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Hungaroton issued most of these pieces in a boxed LP set almost thirty years ago. Expect some tape hiss. This collection features all Hungarian performers, but that is not its only unique aspect. It is also quite democratic. The Bartók Complete Edition includes about four dozen singers, musicians, orchestras, and choirs, giving no one the spotlight. You may not love them all, but they are the best Hungary has to offer.
[Vol.1: CD 1-2] STAGE WORKS: HCD31881-82
* [Duke] Bluebard\'s castle / A kekszakallu herceg vara, opera Op.11, Sz.48, BB 62
Katalin Kasza - soprano, Gyorgy Melis - baritone, Hungarian Radio and Television Chorus, Budapest Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Janos Ferencsik
*The wooden prince / A fabol faragott kiralyfi, ballet Op.13, Sz.60, BB 74
Budapest Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Andras Korodi
* The miraculous mandarin / A csodalatos mandarin, pantomime Op.19, Sz.73, BB 82
Hungarian State Opera Chorus, Budapest Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Janos Sandor