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The Midsummer Marriage: Ritual Dances for Orchestra, Chorus and 4 Soloists ad libitum (1947-1952)

Libretto: Michael Tippett
Sir Andrew Davis, BBC Symphony Orchestra, BBC Symphony Chorus
℗ 1996
6 Tracks, 23:38
    • Prelude
      02:41
    • Transformation No. 1 – Preparation for the first dance
      01:37
    • Dance No. 1. The earth in autumn: The hound chases the hare – Transformation No. 2 – Preparation for the second dance
      04:04
    • Dance No. 2. The waters in winter: The otter chases the fish – Transformation No. 3 – Preparation for the third dance
      05:13
    • Dance No. 3. The air in spring: The hawk chases the bird – Preparation for the fourth dance
      03:54
    • Dance No. 4. Fire in summer: The voluntary human sacrifice
      06:09