Title from disc label. The 1st work for soprano and chamber orchestra; the 2nd work an oratorio in 4 scenes. Janet Price (in the 1st work), Hazel Holt (in the 2nd work), soprano ; John Elwes, tenor (in the 2nd work) ; Stephen Roberts, baritone (in the 2nd work) ; BBC Northern Singers (in the 2nd work) ; Manchester Grammar School Boys Choir (in the 2nd work) ; BBC Training Orchestra (in the 1st work) ; BBC Northern Symphony Orchestra (in the 2nd work) ; Meredith Davies, conductor. 1st work recorded 17 January 1973. 2nd work recorded 13 January 1977. Booklet with program notes in English and English words printed as texts ([22] pages) inserted in container. Durations: 14:17; 57:09.
Contents:
The song of Akhenaten, op. 5. I. Beautiful is thy dawning ; II. All cattle rest upon the pasture ; For every day walks in Thy praise ; When Thou settest in the western horizon of heav'n ; How manifold are all Thy works ; I shall breathe the sweet breath which come from thy mouth (14:17) -- The water and the fire. Scene I: Descent into the pit ; Scene II: Encounter ; Scene III: The waters by night ; Scene IV: The Easter fire (57:09).
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