Arthur Bliss: Checkmate (1937)

Arthur Bliss (1891-1975): Checkmate, Ballet in one Scene with a Prologue (1937).
Cover image: painting by Luigi de Gennaro - "Scacco matto alla signora" (1988).

I. Prologue. The Players: Moderato maestoso
II. Dance of the red Pawns:Allegro con spirito, scherzando [05:26]
III. Dance of the Four Knights: Allegro moderato sempre robustamente [07:52]
IV. Entry of the Black Queen: L'istesso tempo [11:42]
V. The Red Knight's Mazurka: Moderato giojosamente [17:13]
VI. Ceremony of the Red Bishops: Largamente (misticamente) [20:51]
VII. Entry of the Red Castles: Allegro molto deciso [23:03]
VIII. Entry of the Red King and Queen: Grave [25:27]
IX. The Attack: Allegro impetuoso e brillante [27:14]
X. The Duel: Maestoso moderato e molto appassionato [34:17]
XI. The Black Queen dances: Allegretto dispettoso [42:43]
XII. Finale. Checkmate: Andante poco sostenuto - Allegro vivace e feroce [46:26]

Royal Scottish National Orchestra diretta da David Lloyd-Jones.

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