The 1st work is for tenor and chamber orchestra; the 2nd & 3rd works were originally for soprano and piano, arranged for soprano and orchestra. Sung in English (1st & 2nd works) and Spanish (3rd work). 1st work: Jonathan Mack, tenor ; Crystal Chamber Orchestra ; David Amos, conductor. 2nd-3rd works: Marni Nixon, soprano ; Vienna Volksoper Orchestra ; Ernest Gold, conductor. Recorded at Thorne Hall, Occidental College, Los Angeles, on February 16, 1992 (1st work) and at the Konzerthaus, Vienna, Austria, on September 28 and 29, 1974 (2nd-3rd works). The 2nd & 3rd works were originally released on analog disc as Crystal S501. Compact disc. Booklet with program notes in English, and texts in English & Spanish, ([15] pages : ports.) inserted in container.
Contents:
Songs of laughter, love, and tears / John Biggs (20:43) -- Songs of love and parting / Ernest Gold (20:00) -- Coplas / Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco (15:59).
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