Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of 18th-century Hungarian dance music with "Saltus Hungaricus" by Anonymous. This captivating album, released on June 1, 2015, under the Hungaroton label, is a treasure trove of medieval and chamber music that transports you back in time. With a runtime of 50 minutes, the album features a diverse collection of tracks from various manuscripts, including the Barkoczy, Appony, Pest, Esztergom, Martonfi, Nagyszombat, Pozsony, Trencsen, Pannonhalma, and Sepsiszentgyorgy manuscripts.
Performed by esteemed ensembles such as the Budapest Baroque Strings and Vagantes, and arranged by A.L. Kecskes for chamber ensemble, the music on "Saltus Hungaricus" is a testament to the rich cultural heritage of Hungary. The album showcases a variety of dance styles, from the lively "Saltus Hungaricus" to the graceful "Magyar Tantz" and the elegant "Verbunkos." Each track is a masterpiece in its own right, offering a unique glimpse into the musical traditions of the past.
Whether you're a fan of medieval music, chamber ensembles, or simply appreciate the beauty of historical dance tunes, "Saltus Hungaricus" is an album that will captivate your senses and leave you longing for more. Dive into the enchanting melodies and let the music of Anonymous transport you to a bygone era.
Tracks
Barkoczy Manuscript: Dances nos. 1, 2, 13-16, 18Anonymous, Budapest Baroque Strings, István Kertész
Appony Manuscript: Saltus Hungarici No. 4, Hung Fejedvar TantzAnonymous, Budapest Baroque Strings, István Kertész
Appony Manuscript: Saltus HungariciAnonymous, Budapest Baroque Strings, István Kertész
Appony Manuscript: Saltus Hungarici No. 19, HungAnonymous, Budapest Baroque Strings, István Kertész
Pest Manuscript: No. 1, Moderato sempre (Arr. A.L. Kecskes for chamber ensemble)Anonymous, Budapest Baroque Strings, István Kertész
Pest Manuscript: No. 3, Moderato sempre in Dis-minore (Arr. A.L. Kecskes for chamber ensemble)Anonymous, Budapest Baroque Strings, István Kertész
Pest Manuscript: No. 39, Valde moderato - Coda. Allegro (Arr. A.L. Kecskes for chamber ensemble)Anonymous, Budapest Baroque Strings, István Kertész
Esztergom Manuscript: VerbungAnonymous, Budapest Baroque Strings, István Kertész
Esztergom Manuscript: Ungarisch nos. 1-5Anonymous, Budapest Baroque Strings, István Kertész
Martonfi Manuscript: Saltus HungaricusAnonymous, Budapest Baroque Strings, István Kertész
Martonfi Manuscript: No. 1, Magyar Tantz: AdagioAnonymous, Budapest Baroque Strings, István Kertész
Martonfi Manuscript: Saltus Hungaricus - HungaricusAnonymous, Budapest Baroque Strings, István Kertész
Nagyszombat Manuscripts, Series 2: Dances nos. 15, 12, 15Anonymous, Budapest Baroque Strings, István Kertész
Nagyszombat Manuscripts, Series 1: Dances nos. 10, 12, 11Anonymous, Budapest Baroque Strings, István Kertész
Nagyszombat Manuscripts, Series 1: Dances nos. 2, 9, 8, 9, 7Anonymous, Budapest Baroque Strings, István Kertész
Pozsony Manuscripts: UngarischAnonymous, Budapest Baroque Strings, István Kertész
Pozsony Manuscripts: VerbunkosAnonymous, Budapest Baroque Strings, István Kertész
Pozsony Manuscripts: Hongroise. AllegrettoAnonymous, Budapest Baroque Strings, István Kertész
Pozsony Manuscripts: Magyar LassanAnonymous, Budapest Baroque Strings, István Kertész
Pozsony Manuscripts: Magyar Tancz FrissenAnonymous, Budapest Baroque Strings, István Kertész
Pozsony Manuscripts: Magyar FrissenAnonymous, Budapest Baroque Strings, István Kertész
Trencsen Manuscript: Saltus Hungarici No. 7, AdagioAnonymous, Budapest Baroque Strings, István Kertész
Trencsen Manuscript: Saltus Hungarici No. 1, AdagioAnonymous, Budapest Baroque Strings, István Kertész
Trencsen Manuscript: Frusche Hungarici Frissen No. 1, AllegroAnonymous, Budapest Baroque Strings, István Kertész
Pannonhalma Collection: No. 1, Grave. HongroisAnonymous, Budapest Baroque Strings, István Kertész
Pannonhalma Collection: No. 5, Friss MagyarAnonymous, Budapest Baroque Strings, István Kertész
Pannonhalma Collection: No. 6, Lassu Galanterie VerbunkAnonymous, Budapest Baroque Strings, István Kertész
Pannonhalma Collection: No. 12, FrissenAnonymous, Budapest Baroque Strings, István Kertész
Pannonhalma Collection: No. 37, Frissen Magyar Mulatsagos NotaAnonymous, Budapest Baroque Strings, István Kertész
Sepsiszentgyorgy Manuscript: Magjar Tantz nos. 1, 2, 1 (Arr. A.L. Kecskes for chamber ensemble)Anonymous, Budapest Baroque Strings, István Kertész
Sepsiszentgyorgy Manuscript: No. 3, Magjar Tantz (Arr. A.L. Kecskes for chamber ensemble)Anonymous, Budapest Baroque Strings, István Kertész
Sepsiszentgyorgy Manuscript: Dances (Arr. A.L. Kecskes for chamber ensemble)Anonymous, Budapest Baroque Strings, István Kertész
Sepsiszentgyorgy Manuscript: No. 4, Magjar Tantz (Arr. A.L. Kecskes for chamber ensemble)Anonymous, Budapest Baroque Strings, István Kertész
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