Kodály Karművészete The Choral Music Of Kodály 2. - Esti Dal; Székely Keserves; Mátrai Képek; Szép Könyörgés; Békesség-Óhajtás / Hungaroton LP Stereo 1982

SLPX 12398

Product Details:

• Format: Vinyl, LP, Stereo
• Country: Hungary
• Released: 1982
• Genre: Classical
• Style: Modern

Product Features

• Second volume in the "Kodály Karművészete The Choral Music Of Kodály" series
• Conducted by Ferenc Sapszon, featuring the Hungarian Radio And Television Chorus
• Showcases a selection of Zoltán Kodály's modern choral compositions

Overview

Explore the brilliance of Zoltán Kodály's choral compositions with this captivating LP from Hungaroton. Led by conductor Ferenc Sapszon, the Hungarian Radio And Television Chorus delivers emotive performances, bringing Kodály's modernist approach to life.

Interesting Facts

• "Esti Dal" (Evening Song) and "Székely Keserves" (Transylvanian Lament) are among Kodály's most cherished choral works, blending Hungarian folk influences with contemporary composition techniques.
• This album highlights Kodály's dedication to preserving and promoting Hungarian musical traditions through innovative choral settings.

Tracklist

Side A

• A1. Esti Dal / Evening Song - 3:28
• A2. Székely Keserves / Transylvanian Lament - 4:37
• A3. Köszöntő / Birthday Greeting - 1:15
• A4. Két Zoborvidéki Népdal / Two Folksongs From Zobor - 5:31
• A5. Mátrai Képek / Mátra Pictures - 10:32

Side B

• B1. Szép Könyörgés / Beseeching - 4:10
• B2. Ének Szent István Királyhoz / Hymn To St Stephen The King - 5:08
• B3. Balassi Bálint Elfelejtett Éneke / The Forgotten Song Of Balassi - 5:40
• B4. Békesség-óhatjas - 1801. Esztendő / Wish For Peace - 1801 - 3:32
• B5. Sík Sándor Te Deum / Te Deum Of Sándor Sik - 5:16

Key Credits

• Composer: Zoltán Kodály
• Conductor: Ferenc Sapszon
• Liner Notes: János Mátyás, Katalin Fittler
• Chorus: Hungarian Radio And Television Chorus

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