"A symphonic poem in four movements"--Container. London Symphony Orchestra ; London Symphony Chorus ; Lawrence Foster, conductor. Recorded at the Royal Albert Hall, London, Oct. 14, 1997. "Digitally mastered 4.1 surround sound and linear stereo PCM"--Container. Dolby processed. Special features include: on side 1: Poem [print and audio] ; on side 2: Biographies (Sir Paul McCartney ; Sir Richard Rodney Bennett ; John Harle ; David Matthews ; Steve Lodder ; John Fraser ; Lawrence Foster ; London Symphony Orchestra ; London Symphony Chorus) ; Gallery ; Standing stones (Standing stones, a history ; Spiral designs) ; The concerts (The world premiere of Standing stone ; Standing stone, a performance history). English texts and program notes ([20] pages : illustrations (some col.)) included. EMI Classics: 7243 4 92243 9 1.
Contents:
The concert. 1. After heavy light years ; 2. He awoke startled ; 3. Subtle colours merged soft contours ; 4. Strings pluck, horns blow, drums beat -- The documentary. The commission ; Inspiration ; Composing the work ; The musical team ; Rehearsals ; The poem ; The recording ; The concert ; Credits.
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