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Bartók for Orchestra [Box Set]
Bela Bartok, Zoltan Kodaly, Adam Fischer
Bartók for Orchestra [Box Set]
Genres: Dance & Electronic, Classical
 
  •  Track Listings (7) - Disc #1
  •  Track Listings (7) - Disc #2
  •  Track Listings (5) - Disc #3
  •  Track Listings (21) - Disc #4
  •  Track Listings (6) - Disc #5
  •  Track Listings (8) - Disc #6

Some people are frightened by the (mostly) 20th century Hungarian composer Béla Bartók. His colorful orchestration and by turns folksy and angular rhythms and melodies seem to be cut from very exotic cloth. But t...  more »

     
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All Artists: Bela Bartok, Zoltan Kodaly, Adam Fischer, Hungarian State Symphony Orchestra
Title: Bartók for Orchestra [Box Set]
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Label: Nimbus Records
Release Date: 10/7/1997
Album Type: Box set
Genres: Dance & Electronic, Classical
Styles: Ballets & Dances, Ballets, Dances, Forms & Genres, Concertos, Historical Periods, Modern, 20th, & 21st Century, Instruments, Strings, Symphonies
Number of Discs: 6
SwapaCD Credits: 6
UPC: 710357177125

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Some people are frightened by the (mostly) 20th century Hungarian composer Béla Bartók. His colorful orchestration and by turns folksy and angular rhythms and melodies seem to be cut from very exotic cloth. But there's nothing to fear--this six-CD set presents his most popular orchestral music played with authentic flair by the Hungarian State Orchestra: the two violin concerti with the excellent soloist Gerhart Hetzel, the suite from his ballet The Wooden Prince, the Music for Strings, Percussion, and Celesta, the Concerto for Orchestra, and several other flavorful works. As a bonus, three pieces by his compatriot, Zoltán Kodály are included. A fine introduction to a master composer. --Robert Levine
 

CD Reviews

A very welcome anthology for modest price
Ray Barnes | Surrey, British Columbia Canada | 01/06/2001
(5 out of 5 stars)

"For many classical music lovers who are not specialists in Hungarian music - and I would count myself among them - this collection of Bartok's orchestral works along with a supplemental Kodaly disc at budget price cannot be too strongly welcomed. The Hungarian State Symphony Orchestra plays with rhythmic finesse and considerable virtuoso skill, and the direction of Adam Fischer is very fine. I will not attempt a comparison between his performances and those of Janos Ferencsik and Arpad Joo among others. The documentation is brief but well written. CD 1 has a playing time of only 39:25, but that should not seriously deter anybody. The tracking and cueing is excellent, as is the digital stereo sound. The reproduction of the painting "Preparing the meal in the wood" by A. Fenyes on the cover is very tasteful. Overall, this is a very satisfying issue."
Bartok and Kodaly in hungarian style
Wandique Silva | Curitiba, BRAZIL | 06/15/2000
(4 out of 5 stars)

"This 6 cd box is a very good one if you are looking for a essential Bartok, as a gift you get Kodaly too. Bartok is a master of taking folk songs and translated them to the finest classical music. The quality of recording is very good and we can imagine that the interpretation is accurate since the players are hungarians. There is a tenderness in the orchestra under Mr. Fischer that bring us a light and elegant Bartok instead of a rough one, as we can expect from folkloric music. The Romanian Folk Dances are amazing and you can imagine people dancing in the country. But the best in this collection are the violin concertos. Since I bought this box I listen the concertos many times and it is always a pleasure for soul."