Zoltán Kocsis - Zoltán Kocsis: A Tribute (2017)

”The sort of musical talent Zoltán Kocsis displays is something we’re blessed with maybe once or twice a century. It is a priceless treasure that we should take good care of!” – writes György Kroó, an influential music critic of his time on 21 March 1970 about the then 18-year-old young musician. The quotation clearly illustrates the extent of professional interest in Kocsis’ achievements already in the early days of his career, and the expectations kept rising only to put a heavy burden and responsibility on the pianist. Many others have been seen to collapse under such pressure. A large number of young competition-winning talents even prodigies tend to disappear after a few years and fail to embark upon the career their talent would have destine them to pursue. Only a handful of them can keep up consistent and conscientious work and live up to the high expectations. From this perspective as well,Kocsis boasted an unprecedented career: during the 46 and a half years that elapsed between his first Beethoven competition and his painfully premature death, his record of achievement was unparalleled fulfilling every hope and prophecy – and even beyond. Besides his glittering career as a pianist in domestic and international concert halls, he also created a lasting and momentous legacy as a conductor, composer, orchestrator, director and remained a committed individual and public figure with a strong presence on Hungary’s musical scene.

TRACKLIST

01. 7 Piano Pieces, Op. 11: No. 2, Transylvanian Lament (Live) - Zoltán Kocsis
02. 2 Czárdás, S. 225: No. 2, Czárdás obstiné (Live) - Zoltán Kocsis
03. Preludes in E Major, Op. 32 No. 3 (Live) - Zoltán Kocsis
04. Ballade No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 23 (Live) - Zoltán Kocsis
05. 3 Chorale Preludes: No. 1, Arch was ist doch unser Leben, BWV 743 (Arr. Z. Kodály for Cello & Piano) - Miklós Perényi
06. Petite suite, L. 65: No. 1, En bateau (Arr. Z. Kocsis for Cello & Piano) - Miklós Perényi
07. 14 Songs, Op. 34: No. 14, Vocalise (Arr. for Cello & Piano) - Miklós Perényi
08. Valse triste, Op. 44 No. 1 (Arr. Z. Kocsis for Cello & Piano) - Miklós Perényi
09. Violin Sonatina in G Major, Op. 100, B. 183: III. Scherzo (Molto vivace) [Arr. for Flute & Piano] - János Bálint
10. 6 Songs, Op. 38: No. 3, Daisies (Arr. F. Kreisler for Violin & Piano) - Péter Csaba
11. Molly on the Shore (Arr. F. Kreisler for Violin & Piano) - Péter Csaba
12. Piano Concerto No. 6 in B-Flat Major, K. 238: I. Allegro aperto - Zoltán Kocsis
13. Piano Concerto No. 6 in B-Flat Major, K. 238: II. Andante un poco adagio - Zoltán Kocsis
14. Piano Concerto No. 6 in B-Flat Major, K. 238: III. Rondeau (Allegro) - Zoltán Kocsis
15. Parsifal, WWV 111: Flower Maidens Scene & Finale (Arr. Z. Kocsis for Piano) [Live] - Zoltán Kocsis
01. Ariettes oubliées, L. 60 (Arr. Z. Kocsis for Soprano & Orchestra): No. 1, C'est l'extase - Júlia Hajnóczy
02. Ariettes oubliées, L. 60 (Arr. Z. Kocsis for Soprano & Orchestra): No. 2, Il pleure dans mon cœur - Júlia Hajnóczy
03. Ariettes oubliées, L. 60 (Arr. Z. Kocsis for Soprano & Orchestra): No. 3, L'ombre des arbres - Júlia Hajnóczy
