Thousand Years of Choral Music: A Comprehensive Anthology (Ezer v krusa)Product DetailsProduct Type:Choral Sheet Music / AnthologyTitle:Thousand Years of Choral Music / Ezer v krusaEditor:Forrai MiklsPublisher:Editio Musica Budapest ZenemkiadGenre:Choral Work (Historical Anthology)Language:Bilingual (Hungarian and 13 original languages including Latin, English, Italian, French, etc.)Format:Paperback, B/5 (17 x 24 cm)Pages:380 pagesWeight:0.628 kgItem Number:5272ISMN:9790080052723 / 979-0080052723Year Published:1977Place of Manufacture:HungaryOverviewEnglish:”Thousand Years of Choral Music” is one of the most significant choral anthologies ever published in Central Europe. Edited by the legendary conductor Mikls Forrai and first published in 1977, this 380-page volume is an indispensable resource for conductors, music historians, and vocal ensembles. The collection spans over 2,500 years of music history, from ancient Greek odes and Gregorian chants to the masterpieces of the Renaissance, Baroque, and the 20th century.The anthology contains143 choral worksand covers a staggering variety of instrumentations (from simple two-part pieces to complex eight-part double choirs). While focusing heavily on the “Golden Age” of polyphony, it includes works by giants such as Palestrina, Bach, Mozart, Liszt, and Bartk. Each piece is presented with its original language text alongside Hungarian translations, ensuring both authentic performance and educational accessibility.Magyar (Hungarian):Az Ezer v krusa Kzp-Eurpa egyik legjelentsebb krushantolgija. A legends karnagy, Forrai Mikls szerkesztsben 1977-ben megjelent 380 oldalas ktet nlklzhetetlen forrs karnagyok, zenetrtnszek s nekkarok szmra. A gyjtemny tbb mint 2500 v zenetrtnett leli fel, az kori grg dktl s a gregorin nekektl kezdve a renesznsz s barokk mestermvein t egszen a 20. szzadi kompozcikig.Az antolgia143 krusmvettartalmaz, s a hangszerek/lettek megdbbent vlasztkt vonultatja fel (az egyszer egyszlam daraboktl a bonyolult nyolcszlam kettskrusokig). Br a slypont a polifnia aranykorn, a renesznszon van, olyan risok mveit is tartalmazza, mint Palestrina, Bach, Mozart, Liszt s Bartk. Minden m az eredeti nyelv szveggel s a magyar fordtssal egytt szerepel, biztostva a hiteles eladst s a pedaggiai hasznlhatsgot.Product FeaturesMassive Scope:143 works across 13 different languages.Historical Range:From Pindars ancient Greek odes (5th Century BC) to Stravinsky and Bartk.Flexible Instrumentation:Includes settings for mixed, female, and male choirs, with various accompaniment options (organ, piano, or strings).Expert Editing:Compiled by Mikls Forrai, a central figure in the Hungarian choral movement.Durability:Robust B/5 format, ideal for frequent use in rehearsals and study.Interesting FactsEnglish:Multilingual Heritage:The book provides texts in 13 languages, reflecting the cosmopolitan nature of choral history.The “L’homme arm” Connection:Includes Antoine Busnoys version of the famous “L’homme arm” chanson, a melody that defined Renaissance sacred music.National Anthems:Includes the original Erkel/Klcsey “Himnusz,” making it a valuable cultural artifact for Hungarian heritage.Kodly School:The book features “Esti dal” (Evening Song) by Zoltn Kodly, perhaps the most beloved Hungarian choral work in the world.Magyar (Hungarian):Tbbnyelv rksg:A knyv 13 nyelven kzl szvegeket, tkrzve a korszaktrtnet kozmopolita jellegt.L’homme arm:Tartalmazza Antoine Busnoys hres L’homme arm sanzonjt, amely dallam meghatrozta a renesznsz egyhzi zent.Nemzeti rtkek:Helyet kapott benne az eredeti Erkel/Klcsey Himnusz is, ami rtkes kulturlis dokumentumm teszi a ktetet.Kodly-iskola:&n