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Song of Norway a new operetta based on the life and music of Edvard Grieg
- Title
- Song of Norway [sound recording] : a new operetta based on the life and music of Edvard Grieg / musical adaptation and lyrics by Robert Wright and George Forrest ; book by Milton Lazarus ; from a play by Homer Curran ; orchestral and choral arrangements and musical direction by Arthur Kay.
- Author
- Wright, Robert, 1914-2005.
- Publication
- New York : Decca Broadway, 2004.
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Available - Can be used on site. Please visit New York Public Library - Performing Arts Research Collections to submit a request in person. | Audio | Use in library | *LDC 34525 [CD] | Performing Arts Research Collections - Recorded Sound |
Available - Can be used on site. Please visit New York Public Library - Performing Arts Research Collections to submit a request in person. | Audio | Use in library | *LDC 34525 [Notes] | Performing Arts Research Collections - Recorded Sound |
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- Additional Authors
- Description
- 1 sound disc : digital; 4 3/4 in.
- Series Statement
- Decca personality series
- Uniform Title
- Song of Norway. Selections
- Alternative Title
- Song of Norway.
- A Decca Broadway original cast recording
- Subjects
- Note
- Subtitle from container.
- Compact disc.
- Originally released in 1945 as 78 rpm album (Decca : DA-382).
- Program notes by Brian Drutman and plot synopsis (15 p. : ill.) inserted in container.
- Event (note)
- Recorded at Decca studios, New York City, Nov. 12--21, 1944.
- Contents
- Prelude and the legend -- Hill of dreams -- Freddy and his fiddle -- Now -- Strange music -- Midsummer's eve -- March of the trollgers -- Hymn of betrothal -- Strange music (reprise) -- Midsummer's eve (reprise) -- Bon vivant -- Three loves -- Down your tea -- Nordraak's farewell -- Three loves (reprise) -- I love you -- t At Christmastime -- Song of Norway (finale).
- Call Number
- *LDC 34525
- LCCN
- 602498622483
- OCLC
- 56498074
- Author
- Wright, Robert, 1914-2005.
- Title
- Song of Norway [sound recording] : a new operetta based on the life and music of Edvard Grieg / musical adaptation and lyrics by Robert Wright and George Forrest ; book by Milton Lazarus ; from a play by Homer Curran ; orchestral and choral arrangements and musical direction by Arthur Kay.
- Imprint
- New York : Decca Broadway, 2004.
- Series
- Decca personality series
- Performer
- Original New York cast: Lawrence Brooks (Edvard Grieg) ; Helena Bliss (Nina Hagerup) ; Robert Shafer (Rikard Nordraak) ; Sig Arno (Count Peppi Le Loup) ; Ivy Scott (Mother Grieg) ; Walter Kingsford (Father Grieg) ; and Kitty Carlisle (Countess Louisa Giovanni) ; with supporting cast.
- Event
- Recorded at Decca studios, New York City, Nov. 12--21, 1944.
- Connect to:
- Added Author
- Forrest, George, 1915-1999.Lazarus, Milton.Curran, Homer.Kay, Arthur. Arranger. ConductorBrooks, Lawrence. PerformerBliss, Helena. PerformerShafer, Robert K., 1901-1981. PerformerArno, Sig, 1895-1975. PerformerScott, Ivy, 1886-1947. PerformerKingsford, Walter, 1881-1958. PerformerCarlisle, Kitty, 1910-2007. Performer
- Other Standard Identifier
- 602498622483
- Publisher No.
- B0002471-02 Decca Broadway
- Research Call Number
- *LDC 34525 Program notes on file