Leo Weiner's influence as a teacher in Budapest was exceptional and his pupils were some of the greatest musicians of the 20th century. But it's only in recent years that his compositions, with their synthesis of German Romantic and Hungarian elements, have been brought to wider appreciation. Like Csongor and Tunde, the symphonic poem Toldi was inspired by a masterpiece of Hungarian literature. Cast in twelve sections, the music follows the epic poetry in a way that seems to notate the text musically, a unique achievement. Weiner considered Toldi one of his most significant compositions, and he also composed two suites from the work.

Tracklist:

Toldi, Op. 43: I. The Poet Muses
Toldi, Op. 43: II. Merrymaking, Feast In Nagyfalu
Toldi, Op. 43: III. The Wooden Spears Whirled In Their Hands
Toldi, Op. 43: IV. Miklós Is In Hiding
Toldi, Op. 43: V. Miklós Fights Two Wolves
Toldi, Op. 43: VI. Miklós Lays The Wolves Beside György’s Bed
Toldi, Op. 43: VII. Thunderstorm
Toldi, Op. 43: VIII. King Louis Gives An Audience To György
Toldi, Op. 43: IX. Moonlight
Toldi, Op. 43: X. Bence Finds Miklós Again
Toldi, Op. 43: XI. A Crowd Is Gathering On Both Banks Of The Danube
Toldi, Op. 43: XII. The King Sends For The Victorious Warrior

UPC: 747313384778
Label: Naxos
Release Date: 4.12.19
Format: CD

Weiner / Budapest Symphony Orchestra Mav - Toldi (CD)