Duke Bluebeard's castle

'Bartók’s Bluebeard is an immensely powerful musical construction. The work is one large sound arc; time and structure are measured by the successive openings of seven doors. There is virtually no stage action. This is a psychological drama, equally effective in concert or semi-staged performance.
This 2011 live recording features Esa-Pekka Salonen, one of the most important artists in contemporary classical music, leading the Philharmonia Orchestra and a notable cast of singers.'

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Prologue and Introduction
 
16:33
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First Door: Bluebeard’s Torture Chamber
 
04:29
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Second Door: The Armoury
 
04:50
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Third Door: The Treasure Room
 
02:41
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Fourth Door: The Garden
 
05:23
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Fifth Door: Bluebeard’s Vast & Beautiful Kingdom
 
06:46
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Sixth Door: The Lake of Tears
 
14:42
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Seventh Door: Bluebeard’s Wives
 
11:15