Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Hungarian choral tradition with Zoltán Kodály's "Choral Works for Male Voices." Released on July 15, 2014, under the esteemed Hungaroton label, this album is a testament to Kodály's mastery of choral composition and his deep connection to Hungarian folk music. Spanning a generous 1 hour and 44 minutes, this collection offers a diverse array of pieces that showcase Kodály's versatility and his ability to blend traditional folk elements with sophisticated harmonic language.
The album opens with the profound "Stabat Mater," setting a contemplative tone before transitioning into the evocative "Esti Dal (Evening Song)." Kodály's compositions range from sacred works like "Jelenti Magat Jezus" and "Bocsásd Meg, Uristen" to secular pieces such as "Czinka Panna: Parasztkorus" and "Bicinia Hungarica: No. 46." Each piece is meticulously crafted, demonstrating Kodály's deep understanding of the male voice and his ability to evoke a wide range of emotions.
The album also includes patriotic and historical pieces like "A Szabadság Himnusza (La Marseillaise)" and "A Magyarokhoz (Song of Faith)," reflecting Kodály's engagement with the political and cultural landscape of his time. The inclusion of folk-inspired works such as "Karadi Notak (Songs from Karad)" and "Hejh, Bungozsdi Bandi" highlights Kodály's commitment to preserving and celebrating Hungarian musical heritage.
Zoltán Kodály, a renowned composer, ethnomusicologist, and educator, is celebrated for his contributions to Hungarian music and his pioneering work in music education. His compositions are known for their lyrical beauty, rhythmic vitality, and deep emotional resonance. "Choral Works for Male Voices" is a testament to his enduring legacy and his ability to create music that is both deeply rooted in tradition and universally appealing. Whether you are a fan of choral music, a student of Hungarian culture, or simply a lover of beautiful melodies, this album is sure to captivate and inspire.
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Tracks
Stabat materZoltán Kodály, Pecs Bela Bartok Male Choir, Tamás Lakner
Esti dal (Evening song)Zoltán Kodály, Pecs Bela Bartok Male Choir, Tamás Lakner
Jelenti magat Jezus (the Voice of Jesus)Zoltán Kodály, Pecs Bela Bartok Male Choir, Tamás Lakner
Bocsasd meg, Uristen (God, forgive)Zoltán Kodály, Pecs Bela Bartok Male Choir, Tamás Lakner
Semmit ne bankodjal (Cease your bitter weeping)Zoltán Kodály, Pecs Bela Bartok Male Choir, Tamás Lakner
Enek Szent Istvan kiralyhoz (Hymn to St. Stephen)Zoltán Kodály, Pecs Bela Bartok Male Choir, Tamás Lakner
A nandori toronyor (the Tower Watchman of Nandor)Zoltán Kodály, Pecs Bela Bartok Male Choir, Tamás Lakner
Cantio OptimaZoltán Kodály, Pecs Bela Bartok Male Choir, Tamás Lakner
Czinka Panna: Parasztkorus (Peasants' choir)Zoltán Kodály, Pecs Bela Bartok Male Choir, Tamás Lakner
Czinka Panna: Verd meg, Uramisten! (a curse)Zoltán Kodály, Pecs Bela Bartok Male Choir, Tamás Lakner
Czinka Panna: Csinom Palko (Handsome Tommy)Zoltán Kodály, Pecs Bela Bartok Male Choir, Tamás Lakner
Czinka Panna: Nosza, hajdu (Come on, haiduk)Zoltán Kodály, Pecs Bela Bartok Male Choir, Tamás Lakner
Bicinia Hungarica: No. 46, Ket esztendeje vagy harom (for two or three years)Zoltán Kodály, Pecs Bela Bartok Male Choir, Tamás Lakner
Bicinia Hungarica: No. 43, Erik a szolo (the grapes Are growing ripe)Zoltán Kodály, Pecs Bela Bartok Male Choir, Tamás Lakner
Bicinia Hungarica: No. 81, Annyi nekem az irigyem (There Are so many people who envy me)Zoltán Kodály, Pecs Bela Bartok Male Choir, Tamás Lakner
