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Carl Davis: AladdinMalaysian Philharmonic Orchestra Orchestra, Carl Davis Conductor
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Composing music for films has been central to Carl Davis' career, and his soundtracks for Napoleon, The Phantom of the Opera, and The French Lieutenant's Woman are just a few of his numerous fine achievements in this genre. But one would be mistaken to think that the prolific Davis only produces film music, for he has put his skills to good use in other genres, notably in the field of ballet. His music for the London Contemporary Dance Company's production of Aladdin (2000) is possibly his most ambitious dance work: this lavish score runs over two hours and overflows with the excitement and high passions that are characteristic of Davis' evocative style. As performed by the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra under the composer's direction, Aladdin comes off in a grand Romantic manner, with several allusions to the ballets of the past, particularly those by Tchaikovsky and Delibes; but it is also filled with the effective scene painting and sumptuous mood music that Davis has made his own. Of course, since this piece is unabashedly old fashioned in its tunefulness and conventional in its tonality, some may feel that Davis has merely indulged his talent for pastiche and produced a hollow imitation of a nineteenth century ballet; there are more than a few passages that can make one wince at the baldness of his references and the blandness of his harmonies. Yet this work will find a wide audience for its lush scenes and vibrant orchestration, and many will appreciate it for its ready accessibility, uncomplicated melodiousness, and great warmth. Naxos' reproduction is superb, and the orchestra sounds remarkably clear and lifelike. © Blair Sanderson, All Music Guide
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Carl Davis ComposerAladdin, ballet Work
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| 1 | Prologue No.1. The Power of the Lamp | 2:38 |
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| 2 | Act 1. Scene 1. A Market in China. 2. The Fruits of the Earth | 3:35 |
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| 3 | Act 1. Scene 1. A Market in China. 3. The Lord of Misrule | 2:13 |
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| 4 | Act 1. Scene 1. A Market in China. 4a. The Lost Uncle | 0:36 |
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| 5 | Act 1. Scene 1. A Market in China. 4b. Temptation Dance | 2:27 |
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| 6 | Act 1. Scene 2. The Journey. 5a. The Spirits of the Wind | 2:53 |
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| 7 | Act 1. Scene 2. The Journey. 5b. The Spell | 0:15 |
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| 8 | Act 1. Scene 3. Outside the Cave. 6. Fear of Entombment | 0:32 |
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| 9 | Act 1. Scene 3. Outside the Cave. 7. Incentive - The Beautiful Princess | 2:03 |
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| 10 | Act 1. Scene 4. The Cave. 8. The Cave of Riches | 0:48 |
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| 11 | Act 1. Scene 4. The Cave. 9a. Onyx and Pearls - Toccata | 1:03 |
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| 12 | Act 1. Scene 4. The Cave. 9b. Transition I | 0:27 |
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| 13 | Act 1. Scene 4. The Cave. 10a. Gold and Silver - The Pillars of Mammon | 2:34 |
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| 14 | Act 1. Scene 4. The Cave. 10b. Transition II | 0:31 |
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| 15 | Act 1. Scene 4. The Cave. 11a. Sapphires - Born of the Sea | 1:48 |
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| 16 | Act 1. Scene 4. The Cave. 11b. Transition III | 0:28 |
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| 17 | Act 1. Scene 4. The Cave. 12. Rubies - for Passion | 2:26 |
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| 18 | Act 1. Scene 4. The Cave. 13a. Emerald - for Envy | 1:43 |
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| 19 | Act 1. Scene 4. The Cave. 13b. Transition IV | 0:58 |
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| 20 | Act 1. Scene 4. The Cave. 14. Diamonds | 5:44 |
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| 21 | Act 1. Scene 4. The Cave. 15. The Pathway to Power | 1:31 |
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| 22 | Act 1. Scene 4. The Cave. 16. The Struggle for Possession | 1:00 |
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| 23 | Act 1. Scene 4. The Cave. 17. Towards the Light | 2:43 |
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| 24 | Act 1. Scene 5. The Market. 18a. Where is Aladdin? | 1:42 |
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| 25 | Act 1. Scene 5. The Market. 18b. Return of the Prodigal | 2:14 |
