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An Italian Straw Hat, Act One
Opening; Virginia and Felix polishing the glassware; Love theme; Horse duet
Emile and Anais sneak off; Their duet
Ferdinand Solo
Fashion Show
Ferdinand attempts to play violin; Suddenly he is a virtuoso; Baroness looks on with approval; Wedding guests arrive; Country folk in awe; Ferdinand keeps playing pretending he is Nisnardi; Ferdinand makes his exit
An Italian Straw Hat, Act Two
First Chase
Emil and Anais duet
Chez Monsieur Beaujolais; Third Chase
Felix and Virginia duet
Top of the Eiffel Tower
Ferdinand's Apartment
Country folk arrive; Cavalry arrives; Arrest music; Vezinet music; Surprise gift
Pas de duex, Ferdinand and Helene
Coda; Guests reassemble for the wedding; Wedding Bells; Reception
Recorded at Glenn Gould Studio, Toronto, December 2004.
Composed By
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Michael Torke,
Ormsby Wilkins
Orchestra
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National Ballet Of Canada Orchestra