Description
Erkel Ferenc: Bánk Bán / Hungaroton 3x LP, Box Set
LPX 11376-78
Ferencsik Janos, Simándy József, Ágay Karola, Komlóssy Erzsébet, Réti József, Faragó András, Melis György, Palócz László
Product Details
- Label: Hungaroton
- Format: 3 x Vinyl, LP, Album, Box Set
- Country: Hungary
Overview
Experience the rich Hungarian opera tradition with Ferenc Erkel's masterpiece "Bánk Bán," presented in a lavish box set by Hungaroton. This monumental recording features conductor Ferencsik Janos leading the Budapest Philharmonic Orchestra and the State Opera Chorus in a stirring rendition of this national opera.
Interesting Facts
- Historical Significance: "Bánk Bán" is one of Hungary's most beloved operas, with a libretto adapted from József Katona's drama by Egressy Béni, revised by Gusztáv Oláh and Kálmán Nádasdy.
- Legendary Cast: Includes renowned Hungarian vocalists such as Simándy József (Bánk Bán), Ágay Karola (Melinda), Komlóssy Erzsébet (Gertrud Királyné), and more, under the direction of Ferencsik Janos.
- Complete Work: Spread across three LPs, the box set offers a comprehensive presentation of all acts and scenes of "Bánk Bán," allowing listeners to immerse themselves fully in Erkel's operatic vision.
Track Listing
LP 1
- Side A: I. Felvónas, 1. Kép - 18:55
- Side B: I. Felvónas, 1. Kép (Continued) / I. Felvónas, 2. Kép - 23:34
LP 2
- Side C: I. Felvónas, 3. Kép / II. Felvónas, 1. Kép - 23:36
- Side D: II. Felvónas, 1. Kép (Continued) / II. Felvónas, 2. Kép - 27:44
LP 3
- Side E: III. Felvónas, 1. Kép - 17:02
- Side F: III. Felvónas, 2. Kép - 14:55
Key Credits
- Conductor: Ferencsik János
- Orchestra: Budapest Philharmonic Orchestra
- Chorus: State Opera Chorus
- Baritone Vocals: Simándy József (Bánk Bán), Palócz László (Biberach), Faragó András (Petur Bán), Melis György (Tiborc), Rajna András (Tiszt)
- Soprano Vocals: Ágay Karola (Melinda)
- Mezzo-soprano Vocals: Komlóssy Erzsébet (Gertrud Királyné)
- Tenor Vocals: Réti József (Ottó), Jóky Imre (Udvarmester)
- Engineer: Judit Lukács
- Producer: János Mátyás
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