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The fisherman : an opera in 2 acts

Title
The fisherman : an opera in 2 acts, 1956 / music by Tom Scott. [Tom Scott explains two songs], [1952] / dictated by Tom Scott. [Various music fragments/tests], [195-?] / music by Tom Scott.
Author
Scott, Tom, 1912-1961
Publication
[195-?, 1952], 1956.

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Details

Additional Authors
  • Scott, Tom, 1912-1961
  • Wilde, Oscar, 1854-1900.
  • Scott, Tom, 1912-1961.
Found In
Tom Scott audio collection, 1941-1960.
Description
4 streaming audio files (87:14) : digital, mono.
Uniform Title
Adventure (Television program)
Alternative Title
Tom Scott audio collection.
Subjects
Genre/Form
  • Demo recordings.
  • Operas.
  • Television music.
Note
  • Title from cataloger; additional notes from original orchestral score (JPB 1208, b. 13, f. 1)
  • "The fisherman, opera in 2 acts by Tom Scott; libretto by the composer, based on Oscar Wilde's fairy-tale 'The fisherman and his soul'; Act I; 7 1/2; 56; 15"--From the original audiotape container (*LT-7-A 4118)
  • "The fisherman Act II; 16"--From the original audiotape container (*LT-7-A 4119)
Access (note)
  • Access to original item restricted. Patrons can access streaming audio only onsite at the Library for Performing Arts Research Center.
Source (note)
  • Music Division, Tom Scott papers
Linking Entry (note)
  • Forms part of: Tom Scott audio collection, 1941-1960.
Contents
  • Part 1: The fisherman, Act I [Cut version] (0:00-31:36) / Tom Scott.
  • Part 2: The fisherman, Act II (0:00-35:07) / Tom Scott.
  • Part 3: [Tom Scott describes two songs for Alvin (?) from the Coral record company for his 1952 LP (Coral CRL 56056) "Sing of America": The story of the twelve (0:00-4:15) ; Soldier, soldier, will you marry me? (4:22-6:53) / dictated by Tom Scott.
  • Part 4: [Various music fragments/tests: 24 takes of electric guitar and electronics used for future "Adventure: Genes" music tracks] (0:00-13:38) / music and added commentary by Tom Scott.
Call Number
*LT-7-A 4118--4119
OCLC
956504419
Author
Scott, Tom, 1912-1961, composer.
Title
The fisherman : an opera in 2 acts, 1956 / music by Tom Scott. [Tom Scott explains two songs], [1952] / dictated by Tom Scott. [Various music fragments/tests], [195-?] / music by Tom Scott.
Production
[195-?, 1952], 1956.
Playing Time
003136 003507 000653 001338
Type of Content
performed music
spoken word
Type of Medium
audio
computer
Type of Carrier
audiotape reel
online resource
Digital File Characteristics
audio files WAV file
Performer
Parts 1-2: Tom Scott, composer and piano ; with 2 unidentified tenors (The fisherman and The Soul), soprano (The mermaid), and a baritone (Priest) ; Tom Scott, conductor. Part 3: Tom Scott, commentary. Part 4: [2 unidentified electric guitar players and electronics] ; Tom Scott, added commentary [with unidentified sound engineer].
Event
Recorded [New York, New York] 1956 (Parts 1-2); Recorded [Tom Scott's house] [1952] (Part 3); Recorded [New York, New York] [195-?] (Part 4)
Access
Access to original item restricted. Patrons can access streaming audio only onsite at the Library for Performing Arts Research Center.
Original Version
Archival originals: (2 audiotape reels : analog, 7 1/2 ips and 15 ips, full-track and half-track, mono, NAB ; 7 in.) in *LT-7-A 4118--4119.
Linking Entry
Forms part of: Tom Scott audio collection, 1941-1960.
Local Note
Preservation files: (4 audio files : digital, WAV file, 96 kHz, 24 bit), in long term storage, Digital Library Processing server [myh_lt7a4118_v01f01_em (Part 1), myh_lt7a4119_v01f01_em (Part 2), myh_lt7a4119_v01f02r01_em (Part 3) and myh_lt7a4119_v01f02r02_em (Part 4)].
Source
Separated from; Music Division, Tom Scott papers, 1912-1970 (bulk 1942-1960); JPB 12-08.
Connect to:
NYPL Digital Collections
Added Author
Scott, Tom, 1912-1961, librettist.
Scott, Tom, 1912-1961, commentator.
Scott, Tom, 1912-1961, performer.
Adaptation of (work): Wilde, Oscar, 1854-1900. Fisherman and his soul.
Container of (expression): Scott, Tom, 1912-1961. Fisherman; arranged.
Container of (expression): Scott, Tom, 1912-1961. Genes. Selections; arranged.
Scott, Susanna, donor.
Added Title
Adventure (Television program)
Tom Scott audio collection.
Found In:
Tom Scott audio collection, 1941-1960.
Research Call Number
*LT-7-A 4118--4119
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