Hortus Musicus - 21 Egyházi ének / 21 Songs from the Church / Audio CD 1998 / BGCD026

UPC 5998272701945

Product Details:

• Label: Periferic Records – BGCD 026
• Format: CD, Album
• Country: Hungary
• Released: 1998
• Genre: Sacred Choral Music

Overview

HORTUS MUSICUS ÉNEKEGYÜTTES: 21 Egyházi Ének (21 Songs From the Church) is a timeless collection of sacred choral works performed by the Hortus Musicus Vocal Group. This album brings together compositions by Hungary’s most revered composers, celebrating the beauty and depth of religious music.

The album opens with Kodály Zoltán’s moving "Adventi Ének," setting a reverent tone, and progresses through a variety of liturgical themes, including the solemn "Ave Maria" by Liszt Ferenc and the jubilant "Jubilate Deo" by Halmos László. Each piece is performed with unmatched precision, capturing the sacred and emotional essence of the texts.

Recorded at Tom-Tom Studio with expert engineering by Farkas László, the album offers an immersive listening experience. From contemplative hymns to celebratory anthems, this compilation is an essential addition for fans of sacred music and Hungarian choral traditions.

Track Listing:

1. Kodály Zoltán: Adventi Ének (The Song of the Advent) – 3:40
2. Farkas Ferenc: Áldott Éj (Blessed Night) – 1:12
3. Lisznyai Szabó Gábor: Puer Natus Bethlehem – 1:30
4. Rossa Ernő: Éjféli Ének (Midnight Song) – 1:48
5. Bogár Imre: Istengyermek (Child of God) – 1:57
6. Liszt Ferenc: Ave Maria – 2:10
7. Deák Bárdos György: Crucifigatur – 2:04
8. Lányi Ernő: Adoramus Te Christe – 3:08
9. Szokolay Sándor: Alleluia – 1:37
10. Bárdos Lajos: Hat Ének (Six Songs)
    • Idők Vezére (Leader of Times) – 0:38
11. Üdvözlégy Nagy Király (Hallelujah Great King) – 1:10
12. Édes Jézus (Sweet Jesus) – 2:23
13. Az Úristent Magasztalom (Let Me Praise the Lord) – 2:40
14. Mária Szíve (Mary’s Heart) – 1:29
15. Ó Ékes Szép Virág (Oh Graceful Flower) – 2:20
16. Halmos László: Jubilate Deo – 1:33
17. Kertész Gyula: Cantantibus Organis – 3:49
18. Orbán György: Liber Scriptus – 2:20
19. Kocsár Miklós: Hegyet Hágék (I Mount the Hill) – 3:03
20. Harmat Artur: De Profundis – 2:40
21. M. Duruflé/Füri Gábor: Pie Jesu – 2:20

Total Time: 49:54

Key Credits:

• Recording Engineer: Farkas László
• Producer: Bogár Imre
• Publishing Producer: Gergely Böszörményi
• Cover Design: Royal Rocket Studio/Kathi Zsolt