Béla Bartók - Concerto for Orchestra | Music for Strings, Percussion & Celesta (Audio CD)

Product Information

• Label / Catalog Number: Hungaroton – HCDL 31491
• Format: CD, Album (Stereo)
• Country: Hungary
• Released: 1986
• Genre: Classical
• Conductor: Reiner Frigyes
• Performing Orchestra: The Chicago Symphony Orchestra

Overview

Béla Bartók’s "Concerto for Orchestra" in F minor, Sz. 116, BB 123, is one of his most celebrated and accessible masterpieces. Composed in 1943, this five-movement work demonstrates Bartók’s innovative approach by treating each section of the orchestra in a soloistic and virtuosic manner, rather than featuring a single solo instrument as in a conventional concerto. Inscribed with the dates "15 August – 8 October 1943," the work was premiered on December 1, 1944, at Symphony Hall, Boston by the Boston Symphony Orchestra under Serge Koussevitzky. Included on this album is also "Music for Strings, Percussion & Celesta," a work that further explores distinctive timbral combinations with four contrasting movements.

Hungarian Translation – Áttekintés:
Bartók Béla F-moll Concerto for Orchestra, Sz. 116, BB 123, az egyik legismertebb és legközelehetőbb remekműve, melyben az egyes zenekari szekciókat szólóikai, virtuóz módon kezeli a hagyományos koncertformával szemben. A "15 August – 8 October 1943" felirattal ellátott művet 1944. december 1-jén mutatták be a Bostoni Szimfónikus Zenekarral és Serge Koussevitzky karmester irányításával a Symphony Hallban. Az album ezen felül tartalmazza a "Music for Strings, Percussion & Celesta" művet, amely további kísérletezést mutat a különleges hangszínek kombinációjában, négy változatos tételben.

Product Features

Musical & Structural Details

• Concerto for Orchestra (5 Movements):

  1. I. (Introduzione): 9:53
  2. II. (Giuoco delle coppie): 5:57
  3. III. (Elegia): 7:53
  4. IV. (Intermezzo interrotto): 4:13
  5. V. (Finale): Duration not separately listed

• Music for Strings, Percussion & Celesta (4 Movements):

  1. I. Andante tranquillo: 7:00
  2. II. Allegro: 6:58
  3. III. Adagio: 6:57
  4. IV. Allegro molto: 6:41

Notable Details

• Innovative Orchestration:
  The piece redefines the concerto format by giving voice to every part of the orchestra, creating a rich tapestry of sound where even the secondary instruments shine.

• Historical Significance:
  Composed during a turbulent period in history, the work reflects both the intense emotions of its time and Bartók’s enduring commitment to integrating folk elements with modernist techniques.

• Renowned Performance:
  The Chicago Symphony Orchestra, under the baton of Reiner Frigyes, delivers a performance that highlights both the emotional range and technical brilliance of Bartók’s composition.

Interesting Facts

• Composition Dates & Premiere:

  • The score is dated "15 August – 8 October 1943."
  • Premiered on December 1, 1944, at Symphony Hall in Boston by the Boston Symphony Orchestra under Serge Koussevitzky, marking a pivotal moment in Bartók's career.

• Title Clarification:
  Although it is called a "Concerto for Orchestra," the work departs from the traditional concerto form by showcasing the orchestra in a collective, soloistic role rather than isolating a single soloist.

• Legacy:
  Frequently performed since its premiere, this work remains a cornerstone of modern orchestral literature and a testament to Bartók’s innovative approach in blending folk music with classical forms.

Hungarian Translation – Érdekes Tudnivalók:

• Kompozíciós Idő & Bemutató:

  • A partitúra "15 August – 8 October 1943" felirattal készült.
  • 1. december 1-jén debütált a Bostoni Symphony Hallban, a Bostoni Szimfónikus Zenekarral és Serge Koussevitzky karmester vezetésével, ami meghatározó pillanat volt Bartók pályafutásában.

• Cím Megvilágítása:
  Bár "Concerto for Orchestra" névre hallgat, a mű elhagyja a hagyományos koncertformát, hiszen az egész zenekart solo-stílusban mutatja be, nem csupán egyetlen szóló hangszerre fókuszálva.

• Örökség:
  Az első bemutató óta rendszeresen előadott remekmű a modern zenekari irodalom alapköve, és bizonyítja Bartók elkötelezettségét a népzenei elemek integrálására a modernista technikákkal.

Publishers & Credits

• Record Company: Hungaroton
• Conductor: Reiner Frigyes
• Performing Orchestra: Chicago Symphony Orchestra
• Producer / Engineering Credits: (Not explicitly provided; for detailed credits, refer to album liner notes)

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