The 1st work an opera in 1 act, based on play by J.M. Synge; 2nd comprises 3 preludes based on Welsh hymn tunes, originally for string quartet, or alternative instruments, and optional horn, here performed by string orchestra and horn; 3rd work a suite for viola, wordless mixed chorus and small orchestra.
Eds. recorded: Oxford University Press.
Event (note)
Recorded Mar. 23-24, 1995, at St. Nicholas' Hospital, Gosforth.
Language (note)
The first work is sung in English and the third work includes a wordless chorus.
Source of description (note)
Description based on hard copy version record.
Author
Vaughan Williams, Ralph, 1872-1958, composer.
Title
Riders to the sea [electronic resource] ; Household music ; Flos campi / Ralph Vaughan Williams.
Imprint
Colchester, Essex, England : Chandos, p1995.
Playing time
004143 001707 001933
Performer
Linda Finnie (Maurya), Karl Daymond (Bartley), Lynne Dawson (Cathleen), Ingrid Attrot (Nora), Pamela Helen Stephen (A woman) (in the 1st work) ; Philip Dukes, viola (3rd work) ; Sinfonia Chorus (3rd work) ; Northern Sinfonia ; Richard Hickox, conductor.
Event
Recorded Mar. 23-24, 1995, at St. Nicholas' Hospital, Gosforth.
Language
The first work is sung in English and the third work includes a wordless chorus.