Description

Zoltán Kocsis – Béla Bartók: Music for Piano (8-CD Set)

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Product Information

UPC: 028947567202
Product Type: 8-CD Set (Solo Piano Recordings)
Genre: Classical – Solo Piano, Folk & Contemporary Works
Composer: Béla Bartók (1881–1945)
Performer: Zoltán Kocsis
Label: PHILIPS, a Universal Music Company
Catalog Numbers:Website: www.universalclassics.com
- CD Set: 475 6720 PB8
- Additional references: CD 54.03, CDS, CDC, etc.

Overview

Zoltán Kocsis – Béla Bartók: Music for Piano is an expansive 8-CD collection that showcases the depth and diversity of Bartók’s solo piano works. Performed with precision and expressive insight by the distinguished pianist Zoltán Kocsis, this set spans a broad repertoire—from intimate bagatelles and evocative folk dances to sonatas, suites, and the groundbreaking Mikrokosmos. Each disc encapsulates a unique facet of Bartók’s compositional genius, making this collection an essential acquisition for connoisseurs of classical piano music.

Product Features

Format: 8 Compact Discs
Repertoire Highlights:
- 14 Bagatelles (BB 50-2)
- Elegies (BB 49)
- Romanian Folk Dances (e.g., BB 56-3, BB 88)
- Sonatina (BB 69-3)
- Hungarian Folk Tunes (BB 80b)
- Hungarian Folk Songs from the Csik District (BB 45b)
- Allegro Barbaro (BB 63-4)
- Dirges, Suites, Romanian Christmas Carols (BB 67), Studies (BB 81-3)
- Rondos on Folk Tunes (BB 92)
- Sonata for Piano (BB 88)
- Out of Doors (BB 89)
- Little Piano Pieces (BB 90), Petite Suite (BB 113)
- Mikrokosmos (Books I-II and IV-VI)
- 3 Burlesques (BB 55-7), Sketches (BB 54), Hungarian Peasant Songs (BB 79)
- Easy Piano Pieces (BB 51)
- Dance Suite (BB 86b), Rhapsody, op.1 (long & short versions)
- 4 Piano Pieces (BB 27) and Marche funèbre from “Kossuth” (BB 31)
Included Materials:
- Booklet with detailed liner notes and programme information
- Brochure with historical context and interpretative insights

Interesting Facts

Diverse Repertoire:
The set spans Bartók’s wide-ranging output—from intimate bagatelles and reflective elegies to vigorous folk dances and innovative Mikrokosmos—showcasing his ability to blend folk elements with modern classical forms.
Historical Insight:
The collection reflects Bartók’s compositional evolution and offers a glimpse into his experiences during his challenging years in the USA after leaving Hungary in 1940.
Interpretive Mastery:
Zoltán Kocsis, renowned for his profound musical insight and technical prowess, delivers recordings that bring clarity and emotional depth to even the most intricate passages.
Cultural Resonance:
Bartók’s integration of Hungarian folk elements with classical structures is brilliantly captured in this set, offering a vibrant musical portrait that continues to resonate with listeners today.

Publishers

Published by PHILIPS, a Universal Music Company. All rights are reserved under UPC 028947567202. Detailed production and recording information are provided in the enclosed booklet and brochure. For further details, please visit www.universalclassics.com.

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