Bartók – Konzert Für Orchester | Tanzsuite - Concerto for Orchestra | Dance Suite (Vinyl LP)

Concertgebouw-Orchester Amsterdam, Bernard Haitink / Sequenza / Philips LP 1982 Stereo

Product Information

• Label / Catalog Number: Philips – 6527 140
• Series: Sequenza
• Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
• Country: Netherlands
• Released: 1982
• Genre: Classical
• Style: Modern

Overview

This distinguished Philips LP release presents two of Béla Bartók’s celebrated orchestral masterpieces: the Concerto for Orchestra and the Dance Suite (Tanzsuite). Composed in 1943, the Concerto for Orchestra, Sz. 116, BB 123, is a five-movement work that redefines the traditional concerto format. Instead of featuring a single solo instrument, Bartók treats each section of the orchestra as a soloistic contributor, a concept that has captivated audiences since its premiere on December 1, 1944, in Boston’s Symphony Hall under Serge Koussevitzky. Complementing this, the Dance Suite (Sz. 77, BB 86a) – composed in 1923 – showcases Bartók’s early innovative approach to orchestration and folk-inspired rhythms, with an alternative piano reduction version emerging in 1925.

Conducted by the eminent Bernard Haitink, the Concertgebouw-Orchester Amsterdam delivers an interpretation that is both technically precise and emotionally resonant. This Philips LP, part of the Sequenza series, offers a rare insight into Bartók’s modern musical language, capturing the dynamic contrasts and intricate textures of these seminal works.

(Note: This release is prized among collectors and classical connoisseurs for its clarity, balance, and the historical significance of Bartók’s reimagined orchestral structures.)

Product Features

Musical & Structural Details

• Concerto for Orchestra (Sz. 116, BB 123):
  A five-movement orchestral tour de force that treats every instrument section as a solo voice.

  • Movement Details:
    • A1: Introduzione (Andante Non Troppo - Allegro Vivace) – 9:17
    • A2: Giuoco Della Coppie (Allegretto Scherzando) – 6:37
    • A3: Elegia (Andante, Non Troppo) – 6:45
    • A4: Intermezzo Interrotto (Allegretto) – 4:14
    • B1: Finale (Pesante - Presto) – 9:25

• Dance Suite (Sz. 77, BB 86a):
  A spirited work rooted in folk rhythmic traditions, presented here in a full orchestral setting.

  • Movement Sequence:
    • B2a: Moderato
    • B2b: Allegro Molto
    • B2c: Allegro Vivace
    • B2d: Molto Tranquillo
    • B2e: Comodo
    • B2f: Finale (Allegro)
  • Total Duration: 16:46

Performance Personnel

• Conductor: Bernard Haitink
• Orchestra: Concertgebouw-Orchester Amsterdam
• Additional Credits:
  • Illustration: Ben Griepink
  • Liner Notes: Uwe Kraemer
  • Composer: Béla Bartók

Notable Details

• Innovative Concerto Concept:
  Bartók’s Concerto for Orchestra is celebrated for its unconventional approach: rather than spotlighting one soloist, the work features virtuosity across the entire orchestra, blending individual brilliance with collective power.

• Historical Context:
  Inscribed with the dates "15 August – 8 October 1943," this piece emerged during a turbulent period and was embraced for its fresh, modern character upon its premiere, remaining one of Bartók's most performed works.

• Dynamic Orchestration in the Dance Suite:
  The Dance Suite reveals Bartók’s early explorations into transforming folk melodies into robust orchestral movements, an aspect further enriched by the contrasting rendition on this LP.

• Conductorial Expertise:
  Bernard Haitink’s seasoned interpretation with the Concertgebouw-Orchester Amsterdam brings unmatched clarity and dynamic vitality to these works, making this release a must-have for both enthusiasts and scholars of modern classical music.

Track Listing

Concerto for Orchestra

• A1: Introduzione (Andante Non Troppo - Allegro Vivace) – 9:17
• A2: Giuoco Della Coppie (Allegretto Scherzando) – 6:37
• A3: Elegia (Andante, Non Troppo) – 6:45
• A4: Intermezzo Interrotto (Allegretto) – 4:14
• B1: Finale (Pesante - Presto) – 9:25

Dance Suite

• B2a: Moderato
• B2b: Allegro Molto
• B2c: Allegro Vivace
• B2d: Molto Tranquillo
• B2e: Comodo
• B2f: Finale (Allegro) – Total Duration: 16:46

Publishers & Credits

• Record Company: Philips
• Series: Sequenza
• Country: Netherlands
• Release Year: 1982
• Composer: Béla Bartók
• Conductor: Bernard Haitink
• Orchestra: Concertgebouw-Orchester Amsterdam
• Illustration: Ben Griepink
• Liner Notes: Uwe Kraemer

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