Shostakovich: Golden Age (The), Op. 22

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Zolotoy vek (The Golden Age), Op. 22 (more info)
Performed by: Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra Royal Scottish National Orchestra Moscow Chamber Orchestra
Composed by: Dmitry Shostakovich
Conducted by: Jose Serebrier Gennady Rozhdestvensky Constantine Orbelian
Recording date: 23-26 May 2006


1.   Prelude - 1:58
2.   Act I Scene 1, The Golden Age of Industry Exhibition: Procession of the Guests of Honour - 2:37
3.   Act I Scene 1, The Golden Age of Industry Exhibition: Inspection of the Display Windows - 2:02
4.   Act I Scene 1, The Golden Age of Industry Exhibition: Demonstration of Important Exhibits - Appearance of the Soviet Football Team - 2:56
5.   Act I Scene 1, The Golden Age of Industry Exhibition: Magician-Advertising Agent - Dance of the Hindu - 3:54
6.   Act I Scene 1, The Golden Age of Industry Exhibition: Boxing as an Advertising Stunt - 2:03
7.   Act I Scene 1, The Golden Age of Industry Exhibition: Scandal during the Boxing Match - Entrance of the Police - 2:17
8.   Act I Scene 2, Exhibition Hall: Dance of the Golden Youths - 3:58
9.   Act I Scene 2, Exhibition Hall: Dance of Diva: Adagio - 10:05
10.   Act I Scene 2, Exhibition Hall: Appearance of the Soviet Football Team and Diva's Variations - 2:16
11.   Act I Scene 2, Exhibition Hall: Soviet Dance - 2:17
12.   Act I Scene 2, Exhibition Hall: Diva asks the Leader of the Soviet Team to Dance with Her - 1:10
13.   Act I Scene 2, Exhibition Hall: Dance and Scene of the Diva and the Fascist - 5:56
14.   Act I Scene 2, Exhibition Hall: Dance of the Black Man and 2 Soviet Football Players - 3:46
15.   Act I Scene 2, Exhibition Hall: The Supposed Terrorist, "The Hand of Moscow" - 3:17
16.   Act I Scene 2, Exhibition Hall: General Confusion - The Embarrassment of the Fascists - 1:47
17.   Act I Scene 2, Exhibition Hall: A Rare Case of Mass Hysteria - 2:58
18.   Act I Scene 2, Exhibition Hall: Conversation between the Director of the Exhibition and the Fascist - 1:11
19.   Act I Scene 2, Exhibition Hall: Foxtrot … foxtrot … foxtrot - 4:59
20.   Act II Scene 3, A Street in the Same City: Mime of the Agents Provocateurs, Provocation and Arrest: Galop - 8:17
21.   Act II Scene 4, Workers' Stadium: Procession of the Workers to the Stadium - Dance of the Young Pioneers - Sports Games - 1:51
22.   Act II Scene 4, Workers' Stadium: Football March - 5:06

Zolotoy vek (The Golden Age), Op. 22 (more info)
Performed by: Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra Royal Scottish National Orchestra Moscow Chamber Orchestra
Composed by: Dmitry Shostakovich
Conducted by: Jose Serebrier Gennady Rozhdestvensky Constantine Orbelian
Recording date: 23-26 May 2006


1.   Act II Scene 4, Workers' Stadium: Intermezzo, "Everybody amuses oneself in one's own way" - 1:50
2.   Act II Scene 4, Workers' Stadium: Dance of the Western Komsomol Girl and 4 Sportsmen - 6:39
3.   Act II Scene 4, Workers' Stadium: Sports Contests - Joint Sports Dance - 3:44
4.   Act II Scene 4, Workers' Stadium: Scene and Exit of the Soviet Team - 2:07
5.   Act III: Entr'acte, "Tea for Two" - 3:28
6.   Act III Scene 5, Music Hall: Chechotka, "Shoe Shine of the Highest Grade" - 4:51
7.   Act III Scene 5, Music Hall: Tango - 3:18
8.   Act III Scene 5, Music Hall: Polka, "Once upon a Time in Geneva" - Polka, "Angel of Peace" - 2:14
9.   Act III Scene 5, Music Hall: The Touching Coalition of the Classes, slightly fraudulent - 4:25
10.   Act III Scene 5, Music Hall: Entrance of Diva and the Fascist - Their Dance - 3:36
11.   Act III Scene 5, Music Hall: Can-can - 6:21
12.   Act III Scene 6, Prison Building: Prelude - 2:38
13.   Act III Scene 6, Prison Building: Scene of the Freeing of the Prisoners - 9:20
14.   Act III Scene 6, Prison Building: Total Unveiling of the Conspiracy - The Bourgeoisie in Panic - 6:42
15.   Act III Scene 6, Prison Building: Final Dance of Solidarity - 5:49

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