London Symphony Orchestra – Liszt: Four Hungarian Rhapsodies (1964/2025)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/192 kHz | Time – 44:04 minutes | 1,59 GB | Genre: Classical
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This 1964 recording of Liszt: Four Hungarian Rhapsodies, performed by the London Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Antal Doráti, is a thrilling celebration of Liszt’s vibrant and folk-inspired compositions. Doráti, a Hungarian native with a deep understanding of his homeland’s musical traditions, brings an authentic and spirited energy to these rhapsodies, highlighting their fiery rhythms, lush melodies, and dramatic contrasts. The orchestra’s dynamic performance captures the essence of Liszt’s virtuosic style, from the playful exuberance to the sweeping grandeur of each piece.
Tracklist:
1-1. London Symphony Orchestra – Hungarian Rhapsody No. 14 in F Minor, S. 359/1 (Orch. Doppler/Liszt from S. 244/14) (10:54)
1-2. London Symphony Orchestra – Hungarian Rhapsody No. 12, S. 359/4 (Orch. Doppler/Liszt in D Minor from S. 244/12) (10:45)
1-3. London Symphony Orchestra – Hungarian Rhapsody No. 9 in D Major, S. 359/6 (Orch. Doppler/Liszt from S. 244/9) (12:21)
1-4. London Symphony Orchestra – Hungarian Rhapsody No. 5 in E Minor, S. 359/5 “Heroïde-Elégiaque” (Orch. Doppler/Liszt from S. 244/5) (10:02)