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| 26 | Act 1. Scene 5. The Market. 19. The Slave of the Lamp | 1:26 |
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| 27 | Act 1. Scene 5. The Market. 20. Bathhouse March | 3:54 |
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| 1 | Act 2. Scene 1. The Royal Bath-House. 21. Cleansing Water | 3:28 |
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| 2 | Act 2. Scene 1. The Royal Bath-House. 22a. Make Me Beautiful | 2:54 |
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| 3 | Act 2. Scene 1. The Royal Bath-House. 22b. Exit and Scarf Dance | 1:51 |
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| 4 | Act 2. Scene 2. Aladdin's Home. 23. Buy Me a Bride | 2:04 |
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| 5 | Act 2. Scene 3. The Sultan's Audience Chamber. 24a. Audience Chamber | 0:59 |
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| 6 | Act 2. Scene 3. The Sultan's Audience Chamber. 24b. Reverse Bigamist | 1:22 |
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| 7 | Act 2. Scene 3. The Sultan's Audience Chamber. 24c. Judgement I | 0:20 |
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| 8 | Act 2. Scene 3. The Sultan's Audience Chamber. 24d. Thief | 1:22 |
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| 9 | Act 2. Scene 3. The Sultan's Audience Chamber. 24e. Judgement II | 0:25 |
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| 10 | Act 2. Scene 3. The Sultan's Audience Chamber. 25. My Son is Worthy | 3:09 |
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| 11 | Act 2. Scene 3. The Sultan's Audience Chamber. 26. Aladdin and the Princess | 4:53 |
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| 12 | Act 2. Scene 3. The Sultan's Audience Chamber. 27a. Judgement III | 0:55 |
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| 13 | Act 2. Scene 3. The Sultan's Audience Chamber. 27b. Aladdin's Solo | 0:56 |
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| 14 | Act 2. Scene 3. The Sultan's Audience Chamber. 27c. The Entertainment | 4:18 |
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| 15 | Act 2. Scene 3. The Sultan's Audience Chamber. 28a. Fanfare:- Aladdin and the Princess | 0:33 |
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| 16 | Act 2. Scene 3. The Sultan's Audience Chamber. 28b. Fortune Teller | 2:25 |
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| 17 | Act 2. Scene 3. The Sultan's Audience Chamber. 28c. Wedding Ceremony | 3:10 |
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| 18 | Act 2. Scene 3. The Sultan's Audience Chamber. 28d. Lion Dance / 28e. Magician into Lampseller | 3:11 |
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| 19 | Act 2. Scene 4. Outside the Palace Walls. 29. Dawn and Lovers Parting | 3:44 |
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| 20 | Act 2. Scene 4. Outside the Palace Walls. 30. Old Lamps for New | 1:32 |
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| 21 | Act 2. Scene 5. The Audience-Chamber. 31. Kidnap | 1:19 |
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| 22 | Act 3. Scene 1. A Dungeon. 32a. The Upper Hand | 0:38 |
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| 23 | Act 3. Scene 1. A Dungeon. 32b. Aladdin in Chains | 4:01 |
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| 24 | Act 3. Scene 1. A Dungeon. 32c. The Ring | 0:42 |
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| 25 | Act 3. Scene 2. A Room in the Magician's Palace, Morocco. 33a. Morocco | 0:36 |
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| 26 | Act 3. Scene 2. A Room in the Magician's Palace, Morocco. 33b. The Princess Pleads | 1:29 |
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| 27 | Act 3. Scene 2. A Room in the Magician's Palace, Morocco. 34a. The Taunting | 2:56 |
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| 28 | Act 3. Scene 2. A Room in the Magician's Palace, Morocco. 34b. Where is he? | 0:44 |
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| 29 | Act 3. Scene 2. A Room in the Magician's Palace, Morocco. 35. Reunited | 2:37 |
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| 30 | Act 3. Scene 2. A Room in the Magician's Palace, Morocco. 36. The Poison Plot | 0:46 |
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| 31 | Act 3. Scene 2. A Room in the Magician's Palace, Morocco. 37. The Struggle | 3:55 |
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| 32 | Act 3. Scene 2. A Room in the Magician's Palace, Morocco. 38. Repossession of The Lamp | 0:46 |
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| 33 | Act 3. Scene 3. 39. The Magic Carpet Ride | 2:02 |
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| 34 | Act 3. Scene 4. 40. All Reunited | 3:52 |
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| 35 | Act 3. Scene 4. 41. Happiness Duet | 2:58 |
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| 36 | Act 3. Scene 4. 42. Freedom and Dragon Dance | 2:47 |
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