Originally released 1951-1955; except 4th work, previously unreleased. Compact disc. Program notes by Ned Rorem in English, French, and German (30 p. : ill.) bound in container. 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. Recorded Nov. 1950-Nov. 1954, Columbia 30th Street Studio, New York City.
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)42631563
Locations:
PLAX964 -- Luther College - Preus Library (Decorah)
SOAX911 -- Simpson College - Dunn Library (Indianola)
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