Weiner / Budapest Symphony Orchestra Mav- Toldi (CD)
Leo Weiner's influence as a teacher in Budapest was exceptional and his pupils were some of the greatest musicians of the 20th century. But it's only in recent years that his compositions, with their synthesis of German Romantic and Hungarian elements, have been brought to wider appreciation. Like Csongor and Tunde, the symphonic poem Toldi was inspired by a masterpiece of Hungarian literature. Cast in twelve sections, the music follows the epic poetry in a way that seems to notate the text musically, a unique achievement. Weiner considered Toldi one of his most significant compositions, and he also composed two suites from the work.
Tracklist:
- Toldi, Op. 43: I. The Poet Muses
- Toldi, Op. 43: II. Merrymaking, Feast In Nagyfalu
- Toldi, Op. 43: III. The Wooden Spears Whirled In Their Hands
- Toldi, Op. 43: IV. Miklós Is In Hiding
- Toldi, Op. 43: V. Miklós Fights Two Wolves
- Toldi, Op. 43: VI. Miklós Lays The Wolves Beside György’s Bed
- Toldi, Op. 43: VII. Thunderstorm
- Toldi, Op. 43: VIII. King Louis Gives An Audience To György
- Toldi, Op. 43: IX. Moonlight
- Toldi, Op. 43: X. Bence Finds Miklós Again
- Toldi, Op. 43: XI. A Crowd Is Gathering On Both Banks Of The Danube
- Toldi, Op. 43: XII. The King Sends For The Victorious Warrior
UPC > 747313384778
Format > New CD
Label > Naxos
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Leo Weiner's influence as a teacher in Budapest was exceptional and his pupils were some of the greatest musicians of the 20th century. But it's only in recent years that his compositions, with their synthesis of German Romantic and Hungarian elements, have been brought to wider appreciation. Like Csongor and Tunde, the symphonic poem Toldi was inspired by a masterpiece of Hungarian literature. Cast in twelve sections, the music follows the epic poetry in a way that seems to notate the text musically, a unique achievement. Weiner considered Toldi one of his most significant compositions, and he also composed two suites from the work.
Tracklist:
- Toldi, Op. 43: I. The Poet Muses
- Toldi, Op. 43: II. Merrymaking, Feast In Nagyfalu
- Toldi, Op. 43: III. The Wooden Spears Whirled In Their Hands
- Toldi, Op. 43: IV. Miklós Is In Hiding
- Toldi, Op. 43: V. Miklós Fights Two Wolves
- Toldi, Op. 43: VI. Miklós Lays The Wolves Beside György’s Bed
- Toldi, Op. 43: VII. Thunderstorm
- Toldi, Op. 43: VIII. King Louis Gives An Audience To György
- Toldi, Op. 43: IX. Moonlight
- Toldi, Op. 43: X. Bence Finds Miklós Again
- Toldi, Op. 43: XI. A Crowd Is Gathering On Both Banks Of The Danube
- Toldi, Op. 43: XII. The King Sends For The Victorious Warrior
UPC > 747313384778
Format > New CD
Label > Naxos
Shop online at Darkside Records.
Follow us on Instagram.