Ferenc Farkas, a renowned Hungarian composer, invites you to explore his extensive musical journey with the release of "Farkas: Songs from Seven Decades." This album, released on April 1, 2016, under the Hungaroton label, is a testament to Farkas's prolific career, spanning a remarkable seven decades of musical innovation and creativity.
The album is a rich tapestry of compositions, showcasing Farkas's versatility and mastery across various genres and styles. From the poetic and lyrical "5 Francia trubadúr dallam" (5 Troubadour Songs) to the introspective and reflective pieces like "Régi temető" (Old Cemetery), each track offers a unique glimpse into Farkas's artistic evolution.
The album's duration of 1 hour and 16 minutes allows for an immersive experience, taking you through a diverse range of musical landscapes. Highlights include the hauntingly beautiful "Sonnet VII de Louise Labé," the evocative "Virágoskert" (Flower Garden) series, and the deeply moving "Rosarium" collection, which includes the timeless "Ave Maria."
Farkas's compositions are not only a celebration of his musical prowess but also a reflection of his deep connection to Hungarian culture and literature. The album features settings of poems by Sándor Kisfaludy and songs inspired by Shakespeare's "As You Like It," demonstrating Farkas's ability to blend musical and literary artistry seamlessly.
"Farkas: Songs from Seven Decades" is a profound exploration of the human experience, capturing moments of joy, sorrow, love, and reflection. Whether you are a longtime admirer of Ferenc Farkas or a newcomer to his work, this album offers a captivating journey through the mind and heart of one of Hungary's most celebrated composers.
Tracks
5 Francia trubadúr dallam (5 Troubadour Songs): No. 1, Zengek néked íme, halld [Would You Have Me Sing for You]Ferenc Farkas, Andrea Meláth, István Dominkó
5 Francia trubadúr dallam (5 Troubadour Songs): No. 2, Ó, szépséges húgom [The Beautiful Doette]Ferenc Farkas, Andrea Meláth, István Dominkó
5 Francia trubadúr dallam (5 Troubadour Songs): No. 3, Fényuszállyal száll a hajnal [When the Nightingales Exclaim]Ferenc Farkas, Andrea Meláth, István Dominkó
5 Francia trubadúr dallam (5 Troubadour Songs): No. 4, Boldog vagyok míg könnyem [I Am Pleased to Cry by Singing]Ferenc Farkas, Andrea Meláth, István Dominkó
5 Francia trubadúr dallam (5 Troubadour Songs): No. 5, Jaj, de sanyarú tűrni nekem [Some Things Annoy Me, If I Dare Say]Ferenc Farkas, Andrea Meláth, István Dominkó
Eszterlánc (An Esther Chain): No. 1, Viola szerelmem [Violet, My Love]Ferenc Farkas, Tünde Száboki, István Dominkó
Eszterlánc (An Esther Chain): No. 2, Csillaghasú ég alatt [Under the Starry Sky]Ferenc Farkas, Tünde Száboki, István Dominkó
Eszterlánc (An Esther Chain): No. 3, Békési föld [Land of Békés]Ferenc Farkas, Tünde Száboki, István Dominkó
Eszterlánc (An Esther Chain): No. 4, Szivedet az Isten adta [God Gave You Your Heart]Ferenc Farkas, Tünde Száboki, István Dominkó
3 Dal (3 Songs): No. 1, Ajánlás [Dedication]Ferenc Farkas, Andrea Meláth, István Dominkó
