Description

Kodály Karművészete The Choral Music Of Kodály 4. - An Ode For Music; Adventi Ének; Napének; A Magyarokhoz; Rabhazának Fia; Nemzeti Dal / Hungaroton LP Stereo 1986

SLPD 12555

Product Details:

Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
Country: Hungary
Released: 1986
Genre: Classical
Style: Modern

Product Features

Fourth installment in the "Kodály Karművészete The Choral Music Of Kodály" series
Features the Hungarian Radio And Television Chorus conducted by Ferenc Sapszon
Showcases a diverse collection of Kodály's choral compositions, ranging from mixed choruses to male choruses

Overview

Dive into the rich choral repertoire of Zoltán Kodály with this exceptional LP recording. Conducted by Ferenc Sapszon, the Hungarian Radio And Television Chorus delivers powerful renditions of Kodály's compositions, highlighting both modern interpretations and traditional Hungarian themes.

Interesting Facts

Kodály's compositions reflect his deep connection to Hungarian folk music and culture, infused with modern choral techniques.
The album includes a variety of lyrical inspirations, from Shakespearean verses to patriotic Hungarian poetry.

Tracklist

Mixed Choruses (Vegyeskarok)

A1. Óda A Muzsikához = An Ode For Music (Words By William Shakespeare) - 5:10
A2. Adventi Ének = O Come, O Come Emmanuel - 4:25
A3. Jövel, Szentlélek Úr Isten = Come Holy Ghost (Words By András Batizi) - 1:52
A4. Napének = Canticle Of The Sun (Words By Dénes Szedő) - 1:45
A5. Este = Evening (Words By Pál Gyulai) - 4:37
A6. Csatadal = Battle Song (Words By Sándor Petőfi) - 3:03
A7. Siratóének = Lament (Words By Pál Bodrogh) - 3:56
A8. Magyarország Címere = The Arms Of Hungary (Words By Mihály Vörösmarty) - 1:05
A9. A Magyarokhoz = Song Of Faith (Words By Dániel Berzsenyi) - 1:52

Male Choruses (Férfikarok)

B1. Semmit Ne Bánkódjál = Do Not Grieve - 6:12
B2. A Nándori Toronyőr = The Watchman Of Nándor (Words By Mihály Vörösmarty) - 0:40
B3. Emléksorok Fáy Andrásnak = In András Fáy's Album (Words By Mihály Vörösmarty) - 1:27
B4. Élet Vagy Halál = Life Or Death (Words By Sándor Petőfi) - 4:33
B5. A Franciaországi Változásokra = To The Changes Of France (Words By János Batsányi) - 1:18
B6. A Szabadság Himnusza = The Hymn Of Liberty (La Marseillaise) (Two-part Version) (Lyrics By Rouget de Lisle, Translated By Ferenc Jankovich) - 2:00
B7. Nemzeti Dal = National Song (Words By Sándor Petőfi) - 4:50
B8. Rabhazának Fia = The Son Of An Enslaved Country (Words By Sándor Petőfi) - 3:26
B9. Katonadal = Soldier's Song - 3:14

Key Credits

Chorus: Hungarian Radio And Television Chorus, A Magyar Néphadsereg Művészegyüttesének Férfikara
Conductor: Ferenc Sapszon
Soprano Vocals: Mária Sütő
Drum: Zoltán Győrfi
Trumpet: Tibor Lakner