Ferenc Farkas

SKU: HL.50487267

ISBN 9790080126677. B/5 (17x24) inches. Hungarian. Ferenc Farkas; Mihaly Babits.

SKU: HL.50489019

ISBN 9790080071403. JB/5 (18,2x25,7) inches. Hungarian. Sandor Weores; Laszlo Dalos.

(Hungaroton HCD 31853).

SKU: HL.50602096

ISBN 9781540062307. UPC: 888680961305.

The composer wrote of his work as follows: In the music of Hungary, folk songs are manifestly of great importance, on the other hand our ancient airs and dances play a modest role. For this work I have been influenced by dances of the 17th century, written by unknown amateurs in a relatively simple style. Most of these dances were recorded between the 14th and 18th centuries under the usual form of tablature notation. My interest in this music was first captured in the 1940s. I was so fascinated that I decided to give these melodies new life. I fitted the little eight-bar dances together into ternary and rondo forms, and leaning on early Baroque harmony and counterpoint, I attempted a reminiscence of that atmosphere of the provincial Hungarian Baroque.

SKU: HL.50488683

ISBN 9790080063033. A/4 inches. Laszlo Szendrey-Karper.

SKU: HL.50487539

ISBN 9790080132814. 8.25x11.75x0.068 inches. Ferenc Farkas.

SKU: BT.EMBZ4330

This is one of the best-known and most frequently performed works of Ferenc Farkas (1905-2000). It was written in 1961 for 4-part string orchestra (with an ad libitum double bass part), and can be performed by a string quartet. The secret of the popularity of this 4-movement composition, which follows the structure of the classical symphonies, is probably to be found in its transparent sound, the clarity of its form and its fresh, vigorous character.

SKU: BT.EMBZ14056

Ferenc Farkas (1905-2000) was one of Hungary's most important 20th-century composers. He studied with Leó Weiner and Albert Siklós at the Academy of Music in Budapest from 1922 to 1927, then continued his studies in Rome at the Accademia di Santa Cecilia with Ottorino Respighi. From 1935 he taught at the Higher Music School in Budapest, then at the Conservatory in Kolozsvár, and later at the Székesfehérvár Conservatory (he was also director of the latter two). In 1949 he was appointed teacher and later head of the department of composition at the Academy of Music Budapest. His oeuvre of more than 700 works comprises almost every musical genre. His technical virtuosity as acomposer and his knowledge of style won him international recognition.

SKU: HL.50485162

ISBN 9790080120965. UPC: 073999295481. 9.0x12.0x0.097 inches. Ferenc Farkas.

Easy/medium difficulty level.

SKU: HL.50510437

ISBN 9790080131015. UPC: 073999054682. A/4 inches. Ferenc Farkas.

The Concertino IV for oboe and string orchestra was composed in 1982-83 and dedicated to the renowned Swiss oboist Jean-Paul Goy. Its three short movements, following the traditional tempo order, mirror Farkas's attraction to Classical order and harmony. The musical language is modern and personal, however, and allows the soloist to exhibit his virtuosity.

SKU: BT.EMBZ5481

German-Hungarian.

Farkas wrote Rose Madrigal for a four-part mixed (chamber) choir in 1948. The text was written by the great Hungarian poet Sándor Weöres who liked to appear in several guises in his poetry. Here we see him as a medieval trouvere, singing a parable about love. The delicate poem is reflected by the freshness and simplicity of Farkas's music.(Hungaroton HCD 31853) Territorial restrictions may apply. Please ask before ordering.

SKU: HL.50487030

ISBN 9790080120743. B/5 (17x24) inches. Hungarian. Ferenc Farkas; Zsigmond Moricz.