Beyond composing, Ferenc Farkas had a multifaceted career as a teacher, repetiteur, choir conductor, orchestral pianist, school headmaster, and operatic chorus director.
Composer Biography
Ferenc Farkas (1905-2000) was a Hungarian composer known for his diverse interests and exceptionally wide knowledge, speaking twelve languages fairly fluently.
Recording & Production
This album features 48 songs by Ferenc Farkas, selected by pianist István Dominkó, many of which were previously unpublished or out of print, making this recording a process of discovery and rediscovery.
Composition History
Ferenc Farkas's first compositions were songs, and he continued to write them throughout his life, producing around four hundred songs up until the 1990s.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Ferenc Farkas felt closest to vocal works, using the human voice to share inspirations from his favorite writers and poets, and set texts in sixteen different languages throughout his career.
Compositional Technique
Ferenc Farkas's musical style evolved over decades, becoming simpler and denser, while remaining melodic and harmonious, even in his 85th year.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Ferenc Farkas composed in almost every genre and style, including folk arrangements, neo-classical works, and twelve-tone compositions, aiming to maintain his individuality across diverse 'masks'.
