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Oedipus Rex ; Apollon musagète

Title
Oedipus Rex ; Apollon musagète / Stravinsky.
Author
Stravinsky, Igor, 1882-1971
Publication
  • London, UK : LSO Live, [2014]
  • ℗2014

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Additional Authors
  • Johnston, Jennifer (Contralto)
  • Skelton, Stuart
  • Saks, Gidon
  • Ardant, Fanny
  • Gardiner, John Eliot
  • Sophocles.
  • Stravinsky, Igor, 1882-1971.
  • Monteverdi Choir, singer.
  • London Symphony Orchestra, instrumentalist.
Description
1 online resource (1 sound file)
Summary
The rich string harmonies and textures in the ballet score of Apollon musagete are pleasantly mesmerizing. In contrast, the dramatic and hauntingly compelling opera-oratorio Oedipus Rex is composed of an assemblage of monumental and powerful sounds, with magnificent vocals from the choir and soloists.
Uniform Title
Works. Selections
Alternative Title
Works.
Subjects
Genre/Form
Live sound recordings.
Note
  • The 1st work is an opera-oratorio for vocal soloists, male chorus, and orchestra (includes Jean Cocteau's original French narration); the 2nd work (performed in the revised 1947 version) is a ballet for string orchestra.
  • Libretto of the 1st work by Jean Cocteau, after Sophocles.
Language (note)
  • The 1st work sung in Latin, with narration in French.
LCCN
  • GBDGQ1325101
  • GBDGQ1325102
  • GBDGQ1325103
  • GBDGQ1325104
  • GBDGQ1325105
  • GBDGQ1325106
  • GBDGQ1325001
  • GBDGQ1325002
  • GBDGQ1325003
  • GBDGQ1325004
  • GBDGQ1325005
  • GBDGQ1325006
  • GBDGQ1325007
  • GBDGQ1325008
  • GBDGQ1325009
  • GBDGQ1325010
OCLC
907474917
Author
Stravinsky, Igor, 1882-1971, composer.
Title
Oedipus Rex ; Apollon musagète / Stravinsky.
Imprint
London, UK : LSO Live, [2014]
Copyright Date
℗2014
Playing Time
004901 003012
Type of Content
performed music
Type of Medium
computer
Type of Carrier
online resource
Digital File Characteristics
audio file
Performer
Jennifer Johnston, mezzo-soprano (Jocasta) ; Stuart Skelton, tenor (Oedipus) ; Gidon Saks, bass-baritone (Creon) ; Fanny Ardant, narrator ; additional soloists ; Monteverdi Choir ; London Symphony Orchestra ; Sir John Eliot Gardiner, conductor.
Event
Recorded in performance 2013 April Barbican, London.
Language
The 1st work sung in Latin, with narration in French.
Source of description
Hard copy version record.
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Added Author
Johnston, Jennifer (Contralto), singer.
Skelton, Stuart, singer.
Saks, Gidon, singer.
Ardant, Fanny, narrator.
Gardiner, John Eliot, conductor.
1st work Libretto based on (work): Sophocles. Oedipus Rex.
Container of (work): Stravinsky, Igor, 1882-1971. Oedipus Rex.
Container of (work): Stravinsky, Igor, 1882-1971. Apollon musagète.
Monteverdi Choir, singer.
London Symphony Orchestra, instrumentalist.
Other Form:
Source record: Stravinsky, Igor, 1882-1971. Works. Selections. Oedipus Rex. London, UK : LSO Live, p2014 (OCoLC)873770314
Other Standard Identifier
GBDGQ1325101
GBDGQ1325102
GBDGQ1325103
GBDGQ1325104
GBDGQ1325105
GBDGQ1325106
GBDGQ1325001
GBDGQ1325002
GBDGQ1325003
GBDGQ1325004
GBDGQ1325005
GBDGQ1325006
GBDGQ1325007
GBDGQ1325008
GBDGQ1325009
GBDGQ1325010
Publisher No.
LSO0751 LSO Live
Branch Call Number
eNYPL Music
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