Annotation

The 4 CDs are contained in a cardboard box. Inside are 4 cardboard sleeves, each containing a CD, and an 8-page booklet bearing the same information as on the front and back covers and on the CD sleeves, with added German and French translations of some titles. The 4 discs are reissues of older CBS/Columbia albums

Annotation last modified on 2017-09-05 17:25 UTC.

Tracklist

CD 1: Music for Strings, Percussion and Celesta / Concerto for Orchestra
CD 2: 4 Orchestral Pieces / 3 Village Scenes / The Miraculous Mandarin
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14 Orchestral Pieces, Sz 51 (op. 12): I. Preludio. Moderato
engineer:
Bud Graham (classical sound engineer)
producer:
Andrew Kazdin (American record producer)
orchestra:
New York Philharmonic (on 1977-02-07)
conductor:
Pierre Boulez (composer and conductor) (on 1977-02-07)
recorded at:
Manhattan Center in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1977-02-07)
recording of:
Four Orchestral Pieces, op. 12, Sz. 51: I. Preludio: Moderato (on 1977-02-07)
orchestrator:
Béla Bartók (composer) (in 1921)
composer:
Béla Bartók (composer) (in 1912)
part of:
Four Orchestral Pieces, op. 12, Sz. 51
Béla Bartók7:46
24 Orchestral Pieces, Sz 51 (op. 12): II. Scherzo. Allegro
engineer:
Bud Graham (classical sound engineer)
producer:
Andrew Kazdin (American record producer)
orchestra:
New York Philharmonic (on 1977-02-07)
conductor:
Pierre Boulez (composer and conductor) (on 1977-02-07)
recorded at:
Manhattan Center in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1977-02-07)
recording of:
Four Orchestral Pieces, op. 12, Sz. 51: II. Scherzo: Allegro (on 1977-02-07)
orchestrator:
Béla Bartók (composer) (in 1921)
composer:
Béla Bartók (composer) (in 1912)
part of:
Four Orchestral Pieces, op. 12, Sz. 51
Béla Bartók6:01
34 Orchestral Pieces, Sz 51 (op. 12): III. Intermezzo. Moderato - Andante
engineer:
Bud Graham (classical sound engineer)
producer:
Andrew Kazdin (American record producer)
orchestra:
New York Philharmonic (on 1977-02-07)
conductor:
Pierre Boulez (composer and conductor) (on 1977-02-07)
recorded at:
Manhattan Center in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1977-02-07)
recording of:
Four Orchestral Pieces, op. 12, Sz. 51: III. Intermezzo: Moderato (on 1977-02-07)
orchestrator:
Béla Bartók (composer) (in 1921)
composer:
Béla Bartók (composer) (in 1912)
part of:
Four Orchestral Pieces, op. 12, Sz. 51
Béla Bartók4:27
44 Orchestral Pieces, Sz 51 (op. 12): IV. Marcia funebre. Maestoso
engineer:
Bud Graham (classical sound engineer)
producer:
Andrew Kazdin (American record producer)
orchestra:
New York Philharmonic (on 1977-02-07)
conductor:
Pierre Boulez (composer and conductor) (on 1977-02-07)
recorded at:
Manhattan Center in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1977-02-07)
recording of:
Four Orchestral Pieces, op. 12, Sz. 51: IV. Marcia funebre: Maestoso (on 1977-02-07)
orchestrator:
Béla Bartók (composer) (in 1921)
composer:
Béla Bartók (composer) (in 1912)
part of:
Four Orchestral Pieces, op. 12, Sz. 51
Béla Bartók4:45
53 Village Scenes, Sz 79: I. Wedding
engineer:
Bud Graham (classical sound engineer)
producer:
Andrew Kazdin (American record producer)
choir vocals:
Camerata Singers (on 1977-02-07)
contralto vocals:
Joan Fuerstman (on 1977-02-07)
mezzo-soprano vocals:
Lois Winter (on 1977-02-07)
orchestra:
New York Philharmonic (on 1977-02-07)
conductor:
Pierre Boulez (composer and conductor) (on 1977-02-07)
recorded at:
Manhattan Center in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1977-02-07)
recording of:
Three Village Scenes, Sz. 79, BB 87b: No. 1. Lakodalom (on 1977-02-07)
composer:
Béla Bartók (composer) (in 1926)
translator:
Viktor Géza Lányi
part of:
Three Village Scenes, Sz. 79, BB 87b (for a small choir of four to eight female voices and orchestra)
Béla Bartók3:55
63 Village Scenes, Sz 79: II. Lullaby
engineer:
Bud Graham (classical sound engineer)
producer:
Andrew Kazdin (American record producer)
contralto vocals:
Joan Fuerstman (on 1977-02-07)
mezzo-soprano vocals:
