Description
Brahms Hungarian Dances / Danse Hongroises / Ungarische Tänze / Budapest Festival Orchestra / Audio CD
UPC 028946258927
Product Details
- Release Year: 1999
- Label: Philips Classics
- Format: CD, Stereo, Digipak
- Country: US
- Total Timing: 56:05
- Genre: Classical
- Style: Romantic
Overview
This fresh interpretation of Brahms' famous Hungarian Dances brings a new, lively energy to one of the most enduring successes in classical music. Conducted by Ivan Fischer, the Budapest Festival Orchestra delivers these works with a deep connection to their Gypsy roots, thanks to newly reimagined orchestral arrangements. The album features the rich tones of József Lendvay Jr. on violin, József "Csócsi" Lendvay Sr. on Gypsy violin, and the evocative sounds of Oszkár Ökrös on cimbalom, making this a truly captivating performance.
The album revisits Brahms' beloved Hungarian Dances with a vibrant, authentic touch, bringing the energetic and dramatic essence of Hungarian folk music to life. This recording stands out as a modern reworking of these classic compositions, blending the familiar with a refreshing new approach.
Track Listing
- No. 1 in G Minor - 3:17
- No. 2 in D Minor - 4:05
- No. 3 in F - 2:13
- No. 4 in F Sharp Minor - 5:01
- No. 5 in G Minor - 2:34
- No. 6 in D - 3:08
- No. 7 in A - 1:52
- No. 8 in A Minor - 3:16
- No. 9 in E Minor - 2:01
- No. 10 in F - 1:52
- No. 11 in D Minor - 3:52
- No. 12 in D Minor - 2:33
- No. 13 in D - 1:31
- No. 14 in D Minor - 2:34
- No. 15 in B Flat - 2:43
- No. 16 in F Minor - 2:57
- No. 17 in F Sharp Minor - 3:15
- No. 18 in D - 1:28
- No. 19 in B Minor - 1:40
- No. 20 in E Minor - 2:59
- No. 21 in E Minor - 1:29
Key Credits
- Conductor: Ivan Fischer
- Budapest Festival Orchestra
- Violin: József Lendvay Jr.
- Gypsy Violin: József "Csócsi" Lendvay Sr.
- Cimbalom: Oszkár Ökrös
- Producer: Hein Dekker
- Artist and Repertoire Producer: Hermine Sterringa
- Engineer: Roger de Schot
- Engineer (Balance): Jean-Marie Geijsen
- Edited By: Jan Wesselink, Sem de Jongh
