London Symphony Orchestra – Bartók: Concerto for Orchestra (1964/2025)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/192 kHz | Time – 37:10 minutes | 1,31 GB | Genre: Classical
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © Universal Music Australia Pty. Ltd.
This 1964 recording of Bartók’s Concerto for Orchestra, performed by the London Symphony Orchestra under the masterful direction of Antal Doráti, is a landmark interpretation of one of the 20th century’s most celebrated orchestral works. Doráti, a renowned advocate of Bartók’s music, brings unparalleled clarity and intensity to the piece, highlighting its intricate textures, rhythmic vitality, and dramatic contrasts. The orchestra’s virtuosic performance captures the concerto’s playful wit, haunting beauty, and explosive energy, from the shimmering “Introduzione” to the exhilarating finale.
Tracklist:
1-1. London Symphony Orchestra – I. Introduction. Andante non troppo – Allegro vivace (09:38)
1-2. London Symphony Orchestra – II. Giuoco della coppie. Allegretto scherzando (06:17)
1-3. London Symphony Orchestra – III. Elegia. Andante, non troppo (07:14)
1-4. London Symphony Orchestra – IV. Intermezzo interrotto. Allegretto (04:25)
1-5. London Symphony Orchestra – V. Finale. Pesante – Presto (09:33)