Composer of the Week
Bela Bartok (1881-1945), Episode 3
Donald Macleod explores Bartok's life and music, introducing the colourful suite he composed to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the unifaction of Budapest, which cemented his reputation as a major figure in contemporary music, as well as an evocative choral work inspired by an ancient Romanian Christmas carol. Three Village Scenes (Lad's Dance) Gyor Girls Choir Budapest Chamber Ensemble Conductor, Antal Dorati HUNGAROTON HCD31883 T6 Dance Suite Toronto Symphony Orchestra Jukka-Pekka Saraste (conductor) FINLANDIA 398421029-2 T1-6 Out of Doors (No 4) Jeno Jando (piano) NAXOS 8.558200-01 CD2 T4 Rhapsody No 2 (2nd mvt) Susanne Stanzeleit (violin) Gusztav Fenyo (piano) ASV CDDCA883 T2 Cantata Profana John Aler (tenor) John Tomlinson (bass) Chicago Symphony Chorus and Orchestra Pierre Boulez (conductor) DG 435 8632 T1-3.