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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