Concerto for Orchestra; 4 Orchestral Pieces

by Béla Bartók / Chicago Symphony Orchestra / Pierre Boulez

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Under the exacting direction of Pierre Boulez, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra delivers a lush, incredibly dynamic reading of Béla Bartók's late-career masterpiece. The 'Concerto for Orchestra' offers a highly complex, melodic, and occasionally ominous modern classical epic that fully highlights the virtuosity of individual instrumental sections.

Genres

  • Modern Classical
  • Orchestral Music

Tracklist

  1. 4 Orchestral Pieces, Sz. 51: I. Preludio
  2. 4 Orchestral Pieces, Sz. 51: II. Scherzo. Allegro
  3. 4 Orchestral Pieces, Sz. 51: III. Intermezzo. Moderato
  4. 4 Orchestral Pieces, Sz. 51: IV. Marcia funebre. Maestoso
  5. Concerto for Orchestra, Sz. 116: I. Introduction. Andante non troppo – Allegro vivace
  6. Concerto for Orchestra, Sz. 116: II. Giuoco della coppie. Allegretto scherzando
  7. Concerto for Orchestra, Sz. 116: III. Elegia. Andante, non troppo
  8. Concerto for Orchestra, Sz. 116: IV. Intermezzo interrotto. Allegretto
  9. Concerto for Orchestra, Sz. 116: V. Finale. Pesante – Presto