BARTOK, B.: Miraculous Mandarin (The) / Concerto for Orchestra (Seattle Symphony, Schwarz)
BELA BARTOK
A csodalatos mandarin (The Miraculous Mandarin), Op. 19, BB 82
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Opening – The girl and three tramps
3:10
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First seduction game: the shabby old rake
3:32
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Second seduction game: the young student
3:05
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Third seduction game
1:38
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The Mandarin enters and remains immobile in the doorway
2:21
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The girl begins a hesitant dance…
5:40
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The Mandarin stumbles – the chase becomes even more passionate
0:40
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The three tramps leap out, seize the Mandarin and tear him away from the girl
1:56
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Suddenly the Mandarin's head appears between the pillows and he looks longingly at the girl
3:19
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The terrified tramps discuss how they are to get rid of the Mandarin
1:39
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The body of the Mandarin begins to glow with a greenish blue light
1:39
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She resists no longer – they embrace
2:01
Concerto for Orchestra, BB 123
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I. Introduzione: Andante non troppo - Allegro vivace
9:45
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II. Giuoco delle coppie: Allegretto scherzando
6:10
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III. Elegia: Andante non troppo
7:47
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IV. Intermezzo interrotto: Allegretto
4:17
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V. Finale: Presto
9:17
Gerard Schwarz Conductor
Schwarz, Gerard