Bartok (1881-1945) - Miraculous Mandarin, Dance Suite, Contrasts : Salonen / Philharmonia, Bronfman(P)etc - Import CD

Credits:

Bach, Johann Sebastian

Description:

Salonen & Philharmonia's Bartók! The Philharmonia Orchestra's Bartók project "Infernal Dance", conducted by Esa-Pekka Salonen, was held in parallel with Lorin Maazel's Mahler cycle in 2011. Following "Bluebeard's Castle" (SIGCD 372), the long-awaited second installment of "Infernal Dance" features three works: "The Mysterious Chinese Official," "Butoh Suite," and "Kontrasts. Bartók is Salonen's 18th favorite and has an outstanding record with the Los Angeles Philharmonic and other orchestras. His baton is also brilliant with the Philharmonia Orchestra! Don't miss the virtuosity in the "Contrasts" with Bronfman and the Philharmonia Orchestra's virtuosos, Visontay (concertmaster) and van de Wiel (principal clarinetist). Tokyo M-Plus

Tracklisting:

1.The Miraculous Mandarin: Introduction: A bustling city street (Allegro)
2.The Miraculous Mandarin: 1st Decoy game (Moderato)
3.The Miraculous Mandarin: 2nd Decoy game
4.The Miraculous Mandarin: 3rd Decoy game (Sostenuto)
5.The Miraculous Mandarin: The Mandarin enters..(Maestoso)
6.The Miraculous Mandarin: The girl sinks down...(Allegro)
7.The Miraculous Mandarin: The tramps leap out...(Sempre vivo)
8.The Miraculous Mandarin: Suddenly the Mandarin's head appears between the pillows and he looks longi
9.The Miraculous Mandarin: The terrified tramps discuss how they are to get rid of the Mandarin
10.The Miraculous Mandarin: The body of the Mandarin begins to glow (Moderato)
11.The Miraculous Mandarin: The Mandarin falls on the floor (Piu mosso)
12.Dance Suite: Moderato
13.Dance Suite: Allegro molto
14.Dance Suite: Allegro vivace
15.Dance Suite: Molto tranquillo
16.Dance Suite: Commodo - Finale
17.Contrasts: Verbunkos (Recruiting Dance)
18.Contrasts: Pihen (Relaxation)
19.Contrasts: Sebes (Fast Dance)