Ferenc Fricsay conducts Bartók
Geza Anda (piano)
RIAS-Sinfonie Orchester, Berlin, Ferenc Fricsay
The recorded sound is forward and full … enduringly valuable.
Ferenc Fricsay conducts Bartók
Geza Anda (piano)
RIAS-Sinfonie Orchester, Berlin, Ferenc Fricsay
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The recorded sound is forward and full … enduringly valuable.
About
Champs-Elysées, May 25th, 1952.
This original programme juxtaposes a truly original piece for violin and orchestra, the First Portrait (1907-8); the most authentic and virtuoso 'Dance suite' on record; the first performance of Piano Concerto No.2 by Geza Anda and the fantastic climax of the Divertimento, marked by this memorable conductor's sense of giocoso. A worthy homage to Fricsay for his centenary.
Contents and tracklist
- Geza Anda (piano)
- RIAS-Sinfonie Orchester, Berlin
- Ferenc Fricsay
- Geza Anda (piano)
- RIAS-Sinfonie Orchester, Berlin
- Ferenc Fricsay
- Geza Anda (piano)
- RIAS-Sinfonie Orchester, Berlin
- Ferenc Fricsay
- Geza Anda (piano)
- RIAS-Sinfonie Orchester, Berlin
- Ferenc Fricsay
Awards and reviews
29th October 2014
The recorded sound is forward and full … enduringly valuable.
27th March 2014
The accomplishment of it all – the playing by the Berlin Radio Orchestra is very fine indeed, while even then Anda's performance of the Second Piano Concerto was peerless – shows how important conductor and pianist were in confirming Bartók among the 20th-century greats. The mono recordings are more than acceptable for their vintage, too.
