The 1st work for 16 solo voices and orchestra (words by Shakespeare); the 2nd-3rd works for baritone, mixed voices, and orchestra (words of the 2nd work by George Herbert); the 4th work a suite for viola, wordless chorus, and orchestra. Thomas Allen, baritone ; Nobuko Imai, viola ; Corydon Singers ; English Chamber Orchestra ; Matthew Best, conductor. Recorded Feb. 18-19 and June 4, 1990. Originally issued in 1990 as CDA66420. "Hyperion 30"--Container. Compact disc. Program notes by Christopher Palmer in English with German and French translations and texts (19 p. : ill., ports.) inserted in container.
Contents:
Serenade to music : for 16 solo voices and orchestra (13:34) -- Five mystical songs : for baritone solo, chorus and orchestra / poems by George Herbert (19:41) -- Fantasia on Christmas carols : for baritone solo, chorus and orchestra (12:26) -- Flos campi : suite for viola, wordless chorus and orchestra (22:13)
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