Description
Music in Hungary - An Illustrated History by Batta András, Eckhardt Mária, and Kárpáti János
Product Information
- ISBN: 9786155062018 / 978-6155062018
- ISBN-10: 6155062013
- Product Type: Hardcover book with 2 CDs
- Language: English
- Pages: 320
- Publication Date: 2011
- Publisher: Rózsavölgyi és Co
Overview
Music in Hungary - An Illustrated History is a comprehensive exploration of Hungary's rich musical heritage, authored by Batta András, Eckhardt Mária, and Kárpáti János. This illustrated history includes two accompanying CDs that showcase a selection of Hungarian music, providing listeners with a deeper understanding of the country’s musical evolution. The book has been translated into English by Bernard Adams and was published by Rózsavölgyi és Co in 2011.
Product Features
- Format: Hardcover book with 2 CDs
- Pages: 320 pages
- Language: English
- Genre: Illustrated music history
- Target Audience: Ideal for music enthusiasts, scholars, and anyone interested in Hungary's cultural heritage
Interesting Facts
About the Authors:
Batta András, Eckhardt Mária, and Kárpáti János are prominent figures in Hungarian musicology, known for their extensive research and contributions to the understanding of Hungary’s musical landscape.
Key Themes:
- Cultural Significance: The book highlights the importance of music in Hungarian culture and its role in reflecting the nation's history and identity.
- Diverse Musical Styles: It covers a wide range of musical genres, from folk music to classical compositions, illustrating the evolution of Hungarian music over the centuries.
Publishers
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CD 1 Tracklist
CD 1 (68’32”)
1 Pindar’s Ode to Apollo ~ The Aquincum Organ 1:39"
2 Introitus: Rorate coeli 2:06" - Schola Hungarica, conducted by Laszlé Dobszay
3 Antiphon: O Rex gloriose 2:17" - Schola Hungarica, conducted by Janka Szendrei
4 Peire Vidal: Bem pac d’ivern e d’estin 3:30” - Ferenc Sebő (voice), Fraternitas Musicorum
5 Oswald von Wolkenstein: Du ausserweltes schons 1:38” Les Menestrels — Wiener Ensemble für alte Musik 1
6 Jacques Barbireau: Ax travail suis 1:59” Melinda Lugosi, Boldizsar Keonch, Matyas Antal (voices) Camerata Hungarica, conducted by Laszlé Czidra
7 Sebestyén Tinddi: Egri historidnak summája The 1:26” Account of Eger - fragment) Péter Kertész (voice), Daniel Benké (lute)
8 Ferenc Wathay: Chant XXIII - Aldott magyar nemzet 1:57” (Blessed Hungarian Nation — fragment) Péter Kertész (voice), Csaba Szijjartd (hurdy-gurdy)
9 Valentin Bakfark: Fantasia I (for four parts) 5:15" Daniel Benké (lute)
10 From Gal Huszar’s Hymnal (1574): © kegyelmes 3:19” Jézus Krisztus (O merciful Jesus Christ) The Debrecen College Cantus, conducted by Sandor Berkesi
11 From The Anna Hansen Schuman Codex: Dies est 3:07” laetitiae - Cantio Schola Hungarica, conducted by Laszlé Dobszay
12 Pal Esterhazy: Harmonia caelestis - Jesu, dulcedo 1:49 Maria Zadori (soprano), Capella Savaria, conducted by Pal Németh
13 Joseph Haydn: Baryton Trio D major (Hob: X1:45)- 5:45" Adagio Balazs Kakuk (baryton), Péter Lukacs (viola), Tibor Parkanyi (cello)
14 Joseph Haydn: L’infedelta delusa (Hob: XXVIIS)- 4:54” Duetto: Son disperato Magda Kalmir, Jozsef Gregor (voices), Liszt Ferenc Chamber Orchestra, conducted by Frigyes Sandor
