The 1st work for solo voices (TBB), 4 speaking voices, mixed chorus and orchestra; the 2nd work for solo voices (SATB), chorus (SSAATTBB), 2 oboes, English horn, 2 bassoons, 2 trumpets, and 3 trombones. The 1st work sung in English, the 2nd in Latin. In the 1st work: Laurence Harvey, narrator ; Elsa Lanchester, Sebastian Cabot, Paul Tripp, speakers ; Richard Robinson, tenor ; John Reardon, baritone ; Robert Oliver, bass ; Columbia Symphony Orchestra and Chorus ; Igor Stravinsky, Robert Craft, conductors. In the 2nd work: Columbia Symphony woodwinds and chorus ; Igor Stravinsky, conductor. Editions performed: Boosey & Hawkes. Text of the 1st work arr. by Robert Craft from the Book of Genesis, the York and Chester miracle plays, and an anonymous metaphysical poem, with additional original material. Texts of both works, with English translation of the Mass, on inner sleeve. The 1st work "commissioned by CBS Television Network ... for the dance drama 'Noah and the flood,' premiere broadcast June 14, 1962."--Label. Durations: 22:50 ; 17:20. Also issued in stereo.: MS 6357.
Series:
Masterworks
OCLC:
(OCoLC)17022866
Locations:
OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)
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