The 1st work an opera-oratorio in two acts; the 2nd work a ballet (dance-cantata). Text of the 1st work by Jean Cocteau, after Sophocles; text of the 2nd work by the composer, after C.F. Ramuz. In the 1st work: Jennifer Lane, mezzo-soprano ; Martyn Hill, Joseph Cornwell, tenors ; David Wilson-Johnson, bass-baritone ; Andrew Greenan, bass ; Edward Fox, narrator ; The Philharmonia ; The Simon Joly Male Chorus ; Robert Craft, conductor. In the 2nd work: Alison Wells, soprano ; Susan Bickley, mezzo-soprano ; Martyn Hill, tenor ; Alan Ewing, bass ; Simon Joly Chorale ; International Piano Quartet ; Tristan Fry Percussion Ensemble ; Robert Craft, conductor. Recorded June (1st work) and Jan. 8-9 (2nd work), 2001, Abbey Road Studio One. Originally issued separately in 2002 on Koch International Classics. Compact disc. Durations: 52:21; 24:10. Program notes in English and German, and texts with English translations in container.
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