Michael TippettThe Midsummer MarriageRudolf Barshai (viola) · Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra (orchestra) · Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra/Rudolf BarshaiModern5 Mvts. · 28 min 55 sCompare all recordings of this workMovementsRitual Dances from 'The Midsummer Marriage': Prelude - Transformation - Preparation for the first dance -4 min 48 sPlays this movementRitual Dances from 'The Midsummer Marriage': First Dance: The Earth in Autumn (The hound chases the hare) - Transformation - Preparation for the second dance -5 min 25 sPlays this movementRitual Dances from 'The Midsummer Marriage': Second Dance: The Waters in Winter (The otter chases the fish) - Transformation - Preparation for the third dance -7 min 14 sPlays this movementRitual Dances from 'The Midsummer Marriage': Third Dance: The Air in Spring (The hawk chases the bird) - Preparation for the fourth dance -4 min 18 sPlays this movementRitual Dances from 'The Midsummer Marriage': Fourth Dance: Fire in Summer (The voluntary human sacrifice)7 min 08 sPlays this movementPerformersRudolf BarshaiViolaBournemouth Symphony OrchestraOrchestraBournemouth Symphony Orchestra/Rudolf BarshaiCreditsAlbum20th Century Classics: TippettLabelWarner ClassicsRecording year2012
