Description
Kodály: Choral Works 1 (Mixed And Female Choruses) / Hungaroton LP Stereo, Mono
LPX 1259
Chorus Of The Hungarian Radio And Television, "Kodály Zoltán" Chorus Of The Klára Leövey Secondary School, Conducted By Vásárhelyi Zoltán And Ilona Andor
Product Details
- Label: Hungaroton – LPX 1259
- Format: Vinyl, LP, Stereo, Mono
- Country: Hungary
Overview
Explore the profound choral compositions of Zoltán Kodály with "Choral Works 1," a compelling LP featuring the vibrant voices of the Chorus of the Hungarian Radio and Television and the "Kodály Zoltán" Chorus of the Klára Leövey Secondary School. Conducted by Zoltán Vásárhelyi and Ilona Andor, this album showcases a rich tapestry of modern and contemporary choral music, reflecting Kodály's deep-rooted influence on Hungarian and international music scenes.
Tracklist
Side A:
- Horatii Carmen II. 10 (... De Aurea Mediocritate)
- Cohors Generosa
- Advent Song ("Veni, Veni Emanuel")
- Media Vita In Morte Summos (In Memoriam Mátyás Seiber)
- Pange Lingua
- Organ: Gábor Lehotka
Side B:
- Four Italian Madrigals
- Chi Vuol Veder (M. D. Frescobaldi)
- Fior Scoloriti (M. M. Boiardo)
- Chi D´Amor Sente (G. Fiorentino)
- Fuor De La Bella Caiba (Unknown)
- Psalm 150
- Ave Maria
- Fancy (W. Shakespeare)
- Alto Vocals: Ágnes Hegyi
- Woe Is Me (Folk Poetry)
- Alto Vocals: Ágnes Hegyi
- Soprano Vocals: Éva Andor
- Night In The Mountain No. 5 (Wordless)
Key Credits
- Choirs: Chorus of the Hungarian Radio and Television; "Kodály Zoltán" Chorus of the Klára Leövey Secondary School
- Conductors: Zoltán Vásárhelyi (Side A), Ilona Andor (Side B)
- Cover Design: Irma Janáky
- Engineer: Judit Lukács
- Liner Notes: László Eősze
- Producer: János Mátyás
Style and Genre
This album blends elements of modern and contemporary classical music, highlighting Kodály's unique approach to choral composition. From solemn hymns to lively madrigals and reflective folk-inspired pieces, each track captures the essence of Kodály's musical genius and the skill of the performers.
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