Béla Bartók: The Miraculous Mandarin (Complete Ballet) | Arranged for 9 Players — Madhouse Orchestra

Béla Bartók — The Miraculous Mandarin, Op. 19 | Arranged for Nine Players The Miraculous Mandarin is not only one of Bartók’s largest and most complex works of his musical output, it is also one of the most controversial due to its setting and subject matter. Conductor and artistic director, Fergus McAlpine, even goes so far as to pair it with Stravinsky’s ‘The Rite of Spring’ as one of two masterworks that maintain their shock value over a century later. Madhouse Orchestra presents this performance in an arrangement for nine players, bringing Bartók’s explosive ballet into the realm of chamber music. PERFORMANCE CREDITS Composer: Béla Bartók (1881–1945) Work: The Miraculous Mandarin, Op. 19, Sz. 73 Arrangement: Fergus McAlpine Ensemble: Madhouse Orchestra Conductor: Fergus McAlpine Performers: Inês Alves (flute), Stephanie Yim (clarinet), Anthony Gray (piano), Carlos Giménez (saxophone), Valerie Barr (accordion), Ed Cervenka (percussion), Elliott Bailey (cello I), Patrick Bellah (cello II) Recorded at: Wesley Centre, Harrogate (UK) Recording date: October 3rd, 2026 ABOUT MADHOUSE ORCHESTRA We are an international ensemble of soloists who repackage large-scale orchestral works as up-close chamber music performances. Our mission is to make these masterpieces as accessible as possible for all our audiences and to expose the soul of the music in unconventional ways. Subscribe for more performances, musical discoveries and behind-the-scenes content. #Bartok #ClassicalMusic #MadhouseOrchestra