Arthur Bliss  (1891–1975): Checkmate, ballet for orchestra, Op. 57 (1937)
I. Prologue - The Players (5:45)
II. Dance of the Red Pawns (2:25)
III. Dance of the Four Knights (3:49)
IV. Entry of the Black Queen (5:31)
V. The Red Knight's Mazurka (3:37)
VI. Ceremony of the Red Bishops (2:12)
VII. Entry of the Red Castles (2:24)
VIII. Entry of the Red King and Queen (1:45)
XI. The Attack (7:03)
X. The Duel (8:26)
X. The Black Queen Dances (3:42)
XII. Finale - Checkmate (6:19)

Royal Scottish National Orchestra
David Lloyd-Jones, conductor

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