Bela Bartok XX.
Together with Franz Liszt, Bartók is regarded as one of the greatest Hungarian composers. He was one of the key figures in last century’s classical music, but he also had his influence on Hungarian folk music. Every first wednesday of the month you can hear his music here on the Concertzender.
Playlist:
– Béla Bartók. Măruntel (Romanian folk dance). Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra conducted by Hugh Wolff.
– Bartók. Hungarian Sketches. Chicago Symphony Orchestra conducted by Fritz Reiner.
– Bartók. Piano sonata. Martha Argerich, piano.
– Bartók. Altviolin concerto. Dimitar Penkov, altviolin. Bulgarian Radio Symphony Orchestra conducted by Nikos Athineos.
– Zoltán Kodály. Hungarian Round Robin. Philharmonia Orchestra conducted by Yondani Butt.
