Description

The Choral Music Of Kodály 1. - Zrinyi Szozata; Jézus És A Kufárok; Öregek; Norvég Leányok; Akik Mindig Elkésnek; Liszt Ferenchez - Hungarian Radio And Television Chorus, Lajos Miller, János Ferencsik / Hungaroton Audio CD 1982 Stereo

HCD12352-2

Manufactured in West Germany

Sung in Hungarian

Product Features:

Format: CD
Photography By, Design: Gábor Klebercz
Producer [Recording]: János Mátyás
Translated By [Rough Translation By]: Mária Steiner
Label: Hungaroton
Manufactured By: Polygram, Hanover, West Germany – 2893 366
Phonographic Copyright ℗: Hungarian Gramophone Company
Recorded In: Hungary
Made In: Hungary
Total Playtime: Approx. 47:00
Booklet: 12 pages with lyrics in Hungarian and English

Overview:

This 1982 Hungaroton release offers a comprehensive exploration of Zoltán Kodály's choral works, performed by the Hungarian Radio and Television Chorus under the baton of renowned conductor János Ferencsik. Featuring a selection of Kodály's compositions, this album showcases his distinctive approach to choral music, marked by rich harmonies and intricate rhythms. The pieces range from the patriotic Zrínyi Szózata to the evocative Jézus És A Kufárok, providing a vivid representation of Kodály's choral artistry.

Track Listing:

Zrínyi Szózata (Hymn Of Zrínyi) – 18:50
Words By: Zrínyi Miklós
Jézus És A Kufárok (Jesus And The Traders) – 6:45
Öregek (The Aged) – 7:48
Words By: Weöres Sándor
Norvég Leányok (Norwegian Girls) – 2:56
Akik Mindig Elkésnek (Too Late) – 3:15
Words By: Endre Ady
Liszt Ferenchez (Ode To Liszt) – 8:01
Words By: Vörösmarty Mihály

Interesting Facts:

Zoltán Kodály was a key figure in Hungarian music education and composition, and his choral works are celebrated for their depth and complexity.
The Zrínyi Szózata is a monumental choral work inspired by the heroism of Miklós Zrínyi, a Hungarian national hero.
The album includes a twelve-page booklet with lyrics in both Hungarian and English, providing insight into Kodály’s textual and musical nuances.
János Ferencsik was a prominent Hungarian conductor known for his interpretations of Kodály and Bartók.