Háry János, suite from the opera
Háry János is a Hungarian folk opera in four acts by Zoltán Kodály with a libretto by Béla Paulini and Zsolt Harsányi. The opera is in the Singspiel style. The libretto is based on János Garay's comic poem "The Veteran" (Az obsitos) about a drunkard named Háry János. The subtitle of the piece is Háry János Kalandozásai Nagyabonytul a Burgváráig – Háry János: his Adventures from Nagyabony (Great Abony) to the Vienna Burg. The 1926 première was at the Royal Hungarian Opera House, Budapest.
Movements
- Prelude: The Fairy Tale Begins: Con moto
- Viennese Musical Clock: Allegretto
- Song: Andante, poco rubato
- The Battle and Defeat of Napoleon: Alla marcia
- Intermezzo: Andante maestoso, ma con fuoco
- Entrance of the Emperor and His Court: Alla marcia
Recommended recordings
- Philharmonia Orchestra · István Kertész YouTubeSpotify (subscription)
- Budapest Festival Orchestra · Iván Fischer YouTubeSpotify (subscription)