Bartók: The Miraculous Mandarin & Violin Concerto No. 2

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Composer(s):

Bartók, Béla

Conductor(s):

Gielen, Michael

Orchestra(s):

ORF Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra

Artist(s):

Kovacic, Ernst

Genre(s):

Ballet; Concerto

Period(s):

20th Century

Label:

Orfeo

Catalogue No:

C230141

Barcode:

4011790230047

Release Date:

02/2025

Available Format(s):

A csodálatos mandarin (The Miraculous Mandarin), Op. 19, BB 82

1. Opening - The girl and three tramps

02:56

2. First seduction game: the shabby old rake

03:43

3. Second seduction game: the young student

03:16

4. Third seduction game

01:38

5. The Mandarin enters and remains immobile in the doorway

06:54

6. The girl sinks down to embrace him

02:24

7. The three tramps leap out, seize the Mandarin and tear him away from the girl

02:00

8. Suddenly the Mandarin's head appears between the pillows and he looks longingly at the girl

03:07

9. The terrified tramps discuss how they are to get rid of the Mandarin

01:27

10. The body of the Mandarin begins to glow with a greenish blue light

01:44

11. She resists no longer – they embrace

02:14

Violin Concerto No. 2, BB 117

12. I. Allegro non troppo

16:34

13. II. Andante tranquillo

09:36

14. III. Allegro molto

11:57

Total Playing Time: 01:09:30