First Loves
Donald Macleod focuses on the years leading up to World War I, including Bartok's discovery of folksong and his friendship with Kodaly.
Donald Macleod explores the life and career of composer Bela Bartok (1881-1945), one of the most influential composers of the 20th Century. Today's programme focuses on the years leading up to the 1st World War, including Bartok's discovery of folksong and his friendship with fellow composer, Zoltan Kodaly. We also learn about an early jilted romance and Bartok's first marriage. Featuring an excerpt from one of his most infamous works, Duke Bluebeard's Castle.
Trad Mikor gulaslegeny voltam (When I was a herdsman)
Singer unknown
Fourteen Bagatelles; No. 4
Kornel Zempleni (piano)
Two Portraits; 2nd movement: Grotesque
London Symphony Orchestra
Shlomo Mintz (vln)/
Claudio Abbado (conductor)
Fourteen Bagatelles; Nos. 3, 13, 14
Robert Hagopian (piano)
String Quartet No. 1
Tokyo String Quartet
Duke Bluebeard's Castle; Door 7
Elena Zhidkova (mezzo-soprano)
Sir Willard White (bass-baritone)
London Symphony Orchestra
Valery Gergiev (conductor).
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Mikor gulaslegeny voltam
Singer: singer unknown.- Hungaroton: HCD18252.
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B茅la Bart贸k
14 Bagatelles Sz.38, Op.6 for piano - no.4; Grave
Performer: Korn茅l Zempl茅ni.- Hungaraton HCD 18252.
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B茅la Bart贸k
2 Portraits - one ideal, one grotesque Sz.37, Op.5 for orchestra - no.2;
Performer: London Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Claudio Abbado.- DEUTSCHE GRAMMOP : 410-598.
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B茅la Bart贸k
14 Bagatelles Sz.38, Op.6 for piano - Nos 3, 13, 14
Performer: Robert Hagopian.- ETCETERA KTC 1012.
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B茅la Bart贸k
String Quartet no. 1 Sz.40
Ensemble: Tokyo String Quartet.- DECCA : 09026-68286 2.
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B茅la Bart贸k
Duke Bluebeard's Castle - Door 7
Singer: Siegmund Nimsgern. Singer: Tatiana Troyanos. Orchestra: 麻豆社 Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Pierre Boulez.- SONY CLASSICAL : SMK-64110.
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B茅la Bart贸k
Duke Bluebeard's castle - opera in 1 act Sz.48 extract 7th door
Conductor: Valery Gergiev. Singer: Sir Willard White. Orchestra: London S O.. Singer: Elena Zhidkova.
Broadcasts
- Tue 27 Jan 2015 12:00麻豆社 Radio 3
- Tue 27 Jan 2015 18:30麻豆社 Radio 3
- Mon 21 Aug 2017 18:30麻豆社 Radio 3
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