First work is an oratorio for soli, chorus and orchestra; 2nd work is a cantata for soli, chorus and orchestra. Texts of both works taken from Mystère de la Passion by Arnoul Gréban. First work: Elly Ameling, soprano ; Aafje Heynis, mezzo-soprano ; Louis Devos, Hugues Cuenod, Eric Tappy, tenors ; Pierre Mollet, Derrik Olsen, Charles Clavensy, baritones ; André Vessières, bass ; Chœur des jeunes de l'Eglise national vaudoise ; Le Motet de Genève ; Orchestre de la Suisse Romande ; Ernst Ansermet, conductor. 2nd work: Eugenia Zareska, soprano ; Arlette Chedel, alto ; Jean-Christophe Benoit, Eric Tappy, tenors ; Derrik Olsen, baritone ; Chœur Pro Arte de Lausanne ; Orchestre de la Suisse Romande ; Ernest Ansermet, conductor. Recorded live at the world premiere on Dec. 23, 1959 (1st work), and in concert on Nov. 2, 1966 (2nd work), at Victoria Hall, Geneva. Compact discs. Booklet with program notes and libretto in English, French and German (116 pages) inserted in container.
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