamber music performance.
Product Features
- Three Great Hungarian Composers: Features works by Liszt, Kodály, and Dohnányi, demonstrating the range of Hungarian classical music.
- Family Duo: Performed by the dedicated partnership of Miklós Szenthelyi (violin) and Judit Szenthelyi (piano).
- All-Digital Recording (DDD): Recorded and mastered digitally (DDD), ensuring high-quality stereo sound.
- Comprehensive Liner Notes: Includes detailed notes in English, French, German, and Hungarian (Magyar nyelvű ismertetővel).
- Rare Works: Includes Zoltán Kodály's rarely heard Epigrams for voice or instrument with piano accompaniment No. 1–9.
Interesting Facts
- Ferenc Liszt's Grand Duo: The piece Grand Duo concertant (R.V. 462) is a substantial and virtuosic work, showcasing the brilliant concert style of the Romantic era.
- Zoltán Kodály's Háry János: The Intermezzo is taken from Kodály's popular opera Háry János and is presented here in an arrangement for violin and piano by the great violinist József Szigeti.
- Ernst von Dohnányi: Dohnányi, a contemporary of Kodály and Bartók, maintained a more Romantic style. His Sonata for piano and violin Op. 21 is a major work in the repertoire, full of lyricism and technical demand.
- Miklós Szenthelyi: Miklós Szenthelyi is a highly respected Hungarian violinist and a distinguished pedagogue, known for his commitment to Hungarian repertoire.
Track Listing
FERENC LISZT
- Grand Duo concertant (R.V. 462) (13'52")
ZOLTÁN KODÁLY
- – 10. Epigrams for voice or instrument with piano accompaniment No. 1–9 (11'03")
- Adagio (8'05")
- Intermezzo from "Háry János" (arranged by József Szigeti) (4'51")
ERNST VON DOHNÁNYI Sonata for piano and violin Op. 21 (15'17")
- Allegro appassionato (5'27")
- Allegro ma con tenerezza (3'44")
- Vivace assai (4'51") Rurália hungarica Op. 32/c (10'22")
- Presto (3'22")
- Andante rubato, alla zingaresca (4'52")
- Molto vivace (2'02")
Publishers
- Copyright: ℗ 1996 HUNGAROTON CLASSIC LTD.
- Manufacturing: Made in Hungary
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