Charitas
Donald Macleod's account of Franz Liszt and the country of his birth continues with the story of his musical endeavours to further the cause of Hungarian self-determination.
It is indicative of Liszt’s nature that he was so giving and generous, both with his money and his time. Profoundly religious, he believed absolutely in what he referred to as "Genie oblige" - the obligation of genius. One of his favourite images was of the saint St Francis of Padua, captured in a miraculous image brandishing his motto “Charitas”, which prompted Liszt to depict him in music. Donald Macleod continues his story of Liszt and Hungary with a focus on his benevolent response to the country of his birth and on how he was prevailed upon to take a part in shaping the course of the nation’s future, in particular by giving weight to its music.
2 Légendes - No 2 'St Francois de Paule marchant sur les flots'
Frederik Ullen, piano
Hungarian Coronation Mass - II. 'Gloria'
Szecsody Iren, soprano
Tiszay Magda, alto
Jozsef Simandy, tenor
Andras Farago, bass
Kronungskirche Budapest Orchestra and Chorus
Janos Ferencsik, conductor
Hungarian Rhapsody No 9 in E flat 'Pesther Carnival - II. Finale presto
Takacs Piano Trio
Piano Concerto No 2 in A
Boris Berezovsky, piano
Philharmonia Orchestra
Hugh Wolff, conductor
Hungarian Rhapsody No 6 in D flat
Martha Argerich, piano
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Franz Liszt
2 Légendes - No 2 'St Francois de Paule marchant sur les flots'
Performer: Fredrik Ullén.- BIS : BIS-CD-1803.
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Franz Liszt
Hungarian Coronation Mass - II. 'Gloria'
Performer: József Simándy. Singer: Iren Szecsody. Singer: Magda Tiszay. Singer: Andras Farago. Orchestra: Hungarian State Orchestra. Choir: Budapest Chamber Choir. Conductor: János Ferencsik.- DG : 136 491.
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Franz Liszt
Hungarian Rhapsody No 9 in flat 'Pesther Carnival - II. Finale presto
Ensemble: Takacs Piano Trio.- HUNGARATON : HCD 31815.
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Franz Liszt
Piano Concerto No 2 in A
Performer: Boris Berezovsky. Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra. Conductor: Hugh Wolff.- TELDEC : 450 996 517 2.
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Franz Liszt
Hungarian Rhapsody No 6 in D flat
Performer: Martha Argerich.- DEUTSCHE GRAMMOPHON : dg-447 430-2.
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- Thu 20 Jan 2022 12:00BBC Radio 3
- Thu 24 Aug 2023 12:00BBC Radio 3
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