Beliczay: Symphony No. 1 in D Minor, Op. 45 - Serenade in D Minor, Op. 36
11/3/2017, 8 Tracks, 1:05:11
Featuring
Tamás Gál
MÁV Szimfonikus Zenekar
Gyula Beliczay
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Critical Reception
Beliczay was one of Hungary's most internationally successful composers in the late 19th century, with his works performed from St. Petersburg to New York.
Recording & Production
This recording uses original manuscripts for the Serenade in D minor, Op. 36, rather than the published edition by Durdilly in Paris.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Beliczay's thorough conservative schooling, including studies with Martin Gustav Nottebohm (a pupil of Mendelssohn and Schumann), influenced his musical language.
Composition History
Beliczay's Études (Douze grandes etudes, Op. 52) were included in the curriculum at the Conservatory in Paris.
Composer Biography
Beliczay retired from his engineering career in 1886 to dedicate himself exclusively to music.
Composer Biography
Julius Beliczay, the composer, was an accomplished mathematician who earned a Master of Science and Engineering degree in 1857.
Composer Biography
Beliczay worked as a chief engineer for the Hungarian State Railways (MÁV) and was sent to several European countries to study rail services and music education systems.
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