In the 1st work: Eleanor Steber, soprano; Dumbarton Oaks Chamber Orchestra; William Strickland, conductor. In the 2nd: Leontyne Price, soprano; Samuel Barber, piano. In the 3rd-4th: William Warfield, baritone; Aaron Copland, piano. In the 5th: Jennie Tourel, mezzo-soprano; New Music String Quartet. In the 6th: vocal ensemble (TTBarB); Virgil Thomson, piano. Originally released 1951-1955; except 4th work, previously unreleased. Recorded Nov. 1950-Nov. 1954, Columbia 30th Street Studio, New York City. Compact disc. Booklet with program notes by Ned Rorem in English with French and German translatins (30 p. : ill.) bound in container.
Contents:
Knoxville, summer of 1915 : op. 24 (14:07) ; Hermit songs : op. 29 (16:00) / Samuel Barber -- Old American songs : set 1 (13:00) ; Old American songs : set 2 (14:00) / Aaron Copland -- Stabat Mater : for soprano and string quartet (5:31) ; Capital, capitals : for four men and a piano (17:07) / Virgil Thomson.
Series:
Masterworks heritage vocal series
OCLC:
(OCoLC)178656923
Locations:
OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.