The 1st work a symphonic poem; the 2nd work a suite for orchestra and wordless women's chorus (SSMezMez); the 3rd work for women's voices and orchestra. Text of 3rd work by Dante-Gabriel Rossetti. In 1st-2nd works: Philharmonia Orchestra ; Michael Tilson Thomas, conductor ; Ambrosian Singers (2nd work, last movt.). In 3rd work: Frederica von Stade, mezzo-soprano ; Susanne Mentzer, reciter ; Tanglewood Festival Chorus ; Boston Symphony Orchestra ; Seiji Ozawa, conductor. Recorded at EMI Studio 1, Abbey Road, London, May 4-5, 1982 (1st-2nd works) and at Symphony Hall, Boston, October 10 & 17, 1983 (3rd work). Compact disc. Program notes in English with German and French translations (12 pages : portrait) included.
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