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Spring symphony Cantata academica ; Hymn to St. Cecilia

Title
Spring symphony [sound recording] ; Cantata academica ; Hymn to St. Cecilia / Britten.
Author
Britten, Benjamin, 1913-1976.
Publication
New York, NY : London, [c1989], p1961.

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Additional Authors
  • Vyvyan, Jennifer, 1925-1974.
  • Procter, Norma.
  • Pears, Peter, 1910-1986.
  • Watts, Helen.
  • Brannigan, Owen.
  • Malcolm, George John, 1917-1997
  • Britten, Benjamin, 1913-1976.
  • Royal Opera House (London, England). Orchestra. prf
  • Royal Opera House (London, England). Chorus. prf
  • London Symphony Orchestra. prf
  • London Symphony Chorus. prf
  • Emanuel School (Wandsworth, London, England). Choir. prf
Description
1 sound disc (75 min.) : digital, stereo.; 4 3/4 in.
Series Statement
The British collection
Uniform Title
Spring symphony
Alternative Title
  • Spring symphony
  • Cantata academica.
  • Hymn to St. Cecilia.
Subjects
Note
  • The 2nd work written for the 500th anniversary of the founding of the University of Basel.
  • Text of 3rd work by W.H. Auden.
  • Compact disc.
  • Analog recordings.
  • Program notes by Michael Kennedy and texts in English, or in Latin with English translation (18 p. : ports.) inserted in container.
Event (note)
  • Recorded Nov. 1961 (1st work) and March, 1961 (2nd and 3rd works), Kingsway Hall, London.
Language (note)
  • Sung in English (1st & 3rd works) or Latin (2nd work).
Call Number
*LDC 8669 (F)
LCCN
2894251532
OCLC
  • 21071183
  • NYPG95-R1173
Author
Britten, Benjamin, 1913-1976.
Title
Spring symphony [sound recording] ; Cantata academica ; Hymn to St. Cecilia / Britten.
Imprint
New York, NY : London, [c1989], p1961.
Playing Time
011430
Series
The British collection
Performer
In 1st work: Jennifer Vyvyan, Norma Procter, Peter Pears, vocal soloists ; Orchestra and Chorus of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden ; Chorus of Boys from Emanuel School, Wandsworth ; Benjamin Britten, conductor. In 2nd work: Jennifer Vyvyan, Helen Watts, Peter Pears, Owen Brannigan, vocal soloists ; London Symphony Chorus and Orchestra ; George Malcolm, conductor. In 3rd work: London Symphony Chorus ; George Malcolm, conductor.
Event
Recorded Nov. 1961 (1st work) and March, 1961 (2nd and 3rd works), Kingsway Hall, London.
Language
Sung in English (1st & 3rd works) or Latin (2nd work).
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Added Author
Vyvyan, Jennifer, 1925-1974. Performer
Procter, Norma. Performer
Pears, Peter, 1910-1986. Performer
Watts, Helen. Performer
Brannigan, Owen. Performer
Malcolm, George John, 1917-1997, conductor.
Britten, Benjamin, 1913-1976. Cantata academica.
Britten, Benjamin, 1913-1976. Hymn to St. Cecilia.
Royal Opera House (London, England). Orchestra. Performer
Royal Opera House (London, England). Chorus. Performer
London Symphony Orchestra. Performer
London Symphony Chorus. Performer
Emanuel School (Wandsworth, London, England). Choir. Performer
Added Title
Cantata academica.
Hymn to St. Cecilia.
Other Standard Identifier
2894251532
Publisher No.
425 153-2 London
Research Call Number
*LDC 8669 (F) Program notes and texts on file.
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