Bartók Béla - Rhapsody For Piano And Orchestra Op. 1; Suite No 1. Op. 3 - Erzsébet Tusa (piano), Budapest Symphony Orchestra and Hungarian State Orchestra, Conducted By Gyula Németh & János Ferencsik / Hungaroton LP Stereo, Mono 

LPX 11480

Product Details

• Label: Hungaroton – LPX 11480
• Series: Bartók Béla Complete Edition
• Format: Vinyl, LP, Stereo, Mono
• Country: Hungary
• Genre: Classical
• Style: Modern

Overview

This album features two early, captivating works by Hungarian composer Béla Bartók, Rhapsody for Piano and Orchestra Op. 1 (1904) and Suite No. 1 for Orchestra Op. 3 (1905), performed by renowned Hungarian musicians Erzsébet Tusa (piano), the Budapest Symphony Orchestra, and the Hungarian State Orchestra, under the expert direction of conductors Gyula Németh and János Ferencsik. As part of the Bartók Béla Complete Edition, this release highlights Bartók's distinct modern style, rooted in Hungarian folk music and showcasing his innovative approach to composition.

Track Listing

A1: Rhapsody For Piano And Orchestra Op. 1 (1904)

• Conductor: Gyula Németh
• Orchestra: Budapest Symphony Orchestra
• Piano: Erzsébet Tusa

I. Szvit Nagyzenekarra, Op. 3 (Suite No. 1 For Orchestra, Op. 3) (1905)

• Conductor: János Ferencsik

• Orchestra: Hungarian State Orchestra

• A2: 1. Allegro Vivace

• B1: 2. Poco Adagio
• B2: 3. Presto
• B3: 4. Moderato
• B4: 5. Molto Vivace

Key Credits

• Composer: Béla Bartók
• Piano: Erzsébet Tusa
• Conductors: Gyula Németh (A1), János Ferencsik (A2 to B4)
• Orchestras: Budapest Symphony Orchestra, Hungarian State Orchestra
• Artwork (Béla Bartók Oil Painting): István Vedrődy-Vogyeraczky
• Cover Design: Győző Varga
• Engineer: László Csintalan
• Liner Notes: Bónis Ferenc, Rosemarie Prockl (English translation)
• Photography: Holics Gyula
• Recording Supervisors: András Székely (A1), László Beck (A2 to B4)

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