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Melencolia I Ritual fragment ; Meridian

Title
Melencolia I [sound recording] ; Ritual fragment ; Meridian / Harrison Birtwistle.
Author
Birtwistle, Harrison.
Publication
England : NMC, p1993.

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AudioUse in library *LDC 19610 (F)Performing Arts Research Collections - Recorded Sound

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Additional Authors
  • Pay, Antony.
  • King, Mary.
  • Thompson, Michael (Horn player)
  • Van Kampen, Christopher, 1945-1997.
  • Knussen, Oliver.
  • Birtwistle, Harrison.
  • London Sinfonietta. Voices.
  • London Sinfonietta.
Description
1 sound disc : digital; 4 3/4 in.
Uniform Title
Works. Selections
Alternative Title
  • Works.
  • Melencolia I ; Ritual fragment ; Meridian
  • Melencolia one
  • Ritual fragment.
  • Meridian.
Subjects
Note
  • 1st work for clarinet and 2 string orchestras with harp ; 2nd work for 15 instrumentalists ; 3rd work for mezzo-soprano, horn, cello, chorus of 6 sopranos and instrumental ensemble (11 players)
  • Compact disc.
  • Durations: 24:10 ; 11:18 ; 27:10.
  • Program and biographical notes in English with French and German translations, and texts in English with French and German translations (20 p.) included.
Event (note)
  • 1st work recorded in St. Augustine's Church, Kilburn, Nov. 20, 1991 ; 2nd work recorded in Rosslyn Hill Chapel, Hampstead on Nov. 21, 1991 ; 3rd work recorded in Rosslyn Hill Chapel on Nov. 7 & 9, 1991.
Language (note)
  • Text of 3rd work from Christopher Logue & Thomas Wyatt ; English words.
Call Number
*LDC 19610 (F)
OCLC
  • 29675870
  • 39937729
Author
Birtwistle, Harrison.
Title
Melencolia I [sound recording] ; Ritual fragment ; Meridian / Harrison Birtwistle.
Imprint
England : NMC, p1993.
Performer
Antony Pay, clarinet (1st work) ; Mary King, mezzo-soprano ; Michael Thompson, horn ; Christopher van Kampen, violoncello ; London Sinfonietta Voices (3rd work) ; London Sinfonietta ; Oliver Knussen, conductor.
Event
1st work recorded in St. Augustine's Church, Kilburn, Nov. 20, 1991 ; 2nd work recorded in Rosslyn Hill Chapel, Hampstead on Nov. 21, 1991 ; 3rd work recorded in Rosslyn Hill Chapel on Nov. 7 & 9, 1991.
Language
Text of 3rd work from Christopher Logue & Thomas Wyatt ; English words.
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Added Author
Pay, Antony.
King, Mary.
Thompson, Michael (Horn player)
Van Kampen, Christopher, 1945-1997.
Knussen, Oliver.
Birtwistle, Harrison. Melencolia, no. 1.
Birtwistle, Harrison. Ritual fragment.
Birtwistle, Harrison. Meridian.
London Sinfonietta. Voices.
London Sinfonietta.
Added Title
Ritual fragment.
Meridian.
Publisher No.
NMC D009 NMC
Research Call Number
*LDC 19610 (F) Program notes on file.
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