Lois Winter (on 1977-02-07)
orchestra:
New York Philharmonic (on 1977-02-07)
conductor:
Pierre Boulez (composer and conductor) (on 1977-02-07)
recorded at:
Manhattan Center in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1977-02-07)
recording of:
Three Village Scenes, Sz. 79, BB 87b: No. 2. Bölcsődal (on 1977-02-07)
composer:
Béla Bartók (composer) (in 1926)
translator:
Viktor Géza Lányi
part of:
Three Village Scenes, Sz. 79, BB 87b (for a small choir of four to eight female voices and orchestra)
Béla Bartók4:50
73 Village Scenes, Sz 79: III. Lad's Dance
engineer:
Bud Graham (classical sound engineer)
producer:
Andrew Kazdin (American record producer)
choir vocals:
Camerata Singers (on 1977-02-07)
contralto vocals:
Joan Fuerstman (on 1977-02-07)
mezzo-soprano vocals:
Lois Winter (on 1977-02-07)
orchestra:
New York Philharmonic (on 1977-02-07)
conductor:
Pierre Boulez (composer and conductor) (on 1977-02-07)
recorded at:
Manhattan Center in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1977-02-07)
recording of:
Three Village Scenes, Sz. 79, BB 87b: No. 3. Legénytánc (on 1977-02-07)
composer:
Béla Bartók (composer) (in 1926)
translator:
Viktor Géza Lányi
part of:
Three Village Scenes, Sz. 79, BB 87b (for a small choir of four to eight female voices and orchestra)
Béla Bartók2:47
8The Miraculous Mandarin, Sz 73 (op. 19): Prelude
engineer:
Bud Graham (classical sound engineer) and Raymond L. Moore (engineer)
producer:
Andrew Kazdin (American record producer)
mixer:
Richard King (engineer with Sony Music Studios, NYC from 1992–2007)
choir vocals:
Schola Cantorum (New York, fka the MacDowell Chorus, renamed in 1912) (on 1971-05-11)
orchestra:
New York Philharmonic (on 1971-05-11)
conductor:
Pierre Boulez (composer and conductor) (on 1971-05-11)
chorus master:
Hugh Ross (choral director) (on 1971-05-11)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
CBS, Inc. (US broadcasting company; file no releases here!) (in 1972)
recorded at:
Philharmonic Hall (Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts) in Upper West Side, New York, New York, United States (on 1971-05-11)
partial recording of:
The Miraculous Mandarin, BB 82, Sz. 73, op. 19 (on 1971-05-11)
composer:
Béla Bartók (composer) (from 1918 until 1924)
premiered at:
[stage performance] (1926-11-27)
publisher:
Universal Edition (publisher; do NOT use as release label) (in 1927)
part of:
Bartók Béla válogatott zenei írásai (number: Sz. 73) and Béla Bartók's Works (BB) (number: BB 82)
Béla Bartók1:16
9The Miraculous Mandarin, Sz 73 (op. 19): The Curtain rises
engineer:
Bud Graham (classical sound engineer) and Raymond L. Moore (engineer)
producer:
Andrew Kazdin (American record producer)
mixer:
Richard King (engineer with Sony Music Studios, NYC from 1992–2007)
choir vocals:
Schola Cantorum (New York, fka the MacDowell Chorus, renamed in 1912) (on 1971-05-11)
orchestra:
New York Philharmonic (on 1971-05-11)
conductor:
Pierre Boulez (composer and conductor) (on 1971-05-11)
chorus master:
Hugh Ross (choral director) (on 1971-05-11)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
CBS, Inc. (US broadcasting company; file no releases here!) (in 1972)
recorded at:
Philharmonic Hall (Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts) in Upper West Side, New York, New York, United States (on 1971-05-11)
partial recording of:
The Miraculous Mandarin, BB 82, Sz. 73, op. 19 (on 1971-05-11)
composer:
Béla Bartók (composer) (from 1918 until 1924)
premiered at:
[stage performance] (1926-11-27)
publisher:
Universal Edition (publisher; do NOT use as release label) (in 1927)
part of:
Bartók Béla válogatott zenei írásai (number: Sz. 73) and Béla Bartók's Works (BB) (number: BB 82)
Béla Bartók1:41
10The Miraculous Mandarin, Sz 73 (op. 19): First seduction game: a shabby old Rake
engineer:
Bud Graham (classical sound engineer) and Raymond L. Moore (engineer)
producer:
Andrew Kazdin (American record producer)
mixer:
Richard King (engineer with Sony Music Studios, NYC from 1992–2007)
choir vocals:
Schola Cantorum (New York, fka the MacDowell Chorus, renamed in 1912) (on 1971-05-11)
