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These three Entr'actes are brilliant examples of Georges' genius. Usually played between acts in the show, amid the chatter and excitement of the audience, they are seldom heard in the full glory of their musical splendour. Each one, in our opinion, is an individual mini-masterpiece. Recently they have been 'rediscovered' as miniature concert pieces, and played as 'singles' in their own right. We hope you will enjoy with us Georges' music in our MusicSmiles arrangements of these precious works of art. But let's also allow our imaginations to run riot as we hear his music. For instance, we think they are super as dances; equally they might inspire us to think of stories, poems, drawings or paintings; you decide - whichever you prefer. OR just simply listen and wallow in George's wonderful contrapuntal1 melodies and harmonies. In our opinion they're worth several wanderings through his amazing musical mind. Something tells us that the Street-boys' March followed by the Three Entr'actes played in sequence and, of course, the Gypsy Song and Dance, together could add up to a wonderful dance suite; so choreographers (that means any of us) to the fore, give it a twirl. We suggest the title Oasis of Dreams!; but it will be your dance suite so feel free to decide your own title . . . In the meantime listen to the music and make up your own mind on the subject:- Ready to listen to the First Entr'acte . . . A thoughtful, jaunty walk? Or, maybe the Second Entr'acte . . . Peaceful & Serene? Or, perhaps the Third Entr'acte . . .? Hold on to your hats! Footnote 1. One of our music dictionaries describes Contrapuntal as - The adjective of Counterpoint: 'the unique ability of music to comprehensibly say two things at the same time'. Rather a dry academic description, but Scribe says that this is super way to think of this wondrous concept, but says there's surely more to it than simply that. We're certain he's got point but it's a good start to our understanding, isn't it? Return to story.
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