Audio Excerpts:
1. Overture-- an orchestral piece before the ballet starts that sets the stage for the opening scene of the ballet with the Nightingale singing its song in the forest
2. Song of the Nightingale-- a piece that introduces the Nightingale and it's theme
3. Dance of the Taskmaster and Slaves-- a rhythmically active piece which shows the Taskmaster's harsh treatment of of the slaves
4. Dance of the Lotus Flower Princess-- a piece of chamber music which highlights the gracefulness of the princess
5. Children's March-- a dance for the emperor featuring the young children at court
6. Fan Dance-- a fast character dance featuring maids of the court unfurling their fans
7. Dance of A Thousand Hands-- a slow, stately piece in which dancers strike a number of poses for the Emperor
8. Martial Arts Dance-- an aggressive piece highlighting different forms of traditional Chinese Martial Arts
9. Entrance of the Music Master-- a comical piece highlighting the character of the Music Master, a crafty advisor who plans to fool the Emperor into preferring a mechanical nightingale over the real one
10. Song of the Mechanical Nightingale-- a piece showcasing the toy which the Emperor receives
11. Dance of the Demons-- a piece which highlights the demons which are tormenting the Emperor
12. Grand Finale-- a piece using the entire cast to celebrate the recovery of the Emperor