Description
Liszt: The Complete Hungarian Rhapsodies Nos. 1–19 – Misha Dichter (Newton Classics 8802049, 2CD Set)
- UPC: 8718247710492
- MPN (Manufacturer Part Number): 8802049
- Brand Name: Newton Classics
- Product Type: 2 Audio CD Set
- Genre: Classical / Romantic Piano
- Style: Solo Piano Works
- Recording Type: ADD Stereo
- Total Duration: 141′01″
Overview
This Newton Classics 2CD set features the complete cycle of Franz Liszt’s (1811–1886) Hungarian Rhapsodies Nos. 1–19, performed with dazzling virtuosity by the acclaimed American pianist Misha Dichter.
Liszt’s Hungarian Rhapsodies are among the most exuberant and technically demanding works ever written for piano — brilliant displays of pianistic color, Hungarian folk flavor, and Romantic passion. In Dichter’s hands, these rhapsodies come alive with rhythmic precision and a vibrant sense of national pride.
Recorded over several sessions between 1977 and 1987 in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland, these performances, originally issued on Decca, have been remastered by Newton Classics BV, bringing new clarity and depth to Dichter’s grand interpretations.
Product Features
- Format: 2 Audio CDs
- Recording Type: ADD Stereo
- Recording Dates: May 1977, December 1980, November 1985
- Recording Location: La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland
- Label: Newton Classics BV (Licensed from Universal International Music BV)
- Total Duration: 141′01″
- Producer: Universal International Music BV
- Pianist: Misha Dichter
- Country of Manufacture: Netherlands
Interesting Facts
- Virtuosity Redefined: Liszt’s 19 Hungarian Rhapsodies blend gypsy melodies, Hungarian dance rhythms, and dazzling technical flourishes — each one a miniature world of contrasts, from lyrical nostalgia to stormy brilliance.
- Misha Dichter’s Signature Recording: Originally recorded for Decca, these sessions remain among the most acclaimed interpretations of the cycle, praised for Dichter’s combination of muscular power and poetic nuance.
- A Multi-Session Masterwork: The recordings span a full decade, capturing Dichter’s evolving artistry while maintaining a consistent level of energy and emotional engagement.
- Hungarian Spirit: Liszt, though cosmopolitan in career, retained a deep pride in his Hungarian roots — these Rhapsodies are his musical homage to the spirit and soul of his homeland.
- Historic Production: Recorded in Switzerland’s La Chaux-de-Fonds, a favorite venue for its crystalline piano acoustics, and remastered by Newton Classics for modern digital clarity.
Track Listing
CD 1 – 72′16″
- Hungarian Rhapsody No. 1 in E Major – 14′19″
- Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2 in C-sharp Minor – 8′56″
- Hungarian Rhapsody No. 3 in G Minor – 5′46″
- Hungarian Rhapsody No. 4 in E-flat Major – 4′33″
- Hungarian Rhapsody No. 5 in E Minor – 8′55″
- Hungarian Rhapsody No. 6 in D-flat Major – 6′51″
- Hungarian Rhapsody No. 7 in D Minor – 5′37″
- Hungarian Rhapsody No. 8 in F-sharp Minor – 6′48″
- Hungarian Rhapsody No. 9 in E-flat Major (“Pesther Carneval”) – 10′31″
CD 2 – 68′45″
- Hungarian Rhapsody No. 10 in E Major – 5′32″
- Hungarian Rhapsody No. 11 in A Minor – 5′49″
- Hungarian Rhapsody No. 12 in C-sharp Minor – 9′05″
- Hungarian Rhapsody No. 13 in A Minor – 8′54″
- Hungarian Rhapsody No. 14 in F Minor – 11′21″
- Hungarian Rhapsody No. 15 in A Minor – 5′33″
- Hungarian Rhapsody No. 16 in A Minor – 5′29″
- Hungarian Rhapsody No. 17 in D Minor – 3′13″
- Hungarian Rhapsody No. 18 in F-sharp Minor – 3′21″
- Hungarian Rhapsody No. 19 in D Minor – 10′28″
Total Duration: 141′01″
Publishers
Originally recorded by Decca / Universal International Music BV (1977–1987). Remastered and reissued by Newton Classics BV (2010). Manufactured and printed in the Netherlands.
All rights of the producer and of the owner of the work reproduced reserved. Unauthorized copying, lending, or public performance prohibited.
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