15 Georg Druschetzky: Missa Solemnis in C - Sanctus 1:17 Ingrid Kertesi, Katalin Gémes, Gabor Kallay, Akos Ambrus (voices), Tomkins Vocal Ensemble, Weiner-Szisz Chamber Orchestra, conducted by Janos Dobra
16 Benedek Istvanffy: Missa Sanctae Dorotheae (1774)- 5:58” Kyrie Schola Hungarica, Liszt Ferenc Chamber Orchestra, conducted by Laszlé6 Dobszay
17 Hungarian dances from the Vietonss tablature book 4:41 Mandel Quartet
18 Ferenc Erkel: Bank ban - Melinda’s aria, Act Ul: 3:34” Ölj meg engem, Bank (Kill me, Bank) Karola Agay (soprano), Budapest Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Janos Ferencsik
19 Liszt Ferenc: The Legend of Saint Elizabeth - Ó, alom 2:31” a gyermekkorrdl! (O Kindheitstraum!) Marton Eva (ének), Allami Hangversenyzenckar,
vezényel Joo Arpad
20 Franz Liszt: Hungarian Historical Portraits — István Széchenyi 3:01 Lajos Kertész (piano)
21 Mihaly Mosonyt: Ave verum 3: 07 Franz Liszt Choir and Orchestra, Amsterdam, conducted by Peter Scholez
22 Karoly Goldmark: Die Konigin von Saba - March 2:55" from Act I Orchestra of the Hungarian State Opera, conducted by Adam Fischer
CD 2 (72:11)
1 Janas Bihan: Mikor a penze elfogyott (When his money is all gone) Lajos Boross and his Gypsy Band 2:58
2 Mark Rézsavélgyi: Elso magyar tarsas tancz (First Hungarian Ballroom Dance) Festetics String Quartet 7:35
3 Ferenc Lehar: A mosoly orszdga (Das Land des Lachelns) — Mi’s entrance 3:13 Erzsébet Hazy (soprano), Orchestra of the Budapest Operetta Theater, conducted by Tamas Brédy
4 Ropuly páva, ropülj (Fly, peacock, fly); folk song, Surd, 0:39” TransdanubiaPál Varga (voice)
5 Madárka, madárka, ne zavard a vizet (Little bird, don’t disturb the water); folk song, Lészped, Moldova Demeter Antalné Anna Jané (voice) 1:19
6 Wedding at Szék (Szék, Romania) Marton Ferenczi ,Zsuki” and his Band 2:49”
7 Béla Barték: Suite op. 14 (Sz 62, BB 70) 7:50” Béla Bartok (piano, archive recording)
8 Zoltan Kodaly: Norvég leényok (Norwegian Girls) 2’58” Chamber Chorus of Pécs, conducted by Aurél Tillai ©
9 Erné Dohnanyi: Valtozatok egy gyermekdalra 4:40” (Variations on a Nursery Tune) ~ Variation No. 11 and Finale Zoltan Kocsis (piano), Budapest Festival Orchestra, conducted by Ivan Fischer
10 Led Weiner: Csongor es Tiorde, Suite — North Hungarian Symphony Orchest ary Dance conducted by Laszlo Kovacs
11 Andras Szdllésy: Fubuela Phaedri The King’s Singers
12 Gyorgy Ligeti: Sippal, dobbal, nadihegedűvel (Pipes, Drums, Fiddles) egeduvel
On poems of Sandor Weores
I. Fabula (Fable)
II. Tancdal (Dance Song)
III. Kinai templom (Chinese Temple)
IV. Kuli (Coolie)
Vv. Alma alma (Dream)
VI. Keserédes (Bitter-swect)
VII, Szajkó (Parakeet)
Katalin Kérolyi (mezzo-soprano), Amadinda, Percussion Group
13 Gyérgy Kurtég: Kafka Fragments, Part I (1-19) 15:16
1. Die Guten - 2. Wie cin Weg im Herbst -
3. Verstecke - 4. Ruhelos - 5. Berceuse I -
6. Nimmermehr - 7. "Wenn er mich immer fragt’ -
8. Es zupte mich jemand am Kleid -
9. Die Weissnarinnen - 10. Scene am Bahnhof -
11. Sonntag, den 19 Juli 1910 (Berceuse II) - 12. Meine
Ohrmuschel... - 13. Einmal brach ich mir das Bein
(Chassidischer Tanz) - 14. Umpanzert ~ 15. Zwei
Spazierstécke (Authentisch—-Plagal) — 16. Kleine
Riickkehr — 17. Stolz (1910/15. November, zehn
Uhr) - 18. Triumend hing die Blume (Hommage a
Schumann) — 19. Nichts dergleichen Adrienne Csengery (soprano), Andras Keller (violin)