R. Strauss: Josephs-Legende, Op. 63, TrV 231

Josephs Legende, Op. 63, TrV 231: A huge, pillared hall in the Palladian style

Josephs Legende, Op. 63, TrV 231: Each of them approaches the dais

Josephs Legende, Op. 63, TrV 231: Procession and Dance of the Women. Allegretto

Josephs Legende, Op. 63, TrV 231: First Dance Figure. Allegro moderato

Josephs Legende, Op. 63, TrV 231: Second Dance Figure. L'istesso tempo

Josephs Legende, Op. 63, TrV 231: Third Dance Figure. Allegro

Josephs Legende, Op. 63, TrV 231: But suddenly, one dancer detaches herself from the others… "Sulamith’s Dance"

Josephs Legende, Op. 63, TrV 231: The Sheik beckons again to the young Oriental on the loggia. Allegro moderato

Josephs Legende, Op. 63, TrV 231: The boxers begin a sort of dance. Moderato assai - Animato - Molto allegro

Josephs Legende, Op. 63, TrV 231: The Sheik once again bows low and makes a sign in the direction of the loggia. Un poco meno mosso

Josephs Legende, Op. 63, TrV 231: The First Dance Figure. Expresses the innocence and naïveté of Joseph the Shepherd Boy. Con anima

Josephs Legende, Op. 63, TrV 231: Second Dance Figure. He interrupts the dance by making four leaps

Josephs Legende, Op. 63, TrV 231: Third Dance Figure. Expresses the searching and wrestling after God

Josephs Legende, Op. 63, TrV 231: Fourth Dance Figure. Joseph has found God

Josephs Legende, Op. 63, TrV 231: Potiphar's Wife makes a convulsive move. Poco più mosso

Josephs Legende, Op. 63, TrV 231: Instantly, she turns from him. Più mosso

Josephs Legende, Op. 63, TrV 231: Evening closes in

Josephs Legende, Op. 63, TrV 231: The music now depicts Joseph's dream

Josephs Legende, Op. 63, TrV 231: Then the door to the portal on the right is opened. Vivo con fretta

Josephs Legende, Op. 63, TrV 231: Naked from the shoulder to the waist, he stands before her. Molto meno mosso, ma sempre

Josephs Legende, Op. 63, TrV 231: At this moment, two greatly agitated attendants hurry. L'istesso tempo

Josephs Legende, Op. 63, TrV 231: Now the young female slave runs hurriedly out of the portal on the right

Josephs Legende, Op. 63, TrV 231: First Dance Figure. One of the slaves runs quickly towards Joseph

Josephs Legende, Op. 63, TrV 231: Second Dance Figure. Finally, the gestures culminate in an Oriental Witches' Dance

Josephs Legende, Op. 63, TrV 231: Suddenly there is an ominous stillness. Moderato

Josephs Legende, Op. 63, TrV 231: From the palace come several executioners

Josephs Legende, Op. 63, TrV 231: From behind this beam of light and through it

Josephs Legende, Op. 63, TrV 231: At this moment, Joseph and the angel. Con moto