Description
In Memoriam Laczo Istvan (1904-1965) / Discorara Audio CD 2007
DR114
Product Details
- Label: Discorara – DR114
- Format: CD, Compilation
- Country: Hungary
- Released: 2007
- Genre: Classical
Overview
In Memoriam Laczó István (1904–1965) is a moving compilation that pays tribute to the life and artistry of Hungarian baritone Laczó István, featuring recordings from his illustrious career. This album includes captivating live performances from operatic masterpieces by Verdi, Leoncavallo, Bizet, and others, alongside rare historical test recordings by soprano Zsögön Lenke. The collection is a vivid testament to the enduring legacy of Hungarian operatic tradition.
With the accompaniment of esteemed orchestras such as the Hungarian Radio Symphony Orchestra and the Orchestra & Choir of Erkel Theatre, Budapest, conducted by masters like Tóth Péter and Lehel György, this CD is an essential homage to a golden era of Hungarian opera.
Track Listing
Giuseppe Verdi: Il Trovatore (31:17)
Featuring: Svéd Sándor, Takács Paula, Németh Anna, Laczó István, Kelen Tibor, Bukucs Károly
- Recording: 19.12.1961 (live)
Ruggero Leoncavallo: I Pagliacci (18:46)
Featuring: Vámos Ágnes, Laczó István, Radnay György, Kelen Tibor, Turpinszky Béla
- Recording: 12.06.1963 (live)
Giuseppe Verdi: Otello (10:39)
Featuring: Laczó István, Svéd Sándor
- Recording: 17.06.1955
Georges Bizet: Agnus Dei (2:38)
Featuring: Laczó István
- Recording: 09.12.1962
Giacomo Puccini: Tosca - "Vissi d'arte" (2:37)
Featuring: Zsögön Lenke
- Recording: Telefunken test recording, 1936
Richard Wagner: Tannhäuser - "Dich teure Halle" (2:55)
Featuring: Zsögön Lenke
- Recording: Telefunken test recording, 1936
Pietro Mascagni: Cavalleria Rusticana - "Voi lo sapete, o mamma" (3:05)
Featuring: Zsögön Lenke
- Recording: Telefunken test recording, 1936
Giuseppe Verdi: Il Trovatore - "Tacea la notte... Di tale amor..." (4:45)
Featuring: Laczó Ildikó
- Recording: 16.11.1969 (live)
Ferenc Erkel: Bánk Bán - "Hazám, hazám..." (2:44)
Key Credits
- Baritone: Laczó István
- Soprano: Zsögön Lenke, Laczó Ildikó
- Conductor: Tóth Péter, Pless László, Lehel György, Lendvai György
- Orchestras: Orchestra & Choir of Erkel Theatre, Budapest; Hungarian Radio Symphony Orchestra
- Piano: Varga Pál
- Organ: Pécst Sebestyén
