László Lajtha: Orchestral Works Vol. 1 / Symphony No. 7, Suite No. 3. Hortobágy / Audio CD

UPC 730099366724

Product Details:

• Label: Marco Polo
• Recording Type: DDD Stereo
• Playing Time: 76'07"
• Country of Release: Germany
• Release Year: August 1994
• Genre: Classical

Overview:

Step into the evocative world of László Lajtha, a Hungarian composer whose works embody the spirit of his nation. This inaugural volume of his orchestral works features the dramatic Symphony No. 7, Op. 63 ("Revolution Symphony"), written in response to the Hungarian Uprising of 1956. It stands as a profound testament to resilience and tragedy.

Also included are the vibrant Suite No. 3, Op. 56 and Hortobágy, Op. 21, a tone poem capturing the essence of Hungary's great plains. With performances by the Pécs Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Nicolás Pasquet, this recording showcases Lajtha's masterful blending of traditional Hungarian inspiration with modern orchestral forms.

Track Listing:

Suite No. 3, Op. 56

1. Très Vif – 4:30
2. Andante – 6:50
3. Presto – 5:41
4. Allegretto – 5:29
5. Gai – 8:19

Hortobágy, Op. 21

1. La Grande Plaine Hongroise (Andante) – 5:03
2. Galopade dans la Puszta (Presto) – 8:08

Symphony No. 7, Op. 63 ("Revolution Symphony")

1. Modéré - Agité – 11:03
2. Lent – 13:36
3. Agité – 6:10

Key Credits:

• Composer: László Lajtha
• Conductor: Nicolás Pasquet
• Orchestra: Pécs Symphony Orchestra
• Producer: László Beck
• Engineer: László Dobos
• Liner Notes: Emőke Solymosi Tari
• Cover Art: Petőfi's Welt by Esteban Fekete
• Publisher: Éditions Leduc, Paris