orchestra:
New York Philharmonic (on 1971-05-11)
conductor:
Pierre Boulez (composer and conductor) (on 1971-05-11)
chorus master:
Hugh Ross (choral director) (on 1971-05-11)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
CBS, Inc. (US broadcasting company; file no releases here!) (in 1972)
recorded at:
Philharmonic Hall (Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts) in Upper West Side, New York, New York, United States (on 1971-05-11)
partial recording of:
The Miraculous Mandarin, BB 82, Sz. 73, op. 19 (on 1971-05-11)
composer:
Béla Bartók (composer) (from 1918 until 1924)
premiered at:
[stage performance] (1926-11-27)
publisher:
Universal Edition (publisher; do NOT use as release label) (in 1927)
part of:
Bartók Béla válogatott zenei írásai (number: Sz. 73) and Béla Bartók's Works (BB) (number: BB 82)
Béla Bartók3:44
11The Miraculous Mandarin, Sz 73 (op. 19): Second seduction game: a shy young Man
engineer:
Bud Graham (classical sound engineer) and Raymond L. Moore (engineer)
producer:
Andrew Kazdin (American record producer)
mixer:
Richard King (engineer with Sony Music Studios, NYC from 1992–2007)
choir vocals:
Schola Cantorum (New York, fka the MacDowell Chorus, renamed in 1912) (on 1971-05-11)
orchestra:
New York Philharmonic (on 1971-05-11)
conductor:
Pierre Boulez (composer and conductor) (on 1971-05-11)
chorus master:
Hugh Ross (choral director) (on 1971-05-11)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
CBS, Inc. (US broadcasting company; file no releases here!) (in 1972)
recorded at:
Philharmonic Hall (Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts) in Upper West Side, New York, New York, United States (on 1971-05-11)
partial recording of:
The Miraculous Mandarin, BB 82, Sz. 73, op. 19 (on 1971-05-11)
composer:
Béla Bartók (composer) (from 1918 until 1924)
premiered at:
[stage performance] (1926-11-27)
publisher:
Universal Edition (publisher; do NOT use as release label) (in 1927)
part of:
Bartók Béla válogatott zenei írásai (number: Sz. 73) and Béla Bartók's Works (BB) (number: BB 82)
Béla Bartók3:04
12The Miraculous Mandarin, Sz 73 (op. 19): Third seduction game: the Mandarin
engineer:
Bud Graham (classical sound engineer) and Raymond L. Moore (engineer)
producer:
Andrew Kazdin (American record producer)
mixer:
Richard King (engineer with Sony Music Studios, NYC from 1992–2007)
choir vocals:
Schola Cantorum (New York, fka the MacDowell Chorus, renamed in 1912) (on 1971-05-11)
orchestra:
New York Philharmonic (on 1971-05-11)
conductor:
Pierre Boulez (composer and conductor) (on 1971-05-11)
chorus master:
Hugh Ross (choral director) (on 1971-05-11)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
CBS, Inc. (US broadcasting company; file no releases here!) (in 1972)
recorded at:
Philharmonic Hall (Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts) in Upper West Side, New York, New York, United States (on 1971-05-11)
partial recording of:
The Miraculous Mandarin, BB 82, Sz. 73, op. 19 (on 1971-05-11)
composer:
Béla Bartók (composer) (from 1918 until 1924)
premiered at:
[stage performance] (1926-11-27)
publisher:
Universal Edition (publisher; do NOT use as release label) (in 1927)
part of:
Bartók Béla válogatott zenei írásai (number: Sz. 73) and Béla Bartók's Works (BB) (number: BB 82)
Béla Bartók2:25
13The Miraculous Mandarin, Sz 73 (op. 19): General consternation: the Ruffians make signs
engineer:
Bud Graham (classical sound engineer) and Raymond L. Moore (engineer)
producer:
Andrew Kazdin (American record producer)
mixer:
Richard King (engineer with Sony Music Studios, NYC from 1992–2007)
choir vocals:
Schola Cantorum (New York, fka the MacDowell Chorus, renamed in 1912) (on 1971-05-11)
orchestra:
New York Philharmonic (on 1971-05-11)
conductor:
Pierre Boulez (composer and conductor) (on 1971-05-11)
chorus master:
Hugh Ross (choral director) (on 1971-05-11)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
CBS, Inc. (US broadcasting company; file no releases here!) (in 1972)
recorded at:
