30 Years of the Szeged Symphony Orchestra / 30 éves a Szegedi Szimfonikus Zenekar / Audio CD 

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Overview:

This album commemorates the 30th anniversary of the Szeged Symphony Orchestra with a selection of iconic orchestral works conducted by renowned maestros. Featuring works by Giuseppe Verdi, Richard Wagner, and Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, it showcases the orchestra’s powerful performances in a live concert setting.

Track Listing:

1. Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901)

   • La Forza del Destino (The Force of Destiny) – Overture/Sinfonia
   • Conducted by: Tamás Pál
   • Duration: 7'43"

2. Richard Wagner (1813-1883)

   • Der fliegende Holländer (The Flying Dutchman) – Overture/Vorspiel
   • Conducted by: Géza Oberfrank
   • Duration: 10'33"

3. Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov (1844-1908)

   • Sheherazade (Op. 35)
     • The Sea and Sindbad's Ship
     • The Story of Prince Kalender
     • The Young Prince and the Young Princess
     • The Festival at Baghdad. Shipwreck on the Magnetic Rock
   • Conducted by: Ervin Acél
   • Violin Solo by: István Kosztándi
   • Duration:
     • The Sea and Sindbad's Ship – 10'19"
     • The Story of Prince Kalender – 13'05"
     • The Young Prince and the Young Princess – 12'04"
     • The Festival at Baghdad. Shipwreck on the Magnetic Rock – 12'39"

Total Playing Time: 67'14"

Key Credits:

• Violin Soloist: István Kosztándi
• Sound Engineer: Lajos Pétervári
• Live Recordings:
  • Szeged National Theatre, 16 June 1999 (Track 1)
  • 16 November 1998 (Track 2)
  • 26 October 1998 (Tracks 3–6)