Kit kene elvenni (the Bachelor)Zoltán Kodály, Pecs Bela Bartok Male Choir, Tamás Lakner
A csiko (the Filly)Zoltán Kodály, Pecs Bela Bartok Male Choir, Tamás Lakner
Karadi notak (Songs from Karad)Zoltán Kodály, Pecs Bela Bartok Male Choir, Tamás Lakner
Hejh, Bungozsdi Bandi (Hey, Bandi Bungozsdi)Zoltán Kodály, Pecs Bela Bartok Male Choir, Tamás Lakner
BordalZoltán Kodály, Pecs Bela Bartok Male Choir, Tamás Lakner
Mulato gajd (Tavern song)Zoltán Kodály, István Horváth, Szabolcs Csajaghy, Szabolcs Bognar, Pecs Bela Bartok Male Choir, Tamás Lakner
Bicinia Hungarica: No. 70, Nem messze van Zsombolyatol Tomosvar (Tomosvar Is not far away from Zsombolya)Zoltán Kodály, Pecs Bela Bartok Male Choir, Tamás Lakner
Bicinia Hungarica: No. 37, Nem hitted, hogy katona leszek en (You did not believe I would become a soldier)Zoltán Kodály, Pecs Bela Bartok Male Choir, Tamás Lakner
Bicinia Hungarica: No. 68, Hej, onkentesen iratkoztam huszarnak (Hey! I became a Hussar voluntarily)Zoltán Kodály, Pecs Bela Bartok Male Choir, Tamás Lakner
Bicinia Hungarica: No. 73, Sej, huszargyerek szereti a tancot (Hey, the Hussar boy likes to dance)Zoltán Kodály, Pecs Bela Bartok Male Choir, Tamás Lakner
Bicinia Hungarica: No. 91, Mikor engem a foorvos vizital (When the chief medical officer examines me)Zoltán Kodály, Pecs Bela Bartok Male Choir, Tamás Lakner
Bicinia Hungarica: No. 95, Sej, haj, magos a kaszarnya teteje (Hey, ho, the roof of the army barracks Is high)Zoltán Kodály, Pecs Bela Bartok Male Choir, Tamás Lakner
Bicinia Hungarica: No. 33, Esik eso, azik a heveder (It Is raining, the girth Is getting wet)Zoltán Kodály, Pecs Bela Bartok Male Choir, Tamás Lakner
Bicinia Hungarica: No. 103, Oroszorszag hatarszelen (At the Russian border an acacia Is blooming)Zoltán Kodály, Pecs Bela Bartok Male Choir, Tamás Lakner
Katonadal (Soldier's song)Zoltán Kodály, Pecs Bela Bartok Male Choir, Tamás Lakner
Justum et tenacem (Resolutely)Zoltán Kodály, Pecs Bela Bartok Male Choir, Tamás Lakner
Emleksorok Fay Andrasnak (In Andras Fay's Album)Zoltán Kodály, Pecs Bela Bartok Male Choir, Tamás Lakner
Huszt (the Ruins)Zoltán Kodály, Pecs Bela Bartok Male Choir, Tamás Lakner
A magyarokhoz (Song of Faith)Zoltán Kodály, Pecs Bela Bartok Male Choir, Tamás Lakner
Felszallott a pava (the Peacock)Zoltán Kodály, Pecs Bela Bartok Male Choir, Tamás Lakner
Jelige (Epigraph)Zoltán Kodály, Pecs Bela Bartok Male Choir, Tamás Lakner
A szabadsag himnusza (La marseillaise)Zoltán Kodály, Pecs Bela Bartok Male Choir, Tamás Lakner
A franciaorszagi valtozasokra (to the Changes in France)Zoltán Kodály, Pecs Bela Bartok Male Choir, Tamás Lakner
Rabhazanak fia (the Son of an Enslaved Country)Zoltán Kodály, Pecs Bela Bartok Male Choir, Tamás Lakner
Nemzeti dal (National Song)Zoltán Kodály, Pecs Bela Bartok Male Choir, Tamás Lakner
Bicinia Hungarica: No. 93, Kis pej lovann megerdemli a zabot (My little bay horse deserves its oat)Zoltán Kodály, Pecs Bela Bartok Male Choir, Tamás Lakner
Bicinia Hungarica: No. 36, Garibaldi csardas kis kalapja (Garibaldi's little jaunty hat)Zoltán Kodály, Pecs Bela Bartok Male Choir, Tamás Lakner
Bicinia Hungarica: No. 96, Ki van tuzve Magyarorszag zaszloja (the Hungarian flag Is hoisted)Zoltán Kodály, Pecs Bela Bartok Male Choir, Tamás Lakner
Elet vagy halal (Life or Death)Zoltán Kodály, Pecs Bela Bartok Male Choir, Tamás Lakner
Isten csodaja (God's Mercy)Zoltán Kodály, Pecs Bela Bartok Male Choir, Tamás Lakner
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