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Marin Alsop - Bartok: The Miraculous Mandarin

Marin Alsop - Bartok: The Miraculous Mandarin

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Naxos
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Classical
Product No.: CNAX 5110088
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Bartok's "pantomime in one act" The Miraculous Mandarin caused such an uproar at its premiere in Cologne in 1926 that it was banned immediately and not seen again in the composer's lifetime. It tells the story of three thugs who use a beautiful prostitute to ensnare a succession of men, whom they then brutally rob. Bartok's score reflects the menace and melodrama of the story; he himself described the music as "hellish."

The Miraculous Mandarin, Sz 73 (Op. 19)
Opening – The girl and three tramps
First seduction game: the shabby old rake
Second seduction game: the young student
Third seduction game
The Mandarin enters and remains immobile in the doorway
The girl begins a hesitant dance
The Mandarin stumbles – the chase becomes even more passionate
The three tramps leap out, seize the Mandarin and tear him away from the girl
Suddenly the Mandarin’s head appears between the pillows and he looks longingly at the girl
The terrified tramps discuss how they are to get rid of the Mandarin
The body of the Mandarin begins to glow with a greenish blue light
She resists no longer – they embrace

Dance Suite, Sz 77
I. Moderato
II. Allegro molto
III. Allegro vivace
IV. Molto tranquillo
V. Comodo - Finale

Hungarian Pictures, Sz 97
An Evening in the Village
Bear Dance
Melody
Slightly Tipsy
Swineherd's Dance
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