Franz Liszt: Hungarian Rhapsodies, Vol. 1
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Composer: Franz LisztPerformer: Jenö Jandó
Edition: Music CD
CD Release Date: 1999-07-20
Music Label: Naxos
Soundtracks:
- Lento Quasi Recitativo - Andante Con Moto - Andante (Assai Moderato) - Quasi Improvvisato - Andatino - Piu Lento - Allegro Animato - Piu Moderato - Allegro Risoluto
- Lento A Capriccio - Andante Mesto - Vivace - Tempo Giusto , Vivace - Prestissimo
- Andante - Allegretto - Andante
- Quasi Adagio, Altieramente - Andatino - Allegretto - Presto
- Lento, Con Duolo
- Tempo Giusto - Presto - Andante - Allegro - Presto
- Lento (Gypsy Style) - Vivace
- Lento A Capriccio - Sempre Lento Malinconico Assai Allegretto Con Grazia - Presto Giocoso Assai
- Moderato - Sempre Moderato A Capriccio - Allegretto - Andante - Finale: Presto - Un Poco Meno Presto - Allegretto - Presto - Piu Animato - Allegro Moderato - Presto
Music reviews of Franz Liszt: Hungarian Rhapsodies, Vol. 1
Music Review: Liszt - Hungarian Extraordinaire
Rating: 5 Stars
Volume 12 of Naxos' Complete Piano Music of Liszt features the return of Jeno Jando, who creates an invigorating and fiery rendition of Liszt's Hungarian Rhapsodies. Obviously the Lisztians out there who prefer their Cziffra will not find this disc appealing. Indeed, the main attraction of this Volume (and the following Vol. 13) is the Naxos budget price. Essentially, this recording is for the Liszt neophytes who have perhaps heard a few of the Rhapsodies and want them all on recording. Despite this admission, I think Jando's complete recordings of the Rhapsodies are outstanding, and certainly outclass Howard's and Campanella's.
Liszt's Hungarian Rhapsodies have stirred much debate about authentic "Hungarian" music, as opposed to gypsy music, and Bartok and Kodaly have tackled the subject for those interested. Yet Liszt wrote an impassioned book about gypsy music and his Rhapsodies show ingenious assimilation and transcription of the verbunkos and other Hungarian folk music. Beyond that, Liszt's 19 Hungarian Rhapsodies reveal an impressive range of style and music content. Each one is different, original, and utterly compelling, whether through bravura or emotional depth. Jando's interpretations may not please everyone, but he is undeniably technically adroit and quite passionate. I don't think anyone can match the fire of Cziffra, but Jando's lyricism makes up for it; his outpouring is marked by greater warmth and in the dark moments, he can be effectively brooding.
The First Rhapsody is especially pleasing and Jando understands the improvisatory character of this work rather well; from tender reflections to grandiose flourishes, Jando infuses this Rhapsody with potency. Jando does fine in the Second Rhapsody, which is probably the most well-known piano composition after "Für Elise." He is a little rushed in the lassan, but knows how to generate thrilling music out of the friska (fast) section. I was surprised by Jando's excellent delivery in the Third and Fifth Rhapsodies; his renditions of the morbid and angst-ridden sections are breathtaking. Jando handles the Sixth Rhapsody with expertise and musicality, too. There's no doubting his virtuosity after hearing the final section, which he unleashes with virtuosic splash and fury. In the tempestuous and dazzling Seventh Rhapsody, Jando accomplishes better results than Cziffra, I think. Jando's technical sheen and dynamic control are truly admirable. Jando also rivals Cziffra in the profound and heart-rending Eighth Rhapsody. This particular work is a neglected gem of the 19 Rhapsodies; both slow and fast sections are dramatic and arresting in beauty.
I feel honor-bound to mention the recording sound because some individuals have had misgivings about Jando's humming (yet few scold Gould for it). Occasionally, Jando grunts, sighs or hums, but it is really faint; you have to have this music blasting in the dead silence of the night to hear such particles of sound. Honestly, I rarely notice it and am never annoyed, but some people just can't stand such things and I feel obligated to relay this.
Bottom line: This is Liszt at his melancholic, demonic, jubilant and virtuosic best. Each Rhapsody is a hair-raising and titanic powerhouse of a virtuoso piece. Jando may not surpass Cziffra, but he leaves Howard behind, and rivals many others with his fine balance of technical perfection and lyricism.
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All products are BRAND NEW and factory sealed. Fast shipping and 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed.Not all of the Liszt Hungarian Rhapsodies are flat-out showpieces like the best-known ones, so this disc makes for a better listening program than you might expect. And Jénö Jandó, who must be the hardest-working pianist in the recording business, has a real flair for this music. He plays with the combination of free rhythms and virtuosity that the music demands, and he even indulges in a bit of improvisation when the spirit moves him. This was probably something Liszt did himself, and other great Liszt interpreters such as Rachmaninov and Cziffra have done the same thing. Jandó doesn't quite have Cziffra's overwhelming virtuosity, but he plays musically and the result is a highly entertaining disc. We've heard better-sounding piano recordings, but for the price this is amazing. --Leslie Gerber
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