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From a musical point of view, but especially with regard to the stageworthiness of the work, these cuts represent an absolute improvement Bartok wrote to his when he had finished his definitive revision of his Wooden Prince. Cutting out much of the music relating to specific stage action, but also generally tightening the symphonic structure, it allowed it's large-scale mirror form to appear clearer. InchNormally performed and recorded in it's non-revised full-length version, it has been a joy now to follow Bartok's inspired last wish revision of this mystic, vital, otherworldly, and grotesque fantasy music, Inch says Thomas Dausgaard. This album is the third in his survey of Bartok's orchestral works, and as before, he has recorded a version of a major work seldom heard. The rare and final version of the Wooden Prince is coupled with the masterful Divertimento and the Romanian Folk Dances. Album Tracks 1. Wooden Prince, Op. 13 Sz. 60 (Final version)~Introduction 2. Wooden Prince, Op. 13 Sz. 60 (Final version)~The Princess 3. Wooden Prince, Op. 13 Sz. 60 (Final version)~First Dance. Dance of the Princess in the Forest 4. Wooden Prince, Op. 13 Sz. 60 (Final version)~The Prince sets off and falls in love 5. Wooden Prince, Op. 13 Sz. 60 (Final version)~Second dance. Dance of the trees 6. Wooden Prince, Op. 13 Sz. 60 (Final version)~The Prince moves on 7. Wooden Prince, Op. 13 Sz. 60 (Final version)~Third dance. Dance of the waves 8. Wooden Prince, Op. 13 Sz. 60 (Final version)~The Prince has an idea 9. Wooden Prince, Op. 13 Sz. 60 (Final version)~The Prince has another idea 10. Wooden Prince, Op. 13 Sz. 60 (Final version)~The Princess notices the puppet 11. Wooden Prince, Op. 13 Sz. 60 (Final version)~Fourth dance. Dance of the Princess with the Wooden Prince 12. Wooden Prince, Op. 13 Sz. 60 (Final version)~The Prince despairs 13. Wooden P