b'1001 Alluring Musical Nights (2-part series) By Karl MiddlemanJanuary 19 & 26, 2 p.m.(Ashcroft movie theater) In this wide-ranging tour of the musical Orient, Maestro Middleman reminds us why many of todays most beloved masterpieces have Orientalist associations. Great composers like Korsakoff and Borodin wrote musical fantasies inspired by Arabian Nights and similar tales. Works such as Scheherazade, Aida, The Abduction from the Seraglio, and Kismet are just a few of the gems well say, Open Sesame to. As youll discover, suspense, surprise and shimmering beauty leap out from every corner in these audio and visual samples, thanks to the Kirov Ballet, the London Proms, Douglas Fairbanks, Howard Keel, even Bugs Bunny. Indulge your musical fantasy.43'