Az ajton kivul (the Man Outside), Op. 27, Scene 1: Mint a legyek, mint a legyek Ah … [They Are dying] [Chorus, Death]Sándor Balassa, Sándor Palcsó, Ilona Tokody, László Polgár, Attila Fulop, József Gregor, Sandor Sòlyom-Nagy, Gyorgy Bordas, Hungarian Radio and Television Chorus, Budapest Symphony Orchestra, György Lehel
Az ajton kivul (the Man Outside), Op. 27, Scene 1: Jaj, gyermekeim, en edes gyermekeim [Oh my children, my dear children] [God as an Old Man, Death]Sándor Balassa, Sándor Palcsó, Ilona Tokody, László Polgár, Attila Fulop, József Gregor, Sandor Sòlyom-Nagy, Gyorgy Bordas, Hungarian Radio and Television Chorus, Budapest Symphony Orchestra, György Lehel
Az ajton kivul (the Man Outside), Op. 27, Scene 2: Van ott valaki? [Is anyone there?] [Girl, Beckmann]Sándor Balassa, Sándor Palcsó, Ilona Tokody, László Polgár, Attila Fulop, József Gregor, Sandor Sòlyom-Nagy, Gyorgy Bordas, Hungarian Radio and Television Chorus, Budapest Symphony Orchestra, György Lehel
Az ajton kivul (the Man Outside), Op. 27, Scene 2: Halacska, mondd, ki vagy te? [Little fish tell me, who Are you?] [Girl, Beckmann]Sándor Balassa, Sándor Palcsó, Ilona Tokody, László Polgár, Attila Fulop, József Gregor, Sandor Sòlyom-Nagy, Gyorgy Bordas, Hungarian Radio and Television Chorus, Budapest Symphony Orchestra, György Lehel
Az ajton kivul (the Man Outside), Op. 27, Scene 2: Olyan szomorunak latszol [You seem so sad] [Girl, Bechmann]Sándor Balassa, Sándor Palcsó, Ilona Tokody, László Polgár, Attila Fulop, József Gregor, Sandor Sòlyom-Nagy, Gyorgy Bordas, Hungarian Radio and Television Chorus, Budapest Symphony Orchestra, György Lehel
Az ajton kivul (the Man Outside), Op. 27, Scene 2: Mit keresel itt, az en holmimban [What Are you doing here] [One-legged Man, Girl, Beckmann]Sándor Balassa, Sándor Palcsó, Ilona Tokody, László Polgár, Attila Fulop, József Gregor, Sandor Sòlyom-Nagy, Gyorgy Bordas, Hungarian Radio and Television Chorus, Budapest Symphony Orchestra, György Lehel
Az ajton kivul (the Man Outside), Op. 27, Scene 3: Ezredes ur! [Colonel!] [Beckmann, Colonel]Sándor Balassa, Sándor Palcsó, Ilona Tokody, László Polgár, Attila Fulop, József Gregor, Sandor Sòlyom-Nagy, Gyorgy Bordas, Hungarian Radio and Television Chorus, Budapest Symphony Orchestra, György Lehel
Az ajton kivul (the Man Outside), Op. 27, Scene 3: Az ordogbe, ormester, elaludt alltaban!? [How the devil, sergeant] [Colonel, Beckmann, Chorus]Sándor Balassa, Sándor Palcsó, Ilona Tokody, László Polgár, Attila Fulop, József Gregor, Sandor Sòlyom-Nagy, Gyorgy Bordas, Hungarian Radio and Television Chorus, Budapest Symphony Orchestra, György Lehel
Az ajton kivul (the Man Outside), Op. 27, Scene 3: De kedves Beckmann, feleslegesen izgatja magat [but my dear Beckmann, you upset yourself unnecessarily] [Colonel, Beckmann, Women's Choir]Sándor Balassa, Sándor Palcsó, Ilona Tokody, László Polgár, Attila Fulop, József Gregor, Sandor Sòlyom-Nagy, Gyorgy Bordas, Hungarian Radio and Television Chorus, Budapest Symphony Orchestra, György Lehel
Az ajton kivul (the Man Outside), Op. 27, Scene 3: Mindsossze tizenegy asszony, ezredes ur [Eleven women altogether, colonel] [Women's Choir, Colonel, Beckmann]Sándor Balassa, Sándor Palcsó, Ilona Tokody, László Polgár, Attila Fulop, József Gregor, Sandor Sòlyom-Nagy, Gyorgy Bordas, Hungarian Radio and Television Chorus, Budapest Symphony Orchestra, György Lehel
Az ajton kivul (the Man Outside), Op. 27, Scene 4: Akinek snapsza van, az megmenekult! [Anyone who has schnapps, Is safe!] [Beckmann]Sándor Balassa, Sándor Palcsó, Ilona Tokody, László Polgár, Attila Fulop, József Gregor, Sandor Sòlyom-Nagy, Gyorgy Bordas, Hungarian Radio and Television Chorus, Budapest Symphony Orchestra, György Lehel
Az ajton kivul (the Man Outside), Op. 27, Scene 4: No lam! A muveszet vadviraga [Why! There now!] [Cabaret Director, Beckmann]Sándor Balassa, Sándor Palcsó, Ilona Tokody, László Polgár, Attila Fulop, József Gregor, Sandor Sòlyom-Nagy, Gyorgy Bordas, Hungarian Radio and Television Chorus, Budapest Symphony Orchestra, György Lehel
Az ajton kivul (the Man Outside), Op. 27, Scene 5: Az utca sotet, csupa szakadek [the street Is dark] [Beckmann, One-legged Man, Chorus, Death as a Street Sweeper]Sándor Balassa, Sándor Palcsó, Ilona Tokody, László Polgár, Attila Fulop, József Gregor, Sandor Sòlyom-Nagy, Gyorgy Bordas, Hungarian Radio and Television Chorus, Budapest Symphony Orchestra, György Lehel
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Album Description
2014 Hungaroton2014 Hungaroton
Immerse yourself in the hauntingly beautiful world of Sándor Balassa's "Man Outside," a captivating album released on July 15, 2014, under the Hungaroton label. This 71-minute journey is a testament to Balassa's unique musical prowess, blending poignant storytelling with evocative melodies.
The album is a complete performance of "Az ajtón kívül" (The Man Outside), Op. 27, a choral and orchestral work by Hungarian composer György Kurtág. The piece is divided into five scenes, each filled with dramatic tension and emotional depth. Balassa's interpretation brings to life a narrative that oscillates between the surreal and the profoundly human, with themes of loss, longing, and the search for meaning.
Throughout the album, Balassa's voice is both powerful and delicate, perfectly complementing the rich orchestration and choral arrangements. The tracks, sung in Hungarian, carry a timeless quality that transcends language barriers, inviting listeners to lose themselves in the music's intricate layers.
"Man Outside" is not just an album; it's an experience. From the eerie opening notes of "Mint a legyek, mint a legyek" to the haunting finale of "the street Is dark," Balassa guides listeners through a landscape of sound that is as unsettling as it is beautiful. Whether you're a longtime fan of Balassa or a newcomer to his work, this album offers a profound and unforgettable listening experience.
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