Dive into the captivating world of Sándor Balassa with his album "Man Outside," a mesmerizing exploration of Hungarian opera. Released on July 15, 2014, under the Hungaroton label, this album spans a full hour and eleven minutes of intricate compositions, showcasing Balassa's mastery of musical storytelling. The album is a complete performance of the opera "Az ajton kivul" (The Man Outside), Op. 27, composed by Sándor Balassa. This opera is a profound and dramatic work, featuring a rich tapestry of characters and scenes, each brought to life through Balassa's evocative music. From the haunting chorus of "They Are Dying" to the poignant dialogue between Beckmann and the Colonel, every track offers a glimpse into the depth and complexity of Balassa's artistic vision. Whether you're a seasoned opera enthusiast or a curious newcomer, "Man Outside" promises an engaging and enriching listening experience.
Tracks
Az ajton kivul (the Man Outside), Op. 27, Scene 1: Mint a legyek, mint a legyek Ah … [They Are dying] [Chorus, Death]Sándor Balassa, Sándor Palcsó, Ilona Tokody, László Polgár, Attila Fulop, József Gregor, Sandor Sòlyom-Nagy, Gyorgy Bordas, Hungarian Radio and Television Chorus, Budapest Symphony Orchestra, György Lehel
Az ajton kivul (the Man Outside), Op. 27, Scene 1: Jaj, gyermekeim, en edes gyermekeim [Oh my children, my dear children] [God as an Old Man, Death]Sándor Balassa, Sándor Palcsó, Ilona Tokody, László Polgár, Attila Fulop, József Gregor, Sandor Sòlyom-Nagy, Gyorgy Bordas, Hungarian Radio and Television Chorus, Budapest Symphony Orchestra, György Lehel
Az ajton kivul (the Man Outside), Op. 27, Scene 2: Van ott valaki? [Is anyone there?] [Girl, Beckmann]Sándor Balassa, Sándor Palcsó, Ilona Tokody, László Polgár, Attila Fulop, József Gregor, Sandor Sòlyom-Nagy, Gyorgy Bordas, Hungarian Radio and Television Chorus, Budapest Symphony Orchestra, György Lehel
Az ajton kivul (the Man Outside), Op. 27, Scene 2: Halacska, mondd, ki vagy te? [Little fish tell me, who Are you?] [Girl, Beckmann]Sándor Balassa, Sándor Palcsó, Ilona Tokody, László Polgár, Attila Fulop, József Gregor, Sandor Sòlyom-Nagy, Gyorgy Bordas, Hungarian Radio and Television Chorus, Budapest Symphony Orchestra, György Lehel
Az ajton kivul (the Man Outside), Op. 27, Scene 2: Olyan szomorunak latszol [You seem so sad] [Girl, Bechmann]Sándor Balassa, Sándor Palcsó, Ilona Tokody, László Polgár, Attila Fulop, József Gregor, Sandor Sòlyom-Nagy, Gyorgy Bordas, Hungarian Radio and Television Chorus, Budapest Symphony Orchestra, György Lehel
Az ajton kivul (the Man Outside), Op. 27, Scene 2: Mit keresel itt, az en holmimban [What Are you doing here] [One-legged Man, Girl, Beckmann]Sándor Balassa, Sándor Palcsó, Ilona Tokody, László Polgár, Attila Fulop, József Gregor, Sandor Sòlyom-Nagy, Gyorgy Bordas, Hungarian Radio and Television Chorus, Budapest Symphony Orchestra, György Lehel
Az ajton kivul (the Man Outside), Op. 27, Scene 3: Ezredes ur! [Colonel!] [Beckmann, Colonel]Sándor Balassa, Sándor Palcsó, Ilona Tokody, László Polgár, Attila Fulop, József Gregor, Sandor Sòlyom-Nagy, Gyorgy Bordas, Hungarian Radio and Television Chorus, Budapest Symphony Orchestra, György Lehel
Az ajton kivul (the Man Outside), Op. 27, Scene 3: Az ordogbe, ormester, elaludt alltaban!? [How the devil, sergeant] [Colonel, Beckmann, Chorus]Sándor Balassa, Sándor Palcsó, Ilona Tokody, László Polgár, Attila Fulop, József Gregor, Sandor Sòlyom-Nagy, Gyorgy Bordas, Hungarian Radio and Television Chorus, Budapest Symphony Orchestra, György Lehel
Az ajton kivul (the Man Outside), Op. 27, Scene 3: De kedves Beckmann, feleslegesen izgatja magat [but my dear Beckmann, you upset yourself unnecessarily] [Colonel, Beckmann, Women's Choir]Sándor Balassa, Sándor Palcsó, Ilona Tokody, László Polgár, Attila Fulop, József Gregor, Sandor Sòlyom-Nagy, Gyorgy Bordas, Hungarian Radio and Television Chorus, Budapest Symphony Orchestra, György Lehel
Az ajton kivul (the Man Outside), Op. 27, Scene 3: Mindsossze tizenegy asszony, ezredes ur [Eleven women altogether, colonel] [Women's Choir, Colonel, Beckmann]Sándor Balassa, Sándor Palcsó, Ilona Tokody, László Polgár, Attila Fulop, József Gregor, Sandor Sòlyom-Nagy, Gyorgy Bordas, Hungarian Radio and Television Chorus, Budapest Symphony Orchestra, György Lehel
Az ajton kivul (the Man Outside), Op. 27, Scene 4: Akinek snapsza van, az megmenekult! [Anyone who has schnapps, Is safe!] [Beckmann]Sándor Balassa, Sándor Palcsó, Ilona Tokody, László Polgár, Attila Fulop, József Gregor, Sandor Sòlyom-Nagy, Gyorgy Bordas, Hungarian Radio and Television Chorus, Budapest Symphony Orchestra, György Lehel
Az ajton kivul (the Man Outside), Op. 27, Scene 4: No lam! A muveszet vadviraga [Why! There now!] [Cabaret Director, Beckmann]Sándor Balassa, Sándor Palcsó, Ilona Tokody, László Polgár, Attila Fulop, József Gregor, Sandor Sòlyom-Nagy, Gyorgy Bordas, Hungarian Radio and Television Chorus, Budapest Symphony Orchestra, György Lehel
Az ajton kivul (the Man Outside), Op. 27, Scene 5: Az utca sotet, csupa szakadek [the street Is dark] [Beckmann, One-legged Man, Chorus, Death as a Street Sweeper]Sándor Balassa, Sándor Palcsó, Ilona Tokody, László Polgár, Attila Fulop, József Gregor, Sandor Sòlyom-Nagy, Gyorgy Bordas, Hungarian Radio and Television Chorus, Budapest Symphony Orchestra, György Lehel
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