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“(Suite) “Suite is crisp and vigorous, excellent stereo …outstanding disc” (Penguin) (Dances) I much enjoyed Dorati’s way with these … The Dances from Marrossék and from Galánta are old favourites … compare Kodály’s ‘lusher’ harmonies and richer-toned orchestrations with Bartók’s more spare ones. These performances are the best of all, in my view. Dorati, a splendid conductor, shines in the music of his native Hungary. The playing of the Philharmonia Hungarica is strong and colourful” (Gramophone)
- Dances of Galánta [15:05]
- 1. Lento 4:55 2. Allegretto moderato 2:39
- 3. Allegro con moto, grazioso 1:25 4. Allegro 2:53
- 5. Allegro vivace 3:12
- Háry János Suite [21:48]
- 6. Prelude: The Fairy Tale Begins 3:25 7. Viennese Musical Clock 2:08
- 8. Song 4:54 9. The Battle and Defeat of Napoleon 3:32
- 10. Intermezzo 4:39 11. Entrance of the Emperor and his Court 3:07
- Peacock Variations [24:37]
- 12. Moderato 4:18 13. Con brio 2:45 14. Vivo 2:51
- 15. Andante espressivo 2:25 16. Adagio – Tempo di marcia funebre 4:30
- 17. Andante, poco rubato 1:58 18. Allegro giocoso – Maestoso 1:56
- 19. Finale: Vivace – Andante cantabile – Allegro 3:50
- Dances of Marosszék [13:41]
- 20. Maestoso – Con moto – Tempo I 4:58
- 21. Moderato – Tempo I – Allegro vivace – Tempo I 6:33
- 22. Allegro con brio 2:09
