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Béla Bartók – Recordings from Private Collections 4 CD Set (Hungaroton Classic)

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Béla Bartók – Recordings from Private Collections 4 CD Set (Hungaroton Classic)

Product Information

  • Title: Béla Bartók – Recordings from Private Collections 4CD Set
  • Catalog Number: HCD 12334-37
  • Format: 4 x CD, Album
  • Label: Hungaroton Classic – HCD 12334-37
  • Country: Hungary
  • Released: 1995
  • Genre: Classical

Overview

English:
This extraordinary 4-CD set gathers rare recordings of Béla Bartók, compiled from private collections. It serves as a companion to Hungaroton's acclaimed "Bartók at the Piano" series and brings together nearly four hours of additional material recorded between 1910 and 1944. The set features an eclectic mix of Bartók’s performances—including intimate piano interpretations, excerpts from larger orchestral works, and unique interviews, lectures, and family recordings. Beyond showcasing his innovative piano technique and distinctive harmonic language deeply influenced by Hungarian, Transylvanian, and Romanian folk music, this collection offers listeners a rare glimpse into Bartók’s multifaceted world as a composer, ethnomusicologist, and recording enthusiast.

Hungarian Translation – Overview (Áttekintés):
Ez a rendkívüli, 4 CD-ből álló kiadás ritka, magángyűjteményekből származó felvételeket gyűjt össze Bartók Béla művészétől. A készlet a Hungaroton "Bartók a zongorán" címmel kiadott sorozatának kiegészítéseként szolgál, és közel négy órányi, 1910 és 1944 közötti anyagot tartalmaz. A válogatásban megtalálhatók Bartók intim zongorajátékai, nagyobb zeneművek kivonatai, valamint egyedülálló interjúk, előadások és családi felvételek. A készlet nemcsak bemutatja a zeneszerző innovatív zongorajátékát és a magyar, erdélyi, román népzenéből átszűrődő harmóniáit, hanem ritka bepillantást enged Bartók Béla, a zeneszerző, etnomuzsikus és felvételkészítő sokoldalú világába.

Product Features

Format & Specifications

  • Format: 4 x CD, Album
  • Label & Catalog: Hungaroton Classic – HCD 12334-37
  • Country of Origin: Hungary
  • Release Year: 1995
  • Genre: Classical

Recording and Content Highlights

  • Diverse Material:
    This set compiles not only commercial recordings of Bartók’s piano performances but also non-commercial, private recordings—ranging from early field recordings made on cylinders to modern radio broadcasts and intimate interviews.
  • Comprehensive Coverage:
    The albums include performances of works such as piano concertos, solo piano pieces (e.g., “Allegro barbaro,” “Ten Easy Pieces,” and various bagatelles and improvisations), orchestral excerpts, and even collaborative recordings featuring renowned ensembles.
  • Historical Insight:
    In addition to musical performances, the set features captivating spoken-word segments—lectures on ethnomusicological fieldwork (including a collecting tour in Anatolya), radio interviews, and personal family conversations—that enrich our understanding of Bartók’s passion for folk music and technological innovations in recording.
  • Notable Collaborations and Performers:
    Contributions by celebrated artists and conductors such as Ernest Ansermet, Ernő Dohnànyi, and instrumentalists including Ditta Pásztory-Bartók, Ede Zathureczky, and Mihály Székely enhance the historical and artistic value of these recordings.

Interesting Facts

English:

  • Rare Compilation:
    This collection assembles an additional four hours of Bartók's recordings that have been preserved from private sources and non-commercial sessions, offering an unparalleled insight into the composer's personal engagement with recording technology.
  • A Multifaceted Legacy:
    Béla Bartók (1881–1945) was not only a pioneering composer and pianist but also a dedicated ethnomusicologist who collected Eastern European and Middle Eastern folk music. His innovative work has left an indelible mark on 20th-century classical music, characterized by irregular and obsessive rhythms intertwined with folk melodies.
  • Unique Oral History:
    Included in the set are rare interviews and radio broadcasts. These recordings, featuring Bartók discussing his work and the cultural context of his music, provide valuable historical and personal perspectives.

Hungarian Translation – Interesting Facts (Érdekes Tények):

  • Ritka Válogatás:
    Ez a készlet további négy órányi, magángyűjteményekből származó, nem kereskedelmi célra készült felvételt gyűjt össze, páratlan betekintést kínálva a zeneszerző felvételkészítés iránti személyes elkötelezettségébe.
  • Sokoldalú Örökség:
    Bartók Béla (1881–1945) nem csupán úttörő zeneszerző és zongorista volt, hanem elhivatott etnomuzsikus is, aki kelet-európai és közel-keleti népzenét gyűjtött. Innovatív munkássága maradandó nyomot hagyott a 20. századi klasszikus zenében, melyre jellegzetes, rendszertelen és addiktív ritmusok, valamint népi dallamok jellemzőek.
  • Egyedi Szóbeli Örökség:
    A készlet ritka interjúkat és rádióműsorokat is tartalmaz, ahol Bartók személyesen beszél munkásságáról és a zenéje kulturális hátteréről – ez értékes történelmi és személyes perspektívát kínál.

Track Listing Overview

The 4-CD set is organized to showcase a wide range of Bartók’s musical expressions:

  • CD 1:
    Includes early piano pieces and folk dance excerpts such as selections from "For Children," "Ten Easy Pieces," "Romanian Folk Dances," and improvisations on Hungarian peasant songs.
  • CD 2:
    Features larger-scale works including excerpts from piano concertos, variations, piano sonata fragments, and pieces from the Mikrokosmos series, along with duo performances.
  • CD 3:
    Presents extended performances of works for two pianos and orchestral excerpts such as the "Rhapsody for Piano & Orchestra" and the complete multi-movement Sonata for 2 Pianos in F Minor.
  • CD 4:
    Comprises recordings that extend beyond musical performances—featuring a rhapsody for violin & piano, Hungarian Folksongs arranged for violin and piano, the "Concerto pathétique," as well as rare spoken-word segments including interviews, radio lectures, and family recordings.

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