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Book SynopsisA product of Hungary's political ferment at the start of the twentieth century, Béla Bartók's works combine determination to participate in Western art movements coupled with an enthusiasm for the folk traditions of a disappearing world. In this introduction to Bartók's stage works, Julian Grant describes the score for Duke Bluebeard's Castle, a symbolist version of the Bluebeard myth. Included in this volume are also his ballet scenarios and discussions of the choreographic potential and musical qualities of the scores. Ferenc Bónis indicates the appeal for Bartók of the natural world, against the cataclysm of the First World War. Together, these works give an insight into issues of sexuality, humanity and creativity.Contents: Works contained in this volume: Duke Bluebeard's Castle, The Wooden Prince, The Miraculous Mandarin; Images the Self: Duke Bluebeard's Castle', Paul Banks; Bartók and World Music', Simon Broughton; Annie Miller, Keith Bosley and Peter Sherwood; A Foot in Bluebea
Trade ReviewBrilliantly produced and superb value.' * Sunday Times * All these will provide the new opera-goer with food for thought.' * Daily Telegraph * Wholehearted recommendation of this valuable new series.' * TLS *
Table of ContentsList of Illustations Images of the Self: 'Duke Bluebeard's Castle' by Paul Banks Bartok and 'World Music' by Simon Broughton Annie Miller by Keith Bosley and Peter Sherwood A Foot in Bluebeard's Door by Julian Grant Around the Bluebeard Myth by Mike Ashman Thematic Guide 'A kekszakallu herceg vara' libretto by Bela Balazs 'Duke Bluebeard's Castle' translation by John Lloyd-Davies 'The Wooden Prince': A Tale for Adults by Ferenc Bonis 'A fabol faragott kiralyfi' scenario by Bela Balazs 'The Wooden Price' translation by Istvan Farkas 'The Miraculous Mandarin': The Birth and Vicissitudes of a Masterpiece by Ferenc Bonis 'A csodalatos mandarin' scenario by Menyhert Lengyel 'The Miraculous Mandarin' translation by Istvan Farkas Bartok's Ballets by John Percival Discography by David Nice Bibliography Contributors
