Research Catalog

Title

Where the wild things are [sound recording] : a fantasy opera, op. 20 / [words by] Maurice Sendak ; [music by] Oliver Knussen.

Author

Knussen, Oliver.

Publication

New York, N.Y. : Arabesque, p1985.

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Details

Additional Authors

• Sendak, Maurice.
• Hardy, Rosemary.
• King, Mary.
• Knussen, Oliver.
• London Sinfonietta. prf

Description

1 sound disc (38 min.) : analog, 33 1/3 rpm, stereo.; 12 in.

Alternative Title

Glyndebourne opera.

Subject

• Operas > Librettos

Note

• Arabesque: 6535-L (on container: 6535).
• Opera in one act (nine scenes).
• Sung in English.
• At head of title: Glyndebourne Opera.
• Digital recording.
• Program notes, in part by the composer and by the librettist on container; English libretto, and biographical sketches on the composer, librettist, and soloists ([4] p. : ill.) inserted.

Event (note)

• Recorded at St. Peter's Church, Bishopsford Road, Morden, Surrey, November 26-27, 1984.

Call Number

*LZR 1952 (CF)

LCCN

84743409

OCLC

• 12572071
• NYPG89-R221

Author

Knussen, Oliver.

Title

Where the wild things are [sound recording] : a fantasy opera, op. 20 / [words by] Maurice Sendak ; [music by] Oliver Knussen.

Imprint

New York, N.Y. : Arabesque, p1985.

Playing Time

003748

Performer

Rosemary Hardy, soprano ; Mary King, mezzo-soprano ; supporting soloists ; London Sinfonietta ; the composer conducting.

Event

Recorded at St. Peter's Church, Bishopsford Road, Morden, Surrey, November 26-27, 1984.

Added Author

Sendak, Maurice. Librettist

Hardy, Rosemary. Performer

King, Mary. Performer

Knussen, Oliver. Conductor

London Sinfonietta. Performer

Added Title

Glyndebourne opera.

Publisher No.

6535-L Arabesque

6535 Arabesque

Research Call Number

*LZR 1952 (CF) Notes with recording and on file.