Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Ferenc Farkas's orchestral compositions with this captivating collection of music for flute and strings. Released on Toccata Classics in 2016, this album spans a rich tapestry of traditional and contemporary pieces, showcasing Farkas's mastery of blending folk influences with classical forms.
The album opens with the vibrant "Romanian Folk Dances from Bihar," a lively suite that brings the spirit of Transylvanian folk music to life. Following this, the "Cantiones Optimae" series offers a meditative contrast, featuring sacred choral works that highlight Farkas's deep connection to his Hungarian heritage.
The "Old Hungarian Dances of the 17th Century" form the heart of the album, presenting a series of dances that are both playful and elegant. Each piece, from the intrada to the leaping dance, is a testament to Farkas's ability to capture the essence of historical dance forms with a modern sensibility.
The album also includes the "Harpsichord Concertino" and "Musica giocosa," which add a Baroque flair to the collection. These pieces, with their intricate melodies and rhythmic complexity, demonstrate Farkas's versatility as a composer.
Finally, the "Serenata Concertante" closes the album on a high note, offering a serene and reflective conclusion to this journey through Farkas's orchestral works. Whether you're a fan of classical music or simply looking to explore new sounds, this album is a delightful exploration of Ferenc Farkas's rich musical legacy.
Tracks
Romanian Folk Dances from Bihar (Version for Flute & Orchestra)Ferenc Farkas, András Adorján, Viktória Herencsár, Franz Liszt Chamber Orchestra, János Rolla
Cantiones Optimae: I. Batoritas a halal ellenFerenc Farkas, Ingrid Kertesi, Franz Liszt Chamber Orchestra, János Rolla
Cantiones Optimae: II. KönyörgésFerenc Farkas, Ingrid Kertesi, Franz Liszt Chamber Orchestra, János Rolla
Cantiones Optimae: III. Mária énekFerenc Farkas, Ingrid Kertesi, Franz Liszt Chamber Orchestra, János Rolla
Cantiones Optimae: IV. O JézusFerenc Farkas, Ingrid Kertesi, Franz Liszt Chamber Orchestra, János Rolla
Old Hungarian Dances of the 17th Century (Version for Flute & Strings): I. IntradaFerenc Farkas, András Adorján, Franz Liszt Chamber Orchestra, János Rolla
Old Hungarian Dances of the 17th Century (Version for Flute & Strings): II. Slow DanceFerenc Farkas, András Adorján, Franz Liszt Chamber Orchestra, János Rolla
Old Hungarian Dances of the 17th Century (Version for Flute & Strings): III. Shoulder - Blade DanceFerenc Farkas, András Adorján, Franz Liszt Chamber Orchestra, János Rolla
Old Hungarian Dances of the 17th Century (Version for Flute & Strings): IV. Dance of the Prince of TransylvaniaFerenc Farkas, András Adorján, Franz Liszt Chamber Orchestra, János Rolla
Old Hungarian Dances of the 17th Century (Version for Flute & Strings): V. ChoreaFerenc Farkas, András Adorján, Franz Liszt Chamber Orchestra, János Rolla
Old Hungarian Dances of the 17th Century (Version for Flute & Strings): VI. Quasi minuettoFerenc Farkas, András Adorján, Franz Liszt Chamber Orchestra, János Rolla
Old Hungarian Dances of the 17th Century (Version for Flute & Strings): VII. Dance of Lazar AporFerenc Farkas, András Adorján, Franz Liszt Chamber Orchestra, János Rolla
Old Hungarian Dances of the 17th Century (Version for Flute & Strings): VIII. Leaping DanceFerenc Farkas, András Adorján, Franz Liszt Chamber Orchestra, János Rolla
Harpsichord Concertino: I. AllegroFerenc Farkas, Miklós Spányi, Franz Liszt Chamber Orchestra, János Rolla
Harpsichord Concertino: II. AndanteFerenc Farkas, Miklós Spányi, Franz Liszt Chamber Orchestra, János Rolla
Harpsichord Concertino: III. AllegroFerenc Farkas, Miklós Spányi, Franz Liszt Chamber Orchestra, János Rolla
Musica giocosa: I. AllegroFerenc Farkas, Franz Liszt Chamber Orchestra, János Rolla
Musica giocosa: II. AriettaFerenc Farkas, Franz Liszt Chamber Orchestra, János Rolla
Musica giocosa: III. Gavotte con variazioniFerenc Farkas, Franz Liszt Chamber Orchestra, János Rolla
Musica giocosa: IV. AllegroFerenc Farkas, Franz Liszt Chamber Orchestra, János Rolla
Serenata Concertante: I. Allegro moderatoFerenc Farkas, András Adorján, Franz Liszt Chamber Orchestra, János Rolla
Serenata Concertante: II. Andante espressivoFerenc Farkas, András Adorján, Franz Liszt Chamber Orchestra, János Rolla
Serenata Concertante: III. Allegro vivaceFerenc Farkas, András Adorján, Franz Liszt Chamber Orchestra, János Rolla
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