Description

Bernstein Budapesten '83 – Bartók: Zene | Bernstein: Divertimento (Vinyl LP)

A Live Stereo LP Release by Hungaroton, SLPD 12631

Product Information

Title: Bernstein Budapesten '83 – Bartók: Zene / Bernstein: Divertimento
Label: Hungaroton – SLPD 12631
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album (Stereo)
Country: Hungary
Released: 1983
Genre: Classical
Styles: Modern, Romantic, Contemporary
Recording Details:Insert: Includes a four-page insert with French, German, and Russian translations
- Recorded digitally live at Erkel Theatre, Budapest, on November 15–16, 1983
Key Contributors:
- Conductor: Leonard Bernstein
- Orchestra: A Bajor Rádió Szimfonikus Zenekara
- Piano (Bartók work): Zoltán Kocsis
- Design: Hungaroton
- Engineers: Mosó Endre (studio), Berényi István (digital engineering)
- Liner Notes: Juhász Előd
- Photography By: Hegedűs György
- Producer: Erkel Tibor

Overview

This landmark LP set brings you an exceptional live performance from Budapest in 1983, merging two distinct yet complementary worlds of classical music. On one side, you have Béla Bartók’s "Zene Húros Hangszerekre, Ütőkre És Cselesztára, Sz. 106"—an evocative work for strings, percussion, and celesta that captures the composer’s modern take on folk-inspired harmonies and rhythmic innovation. On the other, Leonard Bernstein’s "Divertimento" is presented as a series of movements that range from playful to poignant, showcasing his ability to blend humor with musical sophistication. The release also features an additional track: a movement titled "Magyar Tánc / Hungarian Dance, No. 6" orchestrated from a work by Johannes Brahms.

Hungarian Overview – Áttekintés

Ez a kiemelkedő LP kiadás a 1983-as budapesti élő felvételt mutatja be, amely két különböző, ám egymást kiegészítő klasszikus zenei világot egyesít. Bartók "Zene húroshangszerekre, ütőkre és cselesztára, Sz. 106" című műve a modern népzenei elemek és ritmikai újítások jegyében született, míg Leonard Bernstein "Divertimento" című darabja változatos, játékos és mély érzelmi tartalommal bír. Az album ezen felül tartalmaz egy extrát, a Johannes Brahms által megalkotott "Magyar Tánc, No. 6" rövid előadását, amely gazdagítja a kiadást.

Product Features

Format & Technical Details

Presentation:
A finely mastered 1983 stereo live recording presented on vinyl.
Insert:
Comes with a four-page booklet featuring translations in French, German, and Russian, which enhances the contextual and cultural appreciation of the performance.

Musical Content

Bartók – Zene Húros Hangszerekre, Ütőkre És Cselesztára, Sz. 106

Track Details:
- A1. Andante Tranquillo: 9:10
- A2. Allegro: 7:10
- A3. Adagio: 6:58
- A4. Allegro Molto: 7:25

Bernstein – Divertimento

Divertimento Structure (Side B):
- B1.1. Sennets And Tuckets (Harsonák És Fanfárok): 14:19
- B1.2. Waltz (Keringő): (time not specified)
- B1.3. Mazurka: (time not specified)
- B1.4. Samba: (time not specified)
- B1.5. Turkey Trot (Pulykaügetés): (time not specified)
- B1.6. Sphinxes: (time not specified)
- B1.7. Blues: (time not specified)
- B1.8. March (Induló): "The BSO Forever" - [In Memoriam]: (time not specified)
Additional Track (Side B2):
- VI. Magyar Tánc / Hungarian Dance, No. 6 (3:12)
  (Composed by Johannes Brahms and orchestrated by Albert Parlow)

Interpretation and Performance

Artistic Insight:
The dual programming of this LP beautifully juxtaposes Bartók’s modern reinterpretation of folk elements with Bernstein’s diverting and eclectic approach to composition.
Exceptional Leadership:
Leonard Bernstein’s conducting brings a refined sensitivity and dramatic intensity to the performance, while Zoltán Kocsis’s pianistic mastery adds depth to the Bartók piece.
Orchestral Excellence:
The performance by A Bajor Rádió Szimfonikus Zenekara captures the rich textures and vibrant contrasts inherent in the works’ neo-romantic and modern idioms.

Interesting Facts

Live Legacy:
Recorded digitally live at the historic Erkel Theatre in Budapest, the album is an authentic document of a vibrant period in Hungarian classical music history.
Cultural Bridge:
The inclusion of multilingual liner notes (French, German, and Russian) underlines the release’s international cultural appeal.
Dual Composer Focus:
The album uniquely brings together the revered legacies of Bartók and Bernstein, two towering figures whose works continue to influence and inspire classical musicians worldwide.
Critical Reception:
This release is celebrated by collectors and enthusiasts for its warm analog sound, careful production, and the exceptional performances captured on vinyl.

Publishers

Released by Hungaroton, this 1983 stereo LP box set is an essential addition to any classical music collection. It stands as a testimony to the enduring power and innovative spirit of both Béla Bartók and Leonard Bernstein, presented by the eminent A Bajor Rádió Szimfonikus Zenekara under the artistic leadership of Leonard Bernstein.

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