The Final Years
Donald Macleod explores Kodaly's life in Hungary under communist rule, following World War II. Including Children's Dances (No 1); Hymn of Zrinyi; Symphony in C; King Laszlo's Men.
Donald Macleod explores Kodaly's life in Hungary under communist rule following the Second World War - years in which the composer finally achieved the status of a cultural statesman in his own country.
Children's Dances (No 1)
Adam Fellegi (piano)
Hungaroton Classic 31540-41, CD2 Tr 10
Hymn of Zrinyi
Benjamin Luxon (baritone)
Brighton Festival Chorus
Laszlo Heltay (conductor)
Decca Ovation 421 810-2, CD2 Tr 8
Symphony in C
Philharmonia Hungarica
Antal Dorati (conductor)
Decca 443 006-2, Trs 4-6
King Laszlo's Men
Children's Choir Miraculum
Laszlo Durenyik
Private recording - not commercially available.
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Kodály Zoltán
Children's Dances (No 1)
Performers: Adam Fellegi (piano)
- Hungaroton Classic 31540-41,.
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Kodály Zoltán
Hymn of Zrinyi, Performers: Benjamin Luxon (baritone),
Artist: Brighton Festival Chorus, Laszlo Heltay (conductor)
- Decca Ovation 421 810-2,.
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Kodály Zoltán
Symphony in C
Performers: Philharmonia Hungarica, Antal Dorati (conductor)
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Kodály Zoltán
King Laszlo's Men
Performers: Children's Choir Miraculum, Laszlo Durenyik,
- Private recording - not commercially available..
Broadcast
- Fri 31 Jul 200912:00BBC Radio 3
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