New Directions – Works by Kálmán Oláh, György Orbán & Péter Tóth / Audio CD

UPC 5991813275523

Made in Hungary

Product Details

• Label: Hungaroton
• Format: CD, Album
• Country: Hungary (EU)
• Released: 2014
• Genre: Classical, Choral

Overview

This remarkable collection showcases the works of three distinguished Hungarian composers—Kálmán Oláh, György Orbán, and Péter Tóth—performed by the ELTE Béla Bartók Choir and University Orchestra under the baton of László Kovács. Each composition is dedicated to the ensemble, drawing inspiration from Hungarian literary giants and historical texts. The album combines the emotional depth of choral arrangements with the grandeur of orchestral performance.

Featured Works

1. György Orbán: Lux Æterna
   A piece commemorating the founder of the ELTE Béla Bartók Choir, showcasing Orbán's signature blend of spiritual and lyrical elements.

2. Péter Tóth: Res Gesta Mundi (About the Things of the World)
   A grand oratory inspired by the medieval vagabond poetry collection Carmina Burana, melding historical themes with powerful modern interpretations.

3. Kálmán Oláh: A Duna Arca (The Face of the Danube)
   A composition set to texts by Hungarian poets Attila József, Dezső Kosztolányi, Endre Ady, and Sándor Petőfi, capturing the spirit and beauty of the Danube River.

Track Listing

1. György Orbán: Lux Æterna – 20:59
2. Péter Tóth: Res Gesta Mundi (About the Things of the World) – 21:07
3. Kálmán Oláh: A Duna Arca (The Face of the Danube) – 19:16

Total Duration: ~61 minutes

Key Credits

• Conductor: László Kovács
• Performers: ELTE Béla Bartók Choir and University Orchestra
• Composers: Kálmán Oláh, György Orbán, Péter Tóth