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Sonnets of desolation ; Visions and spels

Title
Sonnets of desolation ; Visions and spels [sound recording] / Ben Johnston.
Author
Johnston, Ben.
Publication
New York, NY : Composers Recordings, p1984.

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Additional Authors
  • Hopkins, Gerard Manley, 1844-1889.
  • Swingle, Ward.
  • Marder, Herbert.
  • Johnston, Ben.
  • New Swingle Singers. prf
  • New Verbal Workshop. prf
Description
1 sound disc : analog, 33 1/3 rpm, stereo.; 12 in.
Alternative Title
  • Sonnets of desolation.
  • Visions and spels.
Subjects
Note
  • The 1st work is for chorus; the 2nd work is an improvisation for speakers and percussion.
  • The 1st work is sung in English; the 2nd work is spoken in English and Navaho.
