Messa da Requiem / Verdi. The death of the Bishop of Brindisi / Menotti. Song of the wood-dove / Schoenberg.
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| Other title: | Death of the Bishop of Brindisi. Song of the wood-dove. |
| Format: | CD Audio |
| Language: | Latin English German |
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New York :
RCA Victor,
℗2001.
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| Item Description: | The 1st work, for soprano, mezzo-soprano, tenor, bass, chorus, and orchestra; the 2nd, a cantata for mezzo-soprano, bass, children's chorus, chorus, and orchestra; the 3rd, the interlude and excerpt for mezzo-soprano and orchestra from a cantata. Libretto of the 2nd work by the composer; the text of the 3rd work by Jens Peter Jacobsen. Previously released in 1966 (LM 7040) (1st work) and 1965 (LM 2785) (remainder) "Living stereo." Compact discs. Durations: 81:12; 31:00; 18:04. Program notes by Neville Cardus and Emily Coleman, biographical notes, and texts with English translations (35 p. : port.) inserted in container. |
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| Physical Description: | 2 audio discs : digital, stereo ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Playing Time: | 01:21:12 00:31:00 00:18:04 |
| Participant or Performer: | Birgit Nilsson, soprano ; Lili Chookasian, mezzo-soprano ; Carlo Bergonzi, tenor ; Ezio Flagello, bass ; Boston Chorus Pro Musica (1st work) ; George London, bass ; Lili Chookasian, mezzo-soprano ; New England Conservatory Chorus ; members of the Catholic Memorial and St. Joseph's High Schools Glee Clubs (2nd work) ; Lili Chookasian, mezzo-soprano (3rd work) ; Boston Symphony Orchestra ; Erich Leinsdorf, conductor. |
| Language: | Sung in Latin (1st work), English (2nd work), or German (3rd work) |
| Date/Time and Place of an Event Note: | Recorded at Symphony Hall, Boston on Oct. 5-6, 1964 and Apr. 5, 1965 (1st work) and Oct. 19, 1964 (remainder) |