Bartók: Concerto for Orchestra Sz 116 / Musik fur Saiteninstrumente, Schlagzeug und Celesta Sz 106

Bela Bartok (Composer), Ferenc Fricsay (Conductor), Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Orchestra: Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra
• Conductor: Ferenc Fricsay
• Composer: Bela Bartok
• Audio CD (January 28, 1997)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Deutsche Grammophon
• ASIN: B000001GQV
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #401,858 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Authentic Bartok., September 23, 1999

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This review is from: Bartók: Concerto for Orchestra Sz 116 / Musik fur Saiteninstrumente, Schlagzeug und Celesta Sz 106 (Audio CD)

This collection of pieces by Bartok is conducted by his Hungarian compatriot, Ferenc Fricsay. Fricsay, a student of Bartok while at the Franz Liszt Academy, has a unique understanding of his music and really brings it alive. This version of the Concerto for Orchestra is recognised as a classic - with hungarian authenticity and a superbly executed performance, this is an electric experience. The Music for Strings, Percussion and Celesta is a personal favourite - if you've never heard Bartok before start off with this version. The sound is mono (recorded in the mid/late 50's) but this doesn't detract from the enjoyment of listening to these pieces played by a master.