Music for Cello and Piano – Debussy, Bartók, Fauré, Kodály CD / Hungaroton Classic

UPC: 5991813114020 

MPN: HCD 31140 

Brand Name: Hungaroton Classic

Overview

Music for Cello and Piano presents a masterful selection of works by four towering composers: Debussy, Bartók, Fauré, and Kodály, performed by the virtuoso Miklos Perenyi on cello and Zoltán Kocsis on piano. Released in 2005 by Hungaroton Classic, this CD explores the expressive depth and harmonic sophistication of French and Hungarian repertoire, blending impressionist, late Romantic, and 20th-century modernist styles.

Claude Debussy (1862–1918) revolutionized music with his impressionist style, emphasizing color, texture, and atmosphere. Béla Bartók (1881–1945), Hungary’s iconic composer and ethnomusicologist, infused folk music traditions into his innovative compositions. Gabriel Fauré (1845–1924) was a leading French composer whose works embody lyrical elegance and harmonic refinement. Zoltán Kodály (1882–1967) combined pedagogical insight with musical creativity, producing technically brilliant and expressive works.

This CD is a must-have for lovers of cello and piano music, combining virtuosic performance with profound musical expression.

Product Features

• Format: Audio CD
• Country: Hungary
• Released: 2005
• Genre: Classical
• Artists: Miklos Perenyi (Cello), Zoltán Kocsis (Piano)
• Label: Hungaroton Classic – HCD 31140
• Style: French Impressionism, Hungarian Modernism, Late Romantic

Interesting Facts

• Miklos Perenyi and Zoltán Kocsis are among Hungary’s most celebrated classical musicians, known for their technical mastery and emotional depth.
• This recording features Debussy’s Petite Suite and Sonata for cello and piano, offering an impressionistic palette of textures and moods.
• Bartók’s Rhapsody No. I Sz.88 and Kodály’s Sonatina highlight the fusion of folk elements with classical forms, showcasing Hungary’s rich musical heritage.
• Gabriel Fauré’s Élégie provides a lyrical and introspective centerpiece, contrasting with the rhythmic and folk-inspired Hungarian works.
• The combination of French and Hungarian repertoire provides a cross-cultural musical journey through late 19th and early 20th-century music.

Track Listing

Johann Sebastian Bach — Zoltán Kodály: Three Chorale Preludes

1. Ach, was ist doch unser Leben – 5:17
2. Vater unser im Himmelreich – 4:23
3. Christus, der uns selig macht – 5:11

Claude Debussy: Petite Suite

1. I. En bateau – 3:44
2. II. Cortége – 3:40
3. III. Menuet – 3:24
4. IV. Ballet – 2:57

Claude Debussy: Sonata

1. I. Prologue – 4:34
2. II. Sérénade et Finale – 6:40

Zoltán Kodály: Sonatina – 9:29

Gabriel Fauré: Élégie – 6:19

Béla Bartók: Rhapsody No. I Sz.88

1. "Lassú" – 4:31
2. "Friss" – 5:21

Publishers

• Label: Hungaroton Classic – HCD 31140
• Country: Hungary
• Format: CD
• Release Year: 2005

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