Cantata of the bitter herbs. Introduction and Psalm 114 (6:12) ; Sheheḥeyanu (1:34) ; Children's dance (1:52) ; The ten plagues (1:59) ; And it was at midnight (2:25) ; Aria (4:07) ; Psalm 126 (7:17) ; He saved my soul from death (1:59) ; God of right, God of might (8:25) ; Hymn (3:43) -- Jephta : rhapsodic poem : (Symphony no. 5) (25:26).
Note
The 1st work for narrator, solo soprano, mezzo-soprano, tenor, baritone, mixed chorus and orchestra.
Texts of the 1st work by Jacob Sonderling and Don Alden.
"Milken Archive, American Jewish music."
Eds. recorded: European American Music (1st work) ; G. Schirmer (2nd work).
Event (note)
Recorded in Rudolfinum, Prague, Czech Republic, Oct. 2000 (1st work; narration recorded in New York City, Mar. 2003); and Benaroya Hall, Seattle, Wash. June 1998 (2nd work).
Language (note)
Sung in English and Hebrew (1st work).
Source of description (note)
Description based on hard copy version record.
Author
Toch, Ernst, 1887-1964.
Title
Ernst Toch (1887-1964) [electronic resource].
Imprint
[Hong Kong] : Naxos, p2004.
Playing time
004000 002526
Series
American classics
American classics (Naxos (Sound recording label))
Performer
In the 1st work: Theodore Bikel, narrator ; Carol Meyer, soprano ; Elizabeth Shammash, mezzo-soprano ; Richard Clement, tenor ; Ted Christopher, baritone ; Prague Philharmonic Choir ; Czech Philharmonic Orchestra ; Gerard Schwarz, conductor. In the 2nd work: Seattle Symphony ; Gerard Schwarz, conductor.
Event
Recorded in Rudolfinum, Prague, Czech Republic, Oct. 2000 (1st work; narration recorded in New York City, Mar. 2003); and Benaroya Hall, Seattle, Wash. June 1998 (2nd work).