The 1st work a cantata; the 2nd a suite from the film score, compiled and arranged by Muir Mathieson. Libretto of the 1st work by Osbert Sitwell, based on the Bible. Benjamin Luxon, baritone, Brighton Festival Chorus, Collegium Musicum of London (1st work) ; Royal Philharmonic Orchestra ; André Previn, conductor. Recorded in Watford Town Hall. Durations: 37:00; 16:00. Program notes by Stephen McGhee and text of the 2nd work ([8] pages : col. portraits)--inserted in container. "MCA classics." The first work is an oratorio. Compact disc. Durations: 36:13, 15:47. Program notes by Stephen McGhee and text, selected from Biblical sources by Osbert Sitwell, ([6] p.) laid in continer.
Contents:
Belshazzar's feast (1931). Thus spoke Isaiah (5:36) ; If I forget thee (5:45) ; Babylon was a great city (4:35) ; Praise ye the god of gold (5:14) ; Thus in Babylon, the mighty city (3:29) ; And in that same hour (2:09) ; Then sing aloud to God our strength (4:16) ; The trumpeters and pipers (1:20) ; Then sing aloud to God our strength (3:49) -- Suite from Henry V (1963). Overture : The Globe Playhouse (2:17) ; Passacaglia : The death of Falstaff (2:53) ; Charge and battle (6:10) ; Touch her soft lips and part (1:48) ; Agincourt song (2:39).
Series:
MCA classics
OCLC:
(OCoLC)22413521
Locations:
PLAX964 -- Luther College - Preus Library (Decorah)
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