Oratorio. Libretto probably by Alexander Pope and John Arbuthnot, based on the play of the same name by Jean Racine. "On authentic instruments"--Program notes. "The present performance follows the text of the original 1718 version"--Program notes. Compact discs; in container. Program notes by Anthony Hicks with translations and libretto with French and German translations (54 pages : illustrations) in container. Patrizia Kwella, Emma Kirkby, sopranos; Anthony Rolfe Johnson, Ian Partridge, Paul Elliott, tenors; Drew Minter, baritone?; David Thomas, Andrew King, basses; Westminster Cathedral Boys Choir; Chorus and Orchestra of the Academy of Ancient Music; Christopher Hogwood, conductor. Recorded Oct. 1984, St. Jude's Church, London.
Series:
Florilegium
OCLC:
(OCoLC)19237025
Locations:
OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)
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