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Bartók Béla: For Children - Kornél Zempléni (piano) / Bartók Béla Complete Edition – Piano Music / Hungaroton 2x LP, Stereo, Mono / LPX 11394/95

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Bartók Béla: For Children - Kornél Zempléni (piano) / Bartók Béla Complete Edition – Piano Music / Hungaroton 2x LP, Stereo, Mono 

LPX 11394/95

 

Label: Hungaroton – LPX 11394/95
Series: Bartók Béla Complete Edition – Piano Music
Format:
2 x Vinyl, LP, Stereo, Mono
Country: Hungary
Released:   
 
Genre: Classical
Style: Modern

 

Summary:

About the Album

"Bartók Béla: For Children," performed by the distinguished pianist Kornél Zempléni, is an exquisite collection of pieces composed by Béla Bartók. This compilation, released under the series "Bartók Béla Complete Edition – Piano Music," is a tribute to Bartók's rich musical legacy, showcasing his contribution to modern classical music. The album, featuring a blend of stereo and mono recordings, is pressed on two vinyl LPs, emphasizing the traditional and authentic sound quality that vinyl enthusiasts cherish.

Tracklist Breakdown

Book I - First Part (19:20)

  • Tracks A1 to A21 include various pieces such as "Children At Play," "Pillow Dance," and "Soldier's Song," each encapsulating unique moods ranging from playful to contemplative.

Book I - Second Part (20:40)

  • Tracks B1 to B19 continue the journey with pieces like "Dance Song" and "Jeering Song," reflecting a blend of lighthearted and ironic tones.

Book II - First Part (21:08)

  • Tracks C1 to C22 feature compositions like "Wedding Song" and "Funeral Song," offering a rich tapestry of human emotions and experiences.

Book II - Second Part (21:01)

  • Tracks D1 to D16, including "Scherzando" and "The Highway Robber," conclude the album with a diverse range of thematic elements.

Additional Credits

  • Composed By: Bartók Béla
  • Cover Design: Győző Varga
  • Liner Notes: Szelényi István, with English translations by Rosemarie Prockl and German translations by Imre Ormay
  • Photography: Front cover by Gyula Holics, featuring a reproduction of a photo of Béla Bartók from 1910, owned by the Bartók Archives, Budapest.

Significance and Reviews

This album, a must-have for classical music aficionados and vinyl collectors, is not just a musical journey but a deep dive into the cultural and historical significance of Bartók's compositions. The pieces in "For Children" are not merely children's songs; they are sophisticated compositions that reflect Bartók's deep engagement with the folk music traditions of Eastern Europe and his innovative approach to modern classical music.

 

Tracklist:

    For Children (1908-09)  
    Book I - First Part 19:20
A1   1. Children At Play (Allegro)
A2   2. Children's Song (Andante)
A3   3. (Quasi Adagio)
A4   4. Pillow Dance (Allegro)
A5   5. Play (Allegretto)
A6   6. Study For The Left Hand (Allegro)
A7   7. Play Song (Andante Grazioso)
A8   8. Children's Game (Allegretto)
A9   9. Song (Adagio)
A10   10. Children's Dance (Allegro Molto)
A11   11. (Lento)
A12   12. (Allegro)
A13   13. Ballad (Andante)
A14   14. (Allegretto)
A15   15. (Allegro Moderato)
A16   16. Old Hungarian Tune (Andante Rubato)
A17   17. Round Dance (Lento)
A18   18. Soldier's Song (Andante Non Troppo)
A19   19. (Allegretto)
A20   20. Drinking Song (Allegro)
A21   21. (Allegro Robusto)
   

 

 

Book I - Second Part

 

 

20:40

B1   22. (Allegretto)
B2   23. Dance Song (Allegro Grazioso)
B3   24. (Andante Sostenuto)
B4   25. (Parlando)
B5   26. (Moderato)
B6   27. Jest (Allegramente)
B7   28. Choral (Andante)
B8   29. Pentatonic Tune (Allegro Scherzando)
B9   30. Jeering Song (Allegro Ironico)
B10   31. (Allegro Tranquillo)
B11   32. (Andante)
B12   33. (Allegro Non Troppo)
B13   34. (Allegretto)
B14   35. (Con Moto)
B15   36. Drunkard's Song (Vivace)
B16   37. Swine-Herd's Song (Allegro)
B17   38. Winter Solstice Song (Molto Vivace)
B18   39. (Allegro Moderato)
B19   40. Swine-Herd's Dance (Allegro Vivace)
   

 

 

Book II - First Part

 

 

21:08

C1   1. (Allegro)
C2   2. (Andante)
C3   3. (Allegretto)
C4   4. Wedding Song (Andante)
C5   5. Variations (Molto Andante)
C6   6. Round Dance I (Allegro)
C7   7. Sorrow (Andante)
C8   8. Dance (Allegro Non Troppo)
C9   9. Round Dance II (Andante)
C10   10. Funeral Song (Largo)
C11   11. (Lento)
C12   12. (Andante Rubato)
C13   13. (Allegro)
C14   14. (Moderato)
C15   15. Bagpipe (Molto Tranquillo)
C16   16. Lament (Lento)
C17   17. (Andante)
C18   18. Teasing Song (Sostenuto)
C19   19. Romance (Assai Lento)
C20   20. Game Of Tag (Presto)
C21   21. Pleasantry (Allegro Moderato)
C22   22. Revellry (Molto Allegro)
   

 

 

Book II - Second Part

 

 

21:01

D1   23. (Andante Tranquillo)
D2   24. (Andante)
D3   25. Scherzando (Allegretto)
D4   26. Pesant's Flute (Andante, Molto Rubato)
D5   27. Pleasantry II (Allegro)
D6   28. (Andante, Molto Rubato)
D7   29. Canon (Allegro Non Troppo)
D8   30. Bagpipe II (Vivace)
D9   31. The Highway Robber (Allegro)
D10   32. (Pesante)
D11   33. (Andante Tranquillo)
D12   34. Farewell (Adagio)
D13   35. Ballad (Moderato)
D14   36-37. Rhapsody (Parlando, Molto Rubato - Allegro Moderato)
D15   38. Dirge (Lento)
D16   39. Mourning Song (Lento)
 
 
 
 
  • Composed ByBartók Béla
  • Design [Cover Design]Győző Varga
  • Liner NotesSzelényi István
  • Liner Notes [English Translation]Rosemarie Prockl
  • Liner Notes [German Translation]Imre Ormay
  • Photography By [Front Cover, Béla Bartók In 1910: Reproduction Of A Photo In Possession Of The Bartók Archives, Budapest]Gyula Holics
  • PianoKornél Zempléni

 

 

 

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