Description
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 |
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| Series: | Bartók Béla Complete Edition – Piano Music |
| Format: |
2 x Vinyl, LP, Stereo, Mono
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| Country: | Hungary |
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| 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) | ||
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Book I - Second Part |
20:40 |
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| 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) | ||
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Book II - First Part |
21:08 |
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| 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) | ||
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Book II - Second Part |
21:01 |
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| 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 By – Bartók Béla
- Design [Cover Design] – Győző Varga
- Liner Notes – Szelényi 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
- Piano – Kornél Zempléni
BOX #33
