Bartók New Series: Music for Strings, Percussion & Celesta; Divertimento; Hungarian Sketches – SACD Audio CD

Product Information

• UPC: 5991813251022
• Format: SACD, Hybrid, Multichannel, Stereo Album
• Product Type: Audio CD Album
• Label: Hungaroton – HSACD 32510
• Country: Hungary
• Released: 2010
• Genre: Classical
• Conductor: Zoltán Kocsis
• Orchestra: Hungarian National Philharmonic Orchestra

Overview

Bartók New Series: Music for Strings, Percussion & Celesta; Divertimento; Hungarian Sketches is a definitive audio release celebrating Béla Bartók’s innovative contributions to orchestral music. This album presents three distinct works composed in the 1930s that showcase the evolution of Bartók’s use of folk and national elements melded with modern compositional techniques. The recording, conducted by the eminent Zoltán Kocsis and performed by the Hungarian National Philharmonic Orchestra, captures not only the technical brilliance of Bartók’s scoring—from the shimmering textures of Music for Strings, Percussion & Celesta to the playful yet sophisticated moods of Divertimento and the evocative imagery in Hungarian Sketches—but also the vibrant multicultural fabric of early 20th-century Hungarian music.

Hungarian Translation – Overview (Áttekintés)

A Bartók új sorozat: Zene húroshangszerekre, ütőkre és celestára; Divertimento; Magyar képek egy meghatározó audio kiadás, mely Bartók Béla innovatív zeneszerzői munkásságát ünnepli. Az album három, az 1930-as évekből származó művet mutat be, amelyekben párhuzamosan jelenik meg a népi elemek és a modern kompozíciós technikák ötvöződése. Kocsis Zoltán karmester vezetésével és a Nemzeti Filharmonikus Zenekar előadásában rögzített felvétel nem csupán a Bartók-féle hangszerelés technikai ragyogását mutatja be – a Zene húroshangszerekre, ütőkre és celestára fénylő textúráitól a Divertimento játékos, kifinomult hangulatán át egészen a Magyar képek által idézett érzelmi képekig – hanem a 20. század eleji multikulturális magyar zeneművészet élénkségét is tükrözi.

Product Features

Format & Technical Details

• Album Format: SACD Hybrid offering multichannel and stereo sound
• Audio Quality: High-resolution surround sound (HSACD) provides an immersive listening experience
• Label & Series: Part of the esteemed Bartók New Series by Hungaroton

Key Musical Details

• Repertoire:
  • Music for Strings, Percussion & Celesta (1936, Sz. 106, Bb 114)
    • I. Andante tranquillo – 6:25
    • II. Allegro – 7:20
    • III. Adagio – 6:47
    • IV. Allegro molto – 6:20
  • Divertimento for String Orchestra (1939, Sz. 113, Bb 118)
    • I. Allegro non troppo – 8:08
    • II. Molto adagio – 7:14
    • III. Allegro assai – 6:44
  • Hungarian Sketches for Orchestra (1931, Sz. 97, Bb 103)
    • I. Este a székelyeknél / Evening in Transylvania – 2:26
    • II. Medvetánc / Bear Dance – 1:36
    • III. Melódia / Melody – 1:58
    • IV. Kicsit ázottan / Slightly Tipsy – 2:16
    • V. Ürögi kanásztánc / Swineherd's Dance – 1:57

In-Depth Musical Analysis

• Cultural Synthesis:
  Bartók’s works in this album illustrate a masterful integration of traditional Hungarian folk elements with the contemporary harmonic and rhythmic language of the early twentieth century.
• Technical Brilliance:
  The score for Music for Strings, Percussion & Celesta was composed under precise instrumental requirements, while Divertimento and Hungarian Sketches reflect Bartók’s evolving compositional approach—from the summoning of authentic folk motifs to their transformation into modern soundscapes.
• Historical Context:
  Reflecting on performances that have left a lasting impact on both European and American audiences, this album serves as a testament to Bartók’s enduring influence on classical music and his ability to bridge cultural divides through innovative musical expression.

Publishers

Published by Hungaroton as part of the Bartók New Series, this album is a definitive statement on Bartók's legacy in 20th-century music. With meticulous attention to detail and a high-resolution audio presentation, it stands as an essential resource for classical music enthusiasts, scholars, and performers alike.

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