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Special 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... More…
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Contents

Bartók: 3 Village Scenes, BB 87b, Sz. 79

Work length10:34
  • Branislav Kostka (chorus master)
  • SLUK Slovakian Folkensemble Choir, Budapest Festival Orchestra
  • Iván Fischer
  • Recorded: 1997-06
  • Recording Venue: Italian Institute, Budapest

1. Wedding

Track length3:45

2. Lullaby

Track length4:21

3. Lad's Dance

Track length2:28

Bartók: Concerto for Orchestra, BB 123, Sz.116

Work length36:13
  • Budapest Festival Orchestra
  • Iván Fischer
  • Recorded: 1997-06
  • Recording Venue: Italian Institute, Budapest

1. Introduzione (Andante non troppo - Allegro vivace)

Track length9:44

2. Giuoco della coppie (Allegretto scherzando)

Track length5:58

3. Elegia (Andante, non troppo)

Track length7:08

4. Intermezzo interrotto (Allegretto)

Track length4:16

5. Finale (Pesante - Presto)

Track length9:07

Bartók: Kossuth Symphonic Poem Sz21

Work length19:59
  • Budapest Festival Orchestra
  • Iván Fischer
  • Recorded: 1997-06
  • Recording Venue: Italian Institute, Budapest