Composition database

This is the Composition Database of BMC, which includes information about works by composers that are either Hungarian or Hungarian by origin or live in Hungary.

Title of the work

Toldi Suite, Op. 43a


Composer

Original / Hungarian title
Toldi-szvit, Op. 43a
Foreign language / English title
Toldi Suite, Op. 43a
Subtitle
For orchestra
Dedication
to Fritz Reiner
Year of composition
1954

Type
Symphony orchestra
Instrumentation
symphony orchestra
Duration
37 min

Movements, parts
1. Bevezető / Prologue
2. Vidám sütés - főzés a konyhán / Cooking a merry feast in the kitchen
3. György összevész öccsével, Miklóssal / A conflict arises between György and his younger brother Miklós
4. Gerely-vetés / Spear throwing
5. Miklós bújdosik / Miklós in hiding
6. Bence, a hű cseléd / Bence, the loyal servant
7. Miklós búcsúzik anyjától / Miklós says goodbye to his mother
8. A temetőben / In the graveyard
9. A csárdában / In the tavern
10. Miklós viszontlátja anyját / The reunion of Miklós and his mother

Publisher / Source
MS
Recordings
Naxos Cd 9.70284, 2019 - Budapest Symphony Orchestra MÁV, Valéria Csányi (cond.)
Remarks, other info
Original version as Symphonic Poem for Orchestra available

See also:
Toldi - Symphonic Poem, Op. 43

See also as 6 Movement Suite for Orchestra:
Toldi, Op. 43b

Version for Piano:
Toldi, Op. 43c

 

Recordings

Title Publisher
Naxos