Franz Liszt: Hungarian Rhapsodies For Orchestra

Franz Liszt (Composer), Zubin Mehta (Conductor), Israel Philharmonic Orchestra (Orchestra) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Orchestra: Israel Philharmonic Orchestra
• Conductor: Zubin Mehta
• Composer: Franz Liszt
• Audio CD (September 13, 1989)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Sony
• ASIN: B0000026Q6
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #16,913 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #14 in Music > Classical > Historical Periods > Romantic (c.1820-1910) > General AAS

Track Listings

1. Hungarian Rhapsodies (6), for orchestra, S. 359 (LW G21): No 1 in F major

2. Hungarian Rhapsodies (6), for orchestra, S. 359 (LW G21): No 2 in D major

3. Hungarian Rhapsodies (6), for orchestra, S. 359 (LW G21): No 3 in D major

4. Hungarian Rhapsodies (6), for orchestra, S. 359 (LW G21): No 4 in D major

5. Hungarian Rhapsodies (6), for orchestra, S. 359 (LW G21): No 5 in E major

6. Hungarian Rhapsodies (6), for orchestra, S. 359 (LW G21): No 6, Carnival in Pest

Customer Reviews

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3 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Glorious!, December 5, 2006

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John A Lee III "jal3" (San Antonio, TX) - See all my reviews
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In an exuberant performance conducting the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, Zubin Mehta offers this recording as a work of joy. Many people may know the work of Franz Liszt only through the overabundant (but appropriate) use of Rhapsody number 2 in many of the old Warner Bros. cartoons. There is so much more to offer and this recording makes that offering.

The orchestra captures the various moods from brooding to manic bordering on insane. They are expressive and the result is an exercise in joy.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, flawless performance., April 29, 2008

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H. W. Dixon "Cranky One" (Pensacola, Fl.) - See all my reviews
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Although this recording is "out of print" try to find it, it is an accurate and beautiful performance. Liszt can be difficult to perform, but Mehta and the Israel Philharmonic do it flawlessly. Gorgeous.

4 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Continued Enjoyment of Hungarian Classics, January 29, 2001

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rodboomboom (Dearborn, Michigan United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Franz Liszt: Hungarian Rhapsodies For Orchestra (Audio CD)

I can't recall at all how I came to purchase this. Likely, heard it on classical FM listening and then found and tried. Have played it often.

Read in the cd cover that Liszt dressed up the gypsy classics with influences from Paganini. Now I know why I like this so much!