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The Miraculous Mandarin, Pantomime op. 19 BB 82 Sz. 73 (1918-1924)

Libretto: Melchior Lengyel
Marin Alsop, Bournemouth Symphony Chorus, Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra
2004, Poole, The Concert Hall, Lighthouse
12 Tracks, 32:54
    • Opening – The girl and three tramps
      03:16
    • First seduction game: the shabby old rake
      03:41
    • Second seduction game: the young student
      03:10
    • Third seduction game
      01:39
    • The Mandarin enters and remains immobile in the doorway
      02:31
    • The girl begins a hesitant dance…
      05:48
    • The Mandarin stumbles – the chase becomes even more passionate
      00:41
    • The three tramps leap out, seize the Mandarin and tear him away from the girl
      02:52
    • Suddenly the Mandarin’s head appears between the pillows and he looks longingly at the girl
      03:20
    • The terrified tramps discuss how they are to get rid of the Mandarin
      01:56
    • The body of the Mandarin begins to glow with a greenish blue light
      01:52
    • She resists no longer – they embrace
      02:08