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Bartók: The Wooden Prince & Cantata Profana
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John Aler (tenor), John Tomlinson (baritone)
Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Chicago Symphony Chorus, Pierre Boulez
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It is the flavour of this Concerto for Orchestra that wins the day. Just sample the subtle portamento that spices the string line at bars 52-3 (2'36'') of the first movement, and the sombre colouring... — More…
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Bartók: String Quartets Nos. 1-6
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Tokyo String Quartet
Koichiro Harada (violin), Kikuei Ikeda (violin), Kazuhide Isomura (viola) & Sadao Harada (cello)
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Bartók: The Miraculous Mandarin, Hungarian Peasant Songs & other folk dances
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Budapest Festival Orchestra, Hungarian Radio Chorus, Iván Fischer
As Mandarins go, they don't come more miraculous than this – a vivid, no-holds-barred performance. Everything tells: the flavour is right, the pacing too, and the sound has a toughened, raw-edged... — More…
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Bartók: Piano Concertos Nos. 1, 2 & 3
Zoltán Kocsis (piano)
Budapest Festival Orchestra, Iván Fischer
