Arthur Bliss: Checkmate/Melee Fantasque (Naxos Audio CD)

BLISS: Checkmate / Melee Fantasque


Arthur Bliss

Melee Fantasque

Royal Scottish National Orchestra
Lloyd-Jones, David, Conductor


Melee Fantasque 12:00
Checkmate

Royal Scottish National Orchestra
Lloyd-Jones, David, Conductor


I. Prologue - The Players: Moderato maestoso 05:45
II. Dance of the Red Pawns: Allegro spirito scherzando 02:25
III. Dance of the Four Knights: Allegro moderato sempre robustamente 03:49
IV. Entry of the Black Queen: L’istesso tempo 05:31
V. The Red Knight’s Mazurka: Moderato giojosamente 03:37
VI. Ceremony of the Red Bishops: Largamente (misticamente) 02:12
VII. Entry of the Red Castles: Allegro molto deciso 02:24
VIII. Entry of the Red King and Queen: Grave 01:45
XI. The Attack: Allegro impetuoso e brillante 07:03
X. The Duel: Maestoso moderato e molto appassionato 08:26
X. The Black Queen Dances: Allegro dispettoso 03:42
XII. Finale - Checkmate: Andante poco sostenuto - Allegro vivace e feroce 06:19



Total Playing Time: 01:04:58