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The flood a Biblical allegory ; Mass

Title
The flood [sound recording] : a Biblical allegory ; Mass / Stravinsky.
Author
Stravinsky, Igor, 1882-1971.
Publication
[U.S.] : Columbia, p1962.

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Additional Authors
  • Harvey, Laurence, 1951-
  • Lanchester, Elsa, 1902-1986
  • Cabot, Sebastian.
  • Tripp, Paul.
  • Robinson, Richard, 1929-2007.
  • Reardon, John.
  • Oliver, Robert.
  • Stravinsky, Igor, 1882-1971
  • Craft, Robert.
  • Stravinsky, Igor, 1882-1971.
  • Columbia Symphony Orchestra. prf
  • Columbia Choir. prf
Description
1 sound disc (41 min.) : analog, 33 1/3 rpm, mono.; 12 in.
Series Statement
Masterworks
Subjects
Note
  • The 1st work for solo voices (TBB), 4 speaking voices, mixed chorus and orchestra; the 2nd work for solo voices (SATB), chorus (SSAATTBB), 2 oboes, English horn, 2 bassoons, 2 trumpets, and 3 trombones.
  • The 1st work sung in English, the 2nd in Latin.
  • In the 1st work: Laurence Harvey, narrator ; Elsa Lanchester, Sebastian Cabot, Paul Tripp, speakers ; Richard Robinson, tenor ; John Reardon, baritone ; Robert Oliver, bass ; Columbia Symphony Orchestra and Chorus ; Igor Stravinsky, Robert Craft, conductors. In the 2nd work: Columbia Symphony woodwinds and chorus ; Igor Stravinsky, conductor.
  • Editions performed: Boosey & Hawkes.
  • Text of the 1st work arr. by Robert Craft from the Book of Genesis, the York and Chester miracle plays, and an anonymous metaphysical poem, with additional original material.
  • Texts of both works, with English translation of the Mass, on inner sleeve.
  • The 1st work "commissioned by CBS Television Network ... for the dance drama 'Noah and the flood, ' premiere broadcast June 14, 1962"--Label.
  • Durations: 22:50 ; 17:20.
  • Also issued in stereo.: MS 6357.
OCLC
  • ocm17022866
  • SCSB-372777
Owning Institutions
Princeton University Library