04. Ariettes oubliées, L. 60 (Arr. Z. Kocsis for Soprano & Orchestra): No. 4, Paysages belges [Chevaux de bois] - Júlia Hajnóczy
05. Ariettes oubliées, L. 60 (Arr. Z. Kocsis for Soprano & Orchestra): No. 5, Green [Aquarelles I] - Júlia Hajnóczy
06. Ariettes oubliées, L. 60 (Arr. Z. Kocsis for Soprano & Orchestra): No. 6, Spleen [Aquarelles II] - Júlia Hajnóczy
07. Menuet antique, M. 7 (Version for Orchestra) - Hungarian National Philharmonic Orchestra
08. Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom, Op. 31: No. 17, We Have Seen the True Light - Tamás Bubnó
09. Rhapsody No. 1 for Violin & Orchestra, Sz. 87: I. Lassú (Moderato) - Barnabás Kelemen
10. Rhapsody No. 1 for Violin & Orchestra, Sz. 87: II. Friss (Allegro moderato) [First Version] - Barnabás Kelemen
11. 4 Slovak Folksongs, Sz. 70: No. 1, Wedding Song (Andante) - Slovak Philharmonic Chorus
12. 4 Slovak Folksongs, Sz. 70: No. 2, Song of the Hay-harvesters (Andante) - Slovak Philharmonic Chorus
13. 4 Slovak Folksongs, Sz. 70: No. 3, Song from Medzibrod (Allegro) - Slovak Philharmonic Chorus
14. 4 Slovak Folksongs, Sz. 70: No. 4, Dancing Song (Allegro moderato) - Slovak Philharmonic Chorus
15. 4 Old Hungarian Songs, Sz. 50: No. 1, Long Ago I Told You - Hungarian National Chorus
16. 4 Old Hungarian Songs, Sz. 50: No. 2, Oh God, Why Am I Waiting - Hungarian National Chorus
17. 4 Old Hungarian Songs, Sz. 50: No. 3, In My Sister-in-law's Garden - Hungarian National Chorus
18. 4 Old Hungarian Songs, Sz. 50: No. 4, Farmboy, Load the Cart Well - Hungarian National Chorus
19. Hungarian Peasant Songs for Orchestra, Sz. 100: No. 1, Ballad - Hungarian National Philharmonic Orchestra
20. Hungarian Peasant Songs for Orchestra, Sz. 100: Nos. 2-8, Dances - Hungarian National Philharmonic Orchestra
21. Romanian Folk Dances for Small Orchestra, Sz. 68: No. 1, Stick Dance - Hungarian National Philharmonic Orchestra
22. Romanian Folk Dances for Small Orchestra, Sz. 68: No. 2, Sash Dance - Hungarian National Philharmonic Orchestra
23. Romanian Folk Dances for Small Orchestra, Sz. 68: No. 3, In One Spot - Hungarian National Philharmonic Orchestra
24. Romanian Folk Dances for Small Orchestra, Sz. 68: No. 4, Dance from Bucium - Hungarian National Philharmonic Orchestra
25. Romanian Folk Dances for Small Orchestra, Sz. 68: No. 5, Romanian Polka - Hungarian National Philharmonic Orchestra
26. Romanian Folk Dances for Small Orchestra, Sz. 68: No. 6, Fast Dance 1 - Hungarian National Philharmonic Orchestra
27. Romanian Folk Dances for Small Orchestra, Sz. 68: No. 7, Fast Dance 2 - Hungarian National Philharmonic Orchestra
28. Dance Suite, Sz. 77: I. Moderato - Hungarian National Philharmonic Orchestra
29. Dance Suite, Sz. 77: II. Allegro molto - Hungarian National Philharmonic Orchestra
30. Dance Suite, Sz. 77: III. Allegro vivace - Hungarian National Philharmonic Orchestra
31. Dance Suite, Sz. 77: IV. Molto tranquillo - Hungarian National Philharmonic Orchestra
32. Dance Suite, Sz. 77: V. Commodo - Hungarian National Philharmonic Orchestra
33. Dance Suite, Sz. 77: VI. Finale - Hungarian National Philharmonic Orchestra