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Additional authors

1. Pope, Alexander, 1688-1744
2. Arbuthnot, John, 1667-1735
3. Kwella, Patrizia
4. Kirkby, Emma
5. Rolfe Johnson, Anthony
6. Partridge, Ian
7. Elliott, Paul, 1950-
8. Minter, Drew
9. Thomas, David, 1943-
10. King, Andrew
11. Hogwood, Christopher
12. Racine, Jean, 1639-1699.
13. Westminster Cathedral. Boys Choir, performer. http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/prf
14. Academy of Ancient Music (1973- ), performer. http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/prf

Description

1. 2 audio discs (97 min.) : digital, stereo; 4 3/4 in. +

Series statement

1. Florilegium series

Uniform title

1. Florilegium series.

Subject

1. Oratorios
2. Esther, Queen of Persia > Songs and music

Owning institution

1. Columbia University Libraries

Note

1. L\u0027Oiseau-Lyre: 414 423-2 (414 424-2--414 425-2).
2. Oratorio; sung in English.
3. Performed on authentic instruments (A=415) from the original 1718 version.
4. Libretto probably by Alexander Pope and John Arbuthnot, based on Jean Racine\u0027s play.
5. "The present performance follows the text of the original 1718 version"--Program notes.
6. Compact discs.
7. Program notes and synopsis by Anthony Hicks and libretto in English with French and German translations (54 p. : ill.) in container.
8. Issued also as analog discs (414 424-1) and cassettes (414 423-4).

Event (note)

1. Recorded Oct. 1984 in St. Jude\u0027s Church, London.