3 Dal (3 Songs): No. 2, A Zozó levele [Letter to Zozo]Ferenc Farkas, Andrea Meláth, István Dominkó
3 Dal (3 Songs): No. 3, Virágének [Flower Song]Ferenc Farkas, Andrea Meláth, István Dominkó
Mély esti csendben (In the Deep Evening Silence)Ferenc Farkas, Tünde Száboki, István Dominkó
Le sylpheFerenc Farkas, Andrea Meláth, István Dominkó
Gyöngy (A Pearl)Ferenc Farkas, Andrea Meláth, István Dominkó
Fordulat (A Turn)Ferenc Farkas, Tünde Száboki, István Dominkó
Láng (Flame)Ferenc Farkas, Andrea Meláth, István Dominkó
Sonnet VII de Louise LabéFerenc Farkas, Tünde Száboki, István Dominkó
Nyárvégi csillagok (The Stars in Late Summer)Ferenc Farkas, Andrea Meláth, István Dominkó
Milyen? (What Is It Like?)Ferenc Farkas, Andrea Meláth, István Dominkó
Pour IsabelleFerenc Farkas, Tünde Száboki, István Dominkó
SpleenFerenc Farkas, Andrea Meláth, István Dominkó
2 Dal Kisfaludy Sándor verseire (2 Songs to Poems by Sándor Kisfaludy): No. 1, Szüretkor [Wine Harvest]Ferenc Farkas, Andrea Meláth, István Dominkó
2 Dal Kisfaludy Sándor verseire (2 Songs to Poems by Sándor Kisfaludy): No. 2, Napok jönnek [Days Are Coming]Ferenc Farkas, Andrea Meláth, István Dominkó
Schumann módjára (In the Manner of Schumann)Ferenc Farkas, Tünde Száboki, István Dominkó
Két pad (Two Benches)Ferenc Farkas, Andrea Meláth, István Dominkó
4 Songs from Twelfth Night: No. 3, Come AwayFerenc Farkas, Andrea Meláth, István Dominkó
Régi temető (Old Cemetery): No. 1, Bajusz Balázs voltam [I Was Balázs Bajusz]Ferenc Farkas, Andrea Meláth, István Dominkó
Régi temető (Old Cemetery): No. 2, Itt nyugszik a Fehér Sára [Here Lies the Sára Fehér]Ferenc Farkas, Andrea Meláth, István Dominkó
Régi temető (Old Cemetery): No. 3, Sütő Borcsa voltam [I Was Borcsa Sütő]Ferenc Farkas, Andrea Meláth, István Dominkó
Régi temető (Old Cemetery): No. 4, Im itt nyugszik Édes Ignác [Here Lies Ignác Édes]Ferenc Farkas, Andrea Meláth, István Dominkó
Régi temető (Old Cemetery): No. 5, Ime sírja Bakos Vincének [Here's the Tomb of Vince Bakos]Ferenc Farkas, Andrea Meláth, István Dominkó
Régi temető (Old Cemetery): No. 6, Láncoskuti Nagy Elek [Elek Nagy from Láncoskut]Ferenc Farkas, Andrea Meláth, István Dominkó
Régi temető (Old Cemetery): No. 7, Én, Csibor Pál [I Am Pál Csibor]Ferenc Farkas, Andrea Meláth, István Dominkó
Rosarium: No. 2, Ave MariaFerenc Farkas, Tünde Száboki, István Dominkó
Rosarium: No. 3, Laudes Mariae VirginisFerenc Farkas, Tünde Száboki, István Dominkó
Rosarium: No. 4, Stabat MaterFerenc Farkas, Tünde Száboki, István Dominkó
Rosarium: No. 5, Assumpta estFerenc Farkas, Tünde Száboki, István Dominkó
3 Dal Shakespeare "Ahogy tetszik" című vígjátékából (3 Songs from the Comedy "As You Like It" by Shakespeare): No. 1, Amiens dala [Amiens' Song]Ferenc Farkas, Andrea Meláth, István Dominkó
3 Dal Shakespeare "Ahogy tetszik" című vígjátékából (3 Songs from the Comedy "As You Like It" by Shakespeare): No. 2, Dal [Song]Ferenc Farkas, Tünde Száboki, István Dominkó
3 Dal Shakespeare "Ahogy tetszik" című vígjátékából (3 Songs from the Comedy "As You Like It" by Shakespeare): No. 3, Dal [Song]Ferenc Farkas, Andrea Meláth, István Dominkó
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