Philharmonic Hall (Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts) in Upper West Side, New York, New York, United States (on 1971-05-11)
partial recording of:
The Miraculous Mandarin, BB 82, Sz. 73, op. 19 (on 1971-05-11)
composer:
Béla Bartók (composer) (from 1918 until 1924)
premiered at:
[stage performance] (1926-11-27)
publisher:
Universal Edition (publisher; do NOT use as release label) (in 1927)
part of:
Bartók Béla válogatott zenei írásai (number: Sz. 73) and Béla Bartók's Works (BB) (number: BB 82)
Béla Bartók1:14
14The Miraculous Mandarin, Sz 73 (op. 19): The Girl is undecided; she shudders and draws back
engineer:
Bud Graham (classical sound engineer) and Raymond L. Moore (engineer)
producer:
Andrew Kazdin (American record producer)
mixer:
Richard King (engineer with Sony Music Studios, NYC from 1992–2007)
choir vocals:
Schola Cantorum (New York, fka the MacDowell Chorus, renamed in 1912) (on 1971-05-11)
orchestra:
New York Philharmonic (on 1971-05-11)
conductor:
Pierre Boulez (composer and conductor) (on 1971-05-11)
chorus master:
Hugh Ross (choral director) (on 1971-05-11)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
CBS, Inc. (US broadcasting company; file no releases here!) (in 1972)
recorded at:
Philharmonic Hall (Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts) in Upper West Side, New York, New York, United States (on 1971-05-11)
partial recording of:
The Miraculous Mandarin, BB 82, Sz. 73, op. 19 (on 1971-05-11)
composer:
Béla Bartók (composer) (from 1918 until 1924)
premiered at:
[stage performance] (1926-11-27)
publisher:
Universal Edition (publisher; do NOT use as release label) (in 1927)
part of:
Bartók Béla válogatott zenei írásai (number: Sz. 73) and Béla Bartók's Works (BB) (number: BB 82)
Béla Bartók4:33
15The Miraculous Mandarin, Sz 73 (op. 19): The Girl sits on the Mandarin's lap; he starts to tremble excitedly
engineer:
Bud Graham (classical sound engineer) and Raymond L. Moore (engineer)
producer:
Andrew Kazdin (American record producer)
mixer:
Richard King (engineer with Sony Music Studios, NYC from 1992–2007)
choir vocals:
Schola Cantorum (New York, fka the MacDowell Chorus, renamed in 1912) (on 1971-05-11)
orchestra:
New York Philharmonic (on 1971-05-11)
conductor:
Pierre Boulez (composer and conductor) (on 1971-05-11)
chorus master:
Hugh Ross (choral director) (on 1971-05-11)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
CBS, Inc. (US broadcasting company; file no releases here!) (in 1972)
recorded at:
Philharmonic Hall (Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts) in Upper West Side, New York, New York, United States (on 1971-05-11)
partial recording of:
The Miraculous Mandarin, BB 82, Sz. 73, op. 19 (on 1971-05-11)
composer:
Béla Bartók (composer) (from 1918 until 1924)
premiered at:
[stage performance] (1926-11-27)
publisher:
Universal Edition (publisher; do NOT use as release label) (in 1927)
part of:
Bartók Béla válogatott zenei írásai (number: Sz. 73) and Béla Bartók's Works (BB) (number: BB 82)
Béla Bartók2:29
16The Miraculous Mandarin, Sz 73 (op. 19): The Ruffians leap out, seize the Mandarin and rob him
engineer:
Bud Graham (classical sound engineer) and Raymond L. Moore (engineer)
producer:
Andrew Kazdin (American record producer)
mixer:
Richard King (engineer with Sony Music Studios, NYC from 1992–2007)
choir vocals:
Schola Cantorum (New York, fka the MacDowell Chorus, renamed in 1912) (on 1971-05-11)
orchestra:
New York Philharmonic (on 1971-05-11)
conductor:
Pierre Boulez (composer and conductor) (on 1971-05-11)
chorus master:
Hugh Ross (choral director) (on 1971-05-11)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
CBS, Inc. (US broadcasting company; file no releases here!) (in 1972)
recorded at:
Philharmonic Hall (Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts) in Upper West Side, New York, New York, United States (on 1971-05-11)
partial recording of:
The Miraculous Mandarin, BB 82, Sz. 73, op. 19 (on 1971-05-11)
composer:
Béla Bartók (composer) (from 1918 until 1924)
premiered at:
[stage performance] (1926-11-27)
publisher:
Universal Edition (publisher; do NOT use as release label) (in 1927)
part of:
Bartók Béla válogatott zenei írásai (number: Sz. 73) and Béla Bartók's Works (BB) (number: BB 82)
Béla Bartók2:06
17The Miraculous Mandarin, Sz 73 (op. 19): Suddenly the Mandarin's head appears and he looks longingly at the Girl
engineer:
Bud Graham (classical sound engineer) and Raymond L. Moore (engineer)
producer:
Andrew Kazdin (American record producer)
mixer:
Richard King (engineer with Sony Music Studios, NYC from 1992–2007)
choir vocals:
Schola Cantorum (New York, fka the MacDowell Chorus, renamed in 1912) (on 1971-05-11)
orchestra:
New York Philharmonic (on 1971-05-11)
conductor:
Pierre Boulez (composer and conductor) (on 1971-05-11)
chorus master:
Hugh Ross (choral director) (on 1971-05-11)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
CBS, Inc. (US broadcasting company; file no releases here!) (in 1972)
recorded at:
Philharmonic Hall (Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts) in Upper West Side, New York, New York, United States (on 1971-05-11)
partial recording of:
The Miraculous Mandarin, BB 82, Sz. 73, op. 19 (on 1971-05-11)
composer:
Béla Bartók (composer) (from 1918 until 1924)
premiered at:
[stage performance] (1926-11-27)
publisher:
Universal Edition (publisher; do NOT use as release label) (in 1927)
part of:
Bartók Béla válogatott zenei írásai (number: Sz. 73) and Béla Bartók's Works (BB) (number: BB 82)
Béla Bartók3:00
18The Miraculous Mandarin, Sz 73 (op. 19): The terrified Ruffians discuss how they are to get rid of the Mandarin
engineer:
Bud Graham (classical sound engineer) and Raymond L. Moore (engineer)
producer:
Andrew Kazdin (American record producer)
mixer:
Richard King (engineer with Sony Music Studios, NYC from 1992–2007)
choir vocals:
Schola Cantorum (New York, fka the MacDowell Chorus, renamed in 1912) (on 1971-05-11)
orchestra:
New York Philharmonic (on 1971-05-11)
conductor:
Pierre Boulez (composer and conductor) (on 1971-05-11)
chorus master:
Hugh Ross (choral director) (on 1971-05-11)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
CBS, Inc. (US broadcasting company; file no releases here!) (in 1972)
recorded at:
Philharmonic Hall (Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts) in Upper West Side, New York, New York, United States (on 1971-05-11)
partial recording of:
The Miraculous Mandarin, BB 82, Sz. 73, op. 19 (on 1971-05-11)
composer:
Béla Bartók (composer) (from 1918 until 1924)
premiered at:
[stage performance] (1926-11-27)
publisher:
Universal Edition (publisher; do NOT use as release label) (in 1927)
part of:
Bartók Béla válogatott zenei írásai (number: Sz. 73) and Béla Bartók's Works (BB) (number: BB 82)
Béla Bartók1:21
19The Miraculous Mandarin, Sz 73 (op. 19): The Body of the Mandarin begins to glow; the Girl resists no longer
engineer:
Bud Graham (classical sound engineer) and Raymond L. Moore (engineer)
producer:
Andrew Kazdin (American record producer)
mixer:
Richard King (engineer with Sony Music Studios, NYC from 1992–2007)
choir vocals:
Schola Cantorum (New York, fka the MacDowell Chorus, renamed in 1912) (on 1971-05-11)
orchestra:
New York Philharmonic (on 1971-05-11)
conductor:
Pierre Boulez (composer and conductor) (on 1971-05-11)
chorus master:
Hugh Ross (choral director) (on 1971-05-11)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
CBS, Inc. (US broadcasting company; file no releases here!) (in 1972)
recorded at:
Philharmonic Hall (Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts) in Upper West Side, New York, New York, United States (on 1971-05-11)
partial recording of:
The Miraculous Mandarin, BB 82, Sz. 73, op. 19 (on 1971-05-11)
composer:
Béla Bartók (composer) (from 1918 until 1924)
premiered at:
[stage performance] (1926-11-27)
publisher:
Universal Edition (publisher; do NOT use as release label) (in 1927)
part of:
Bartók Béla válogatott zenei írásai (number: Sz. 73) and Béla Bartók's Works (BB) (number: BB 82)
Béla Bartók4:09
CD 3: The Wooden Prince
CD 4: Duke Bluebeard's Castle / Dance Suite