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Offer,Bartók: Concerto for Orchestra
Budapest Festival Orchestra, Iván Fischer
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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Gramophone MagazineDecember 2005Editor's Choice
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Bartók: 3 Village Scenes, BB 87b, Sz. 79
- Branislav Kostka (chorus master)
- SLUK Slovakian Folkensemble Choir, Budapest Festival Orchestra
- Iván Fischer
- Recorded: 1997-06
- Recording Venue: Italian Institute, Budapest
1. Wedding
2. Lullaby
3. Lad's Dance
Bartók: Concerto for Orchestra, BB 123, Sz.116
- Budapest Festival Orchestra
- Iván Fischer
- Recorded: 1997-06
- Recording Venue: Italian Institute, Budapest
1. Introduzione (Andante non troppo - Allegro vivace)
2. Giuoco della coppie (Allegretto scherzando)
3. Elegia (Andante, non troppo)
4. Intermezzo interrotto (Allegretto)
5. Finale (Pesante - Presto)
Bartók: Kossuth Symphonic Poem Sz21
- Budapest Festival Orchestra
- Iván Fischer
- Recorded: 1997-06
- Recording Venue: Italian Institute, Budapest