Description

Ecseri Lakodalmas = Wedding At Ecser - A Magyar Állami Népi Együttes Ének- És Zenekara = Chorus And Orchestra Of The Hungarian State Folk Ensemble / Qualiton LP Stereo, Mono

LPX·18 008

Product Features

Label: Qualiton – LPX·18 008
Format: Vinyl, LP, Stereo, Mono
Country: Hungary
Genre: Folk, World, & Country
Style: Folk

Overview

"Ecseri Lakodalmas" (Wedding At Ecser) is a captivating folk album from the Hungarian State Folk Ensemble (Állami Népi Együttes), featuring traditional Hungarian folk music. This LP, released by Qualiton, highlights the vibrant folk traditions of Hungary, with a mix of lively dances and evocative tunes. The album provides a rich auditory experience of Hungarian folk culture through its diverse repertoire of dances and songs.

Track Listing

Side A:

Kállai Kettős (The Kálló Double Dance)
Composed By: Zoltán Kodály
Széki Muzsika (Music Of Szék)
Composed By: Gulyás
C-moll Csárdás (Csárdás In C Minor)
Composed By: Unknown Artist
Üveges Tánc (Bottle Dance)
Composed By: Gulyás
Este A Fonóban (An Evening In The Spinning Room)
Composed By: Gulyás

Side B:

Magyarországi Cigánytáncok (Gipsy Dances Of Hungary)
Composed By: Csenki
Emlékezés Biharira (In Memory Of Bihari)
Composed By: Csámpai
Háromugrós (Three Jumping Dances)
Composed By: Gulyás
Ecseri Lakodalmas (Wedding At Ecser)
Composed By: Maros

Key Credits

Choir: Állami Népi Együttes Énekkara (Tracks: A1, A3, A4, B1, B3, B4)
Chorus Master: Lantos Rezső (Tracks: A1, A3, A4), Pászti Miklós (Tracks: B1, B3, B4)
Conductor: Lantos Rezső (Tracks: B1 to B4), Pászti Miklós (Tracks: A1 to A4)
Cover Design: Endre Zsigmond
Lead Vocals (Prímás): László Berki
Liner Notes: Maácz László
Orchestra: Állami Népi Együttes Zenekara
Photography: Friedmann, MTI
Producer: István Serédi
Recording Engineer: Endre Radányi
Vocals (Soloists): Márta Szobek (Track: B1), Erzsébet Varga (Track: B3)

Interesting Facts

Rich Tradition: The album features a wide array of Hungarian folk music, from traditional dances to evocative tunes that capture the essence of Hungarian culture.
Distinguished Composers: The tracks include compositions by renowned figures such as Zoltán Kodály, a key figure in Hungarian folk music and ethnomusicology.
Historical Context: The Hungarian State Folk Ensemble is renowned for its efforts in preserving and promoting Hungarian folk traditions, making this album a valuable piece of cultural heritage.