New Year's Concert 2004 – A Majestic Live Performance by Dohnányi Orchestra Budafok (Music CD)

Product Information

• Product Type: Music CD (Live Concert Recording)
• Format: Compact Disc, Digital Audio
• Catalog Number: DOB-CD 007/A
• Label: Private Hungarian
• Country: Hungary
• Released: 2004
• Genre: Classical / Orchestral
• Style: Live New Year's Concert, Symphonic & Opera Excerpts
• Total Playing Time: (Approximately based on track durations)

Recorded at the 22nd Studio of the Hungarian Radio between December 20th and 23rd, 2003. Recording produced by Tibor Alpár with sound engineering by Zoltán László and captured by Sound Express.

Overview

Experience the vibrant spirit of New Year's celebrations in this magnificent live recording by the Dohnányi Orchestra Budafok. The New Year's Concert 2004 captures a captivating program that spans a diverse array of orchestral masterpieces—from the grand overtures of Smetana and Nielsen to the enchanting melodies of Tchaikovsky and Anderson, culminating in the rousing finale of Dohnányi’s own "Symphonic Minutes." Designed to dazzle and inspire, this performance blends classical tradition with festive energy, making it an essential addition to any classical music collection.

Product Features

Format & Production Details

• Audio Quality & Recording:

  • Recorded live at the Hungarian Radio’s 22nd Studio over four days in December 2003.
  • Produced by Tibor Alpár with sound engineering by Zoltán László, ensuring pristine clarity and dynamic range.

• Presentation:

  • Packaged in a jewel case with comprehensive printed program notes, providing detailed insights into the concert repertoire and performance context.

• Performance Highlights:

  • The Dohnányi Orchestra Budafok, known for its dynamic and expressive interpretations, delivers a performance full of musical brilliance and emotional depth.
  • Special guest contributions include featured violinist Gábor Berán and the Budapest Academic Choral Society, enhancing the grandeur of the live performance.

Track Listing

1. Smetana: The Bartered Bride Overture
2. Nielsen: Aladdin SuiteTchaikovsky: The Nutcracker Flower Waltz
   • Oriental Festmarch
   • Aladdin's Dream and Dance of the Morning Mist
   • Hindu Dance
   • Chinese Dance
   • Market Place in Ispahan
   • Prisoner's Dance
   • Negro Dance
4. Anderson: Irish Suite
   • The Irish Washerwoman
   • The Minstrel Boy
   • The Rakes of Mallow
   • The Wearing of the Green
   • The Last Rose of Summer
   • The Girl I Left Behind
5. Dohnányi: Symphonic Minutes – Finale
   • Performed by the Dohnányi Orchestra Budafok with Gábor Berán (violin) and the Budapest Academic Choral Society

Note: Track durations (e.g., “Tan’ Ibhan” style extended piece) and precise numbering may vary as indicated by the original concert program.

Interesting Facts

• Celebratory Tradition:
  The New Year's Concert is a time-honored tradition in Hungary, with the Dohnányi Orchestra Budafok offering an annual musical feast that uplifts audiences with a blend of classical rigor and festive enthusiasm.

• Repertoire Diversity:
  The program spans several iconic composers and styles—from the lyrical romanticism of Tchaikovsky’s "The Nutcracker Flower Waltz" to the rhythmic and exotic passages of Nielsen’s "Aladdin Suite." This diversity ensures an emotionally rich and varied listening experience.

• Artistic Collaboration:
  With special contributions by eminent artists, including featured solo performances and choral segments, this concert not only highlights the technical mastery of the orchestra but also its ability to weave collaboration into a seamless musical narrative.

• State-of-the-Art Recording:
  Captured in the esteemed 22nd Studio of the Hungarian Radio, the digital audio quality preserves the live ambiance and the nuanced dynamics of the performance, making it a must-have for audiophiles and classical music enthusiasts alike.

Publishers

Recorded by Sound Express and produced by Tibor Alpár, with sound engineered by Zoltán László.
Distributed by Hungarian Radio and associated labels.
All rights reserved by the Dohnányi Orchestra Budafok and its respective licensing bodies.

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