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B Bartók, Béla 1881 - 1945 · Early 20th century

A csodálatos mandarin

Op. The Miraculous Mandarin ; Der Wunderbare Mandarin
Early 20th century 30 minutes
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Sheet music
Sheet music · public domain · 5 editions Open on IMSLP →
Composed
1918-24
First published
1925 (suite); 1955 (ballet)
Period
Early 20th century
Catalogue
Op.
Dedication
Movements
1

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1 movements
1 act:; Beginning—Curtain rises; First seduction game; Second seduction game; Third seduction game—the Mandarin enters; Dance of the girl; The chase—the tramps leap out; Suddenly the Mandarin's head appears; The Mandarin falls to the floor

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