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

Libretto: Melchior Lengyel
Leonard Slatkin, Saint Louis Symphony Chorus, Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra
℗ 1994
14 Tracks, 31:15
    • Allegro
      03:04
    • First Decoy Game
      04:03
    • Second Decoy Game
      03:32
    • Third Decoy Game
      02:28
    • General Consternation. - The tramps make signs from their hiding place that the girl should start, lure the Mandarin a little closer, ensnare him.
      01:38
    • At last she overcomes her reluctance and begins a hesistant dance.
      03:16
    • A Tempo (meno mosso)
      01:02
    • The girl sinks to embrace him; he begins to tremble in feverish excitement.
      02:08
    • The tramps leap out, seize the Mandarin and tear him away from the girl. They strip him of his jewelry and his money.
      01:47
    • Suddenly the Mandarin's head appears between the pillows and he looks longingly at the girl. The four shudder and stand aghast.
      02:24
    • Suddenly he draws himself up and leaps at the girl. The three tramps stop him and hold him fast again.
      00:49
    • They drag the resisting Mandarin to the centre of the room and hang him on the lamp hook.
      01:06
    • The body of the Mandarin begins to glow with a greenish blue light. His eyes are fixed on the girl.
      02:58
    • The Mandarin's longing is now stilled, his wounds begin to bleed, he becomes weaker and dies after a short struggle.
      01:00