Description
Magyar Költők - Tizenkilencedik Század | 19th-Century Hungarian Poetry Anthology (Audio CD)
Product Information
Catalog Number: Hungaroton HCD 14310
Product Type: Poetry Recital Audio CD
Genre: Hungarian Literature / Spoken Word
Language: Hungarian (with English tracklist)
Format: Audio CD
Total Duration: 72:22 (27 poems)
Country of Production: Hungary
Overview
This exceptional Hungaroton anthology brings to life the works of Hungary's greatest 19th-century poets, performed by renowned actors like Papp Zoltán, Ráckevei Anna, and Bubik István. Spanning Romanticism to early Modernism, the collection features:
- Patriotic epics (Kisfaludy Károly's "Mohács")
- Nature lyrics (Tompa Mihály's "A gólyához")
- Existential reflections (Vajda János' "A vaáli erdőben")
- Social critiques (Garay János' "Kont")
Ideal for students of Hungarian literature and lovers of classical recitation.
Key Poets Featured:
| Poet | Lifespan | Notable Poem on CD |
|----------|------------|------------------------|
| Kisfaludy Károly | 1788–1830 | "Mohács" (6:30) |
| Garay János | 1812–1853 | "Kont" (4:57) |
| Tompa Mihály | 1817–1868 | "A madár, fiaihoz" (2:01) |
| Vajda János | 1827–1897 | "A virrasztók" (2:48) |
| Szabolcska Mihály | 1861–1931 | "Dal a kis Demeter Rózsikáról" (1:53) |
Track Listing Highlights
- Kisfaludy Károly: "Mohács" (Papp Zoltán) – 6:30
- A nationalistic elegy for the 1526 battle
- Garay János: "Kont" (Bubik István) – 4:57
- A ballad of peasant resilience
- Kiss József: "Simon Judit" (Ráckevei Anna) – 6:11
- Epic tale of a biblical heroine
- Reviczky Gyula: "Pán halála" (Papp Zoltán) – 6:34
- A mythological lament
- Szabolcska Mihály: "A Grand Caféban" (Bubik István) – 1:13
- Fin-de-siècle urban vignette
(Full 27-track list available in product description.)
Performance Credits
| Actor | Poems Recited |
|---|---|
| Papp Zoltán | 1, 8, 15, 18, 24 |
| Ráckevei Anna | 2, 6, 14, 17, 21, 27 |
| Bubik István | 4, 7, 13, 20, 23 |
| Dunai Tamás | 3, 5, 16, 19, 22, 25-26 |
Historical Context
The 19th century marked Hungary's:
- National Revival (language reforms, anti-Habsburg sentiments)
- Literary Golden Age (Romanticism → Realism transition)
- Cultural Identity (folk motifs in "Kont", classical allusions in "Pán halála")
Did You Know?
Kisfaludy's "Mohács" (Track 1) became an unofficial anthem of Hungarian nationalism after the 1848 Revolution.
Production Details
- Audio Quality: Digitally remastered from original recordings
- Booklet Includes: Poet biographies & historical notes (Hungarian)
- Notable Absence: Petőfi and Arany (featured in other Hungaroton volumes)
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English:
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Hungarian (Cimkék):
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