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Bela Bartok: A csodalatos mandarin (The Miraculous Mandarin), Op. 19, BB 82
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
Bela Bartok: Dance Suite, BB 86b
I. Moderato
II. Allegro molto
III. Allegro vivace
IV. Molto tranquillo
V. Comodo - Finale
Bela Bartok: Magyar kepek (Hungarian Sketches), BB 103
An Evening in the Village
Bear Dance
Melody
Slightly Tipsy
Swineherd's Dance
June 2005
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“Marin Alsop enters flamboyantly into the baleful spirit of the ballet, with rhythms sharp as a whiplash and a recording that makes beautifully audible each louche glissando, hysterical tremolando or feverish piano arpeggio. The Bournemouth orchestra covers itself in glory by the sheer colourfulness and intensity of its playing.”
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Opening – The girl and three tramps