Boulez Conducts Bartók – The Miraculous Mandarin (Complete) | Dance Suite (CBS Vinyl LP Stereo, 1973)

Product Information

• Label / Catalog Number: CBS – 73 031
• Format: Vinyl, LP, Stereo
• Country: UK
• Released: 1973
• Genre: Classical
• Style: Modern

Overview

"Boulez Conducts Bartók – The Miraculous Mandarin (Complete) / Dance Suite" is a rare and distinguished CBS release from 1973 that encapsulates the modern spirit of Béla Bartók’s provocative work. This LP presents the complete performance of "The Miraculous Mandarin"—including its dramatic beginning and conclusion—as well as the accompanying Dance Suite. Under the visionary baton of Pierre Boulez, the New York Philharmonic delivers an electrifying interpretation, while the Schola Cantorum, directed by Hugh Ross, provides choral accents on selected movements. This record is a must-have for collectors and classical music enthusiasts who appreciate the intricate fusion of modern orchestration and expressive theatricality.

Product Features

Format & Physical Details

• Media: Vinyl LP (Stereo)
• Release Year: 1973
• Country of Production: United Kingdom

Musical & Performance Details

• Conductor: Pierre Boulez
• Performing Orchestra: New York Philharmonic
• Chorus: Schola Cantorum on designated tracks
• Chorus Director (B1): Hugh Ross
• Composer: Béla Bartók

Production & Engineering

• Cover Artwork: Illustrated by Kwan / Sehring
• Cover Design: Ed Lee
• Engineering: Edward T. Graham, Raymond L. Moore
• Liner Notes: Robert Hurwitz
• Producer: Andrew Kazdin

Interesting Facts

A Landmark in Modern Classical Recording

• Scandal and Transformation:
  Bartók’s "The Miraculous Mandarin" originally premiered in 1926 amid controversy for its provocative content and was later transformed into a concert suite. This release faithfully preserves both its theatrical and concert elements.

• Visionary Interpretation:
  With Pierre Boulez at the podium, the New York Philharmonic brings a refined modern approach that captures both the raw intensity and the nuanced textures of Bartók’s score.

• Choral Collaboration:
  The inclusion of the Schola Cantorum, led by Hugh Ross on track B1, enriches the performance by adding a choral dimension seldom heard in typical orchestral renditions of this work.

Track Listing

Side A

• The Miraculous Mandarin (Beginning) – 23:12

Side B

• B1 – The Miraculous Mandarin (Conclusion) – 7:46
  (Features Chorus by Schola Cantorum under the direction of Hugh Ross)

• B2 – Dance Suite – 17:46

  • B2.I: Moderato
  • B2.II: Allegro Molto
  • B2.III: Allegro Vivace
  • B2.IV: Molto Tranquillo
  • B2.V: Comodo; Finale: Allegro

Publishers & Credits

• Record Company: CBS
• Composer: Béla Bartók
• Conductor: Pierre Boulez
• Performing Orchestra: New York Philharmonic
• Chorus (B1): Schola Cantorum
• Chorus Director (B1): Hugh Ross
• Artwork (Cover Art): Kwan / Sehring
• Cover Design: Ed Lee
• Engineers: Edward T. Graham, Raymond L. Moore
• Liner Notes: Robert Hurwitz
• Producer: Andrew Kazdin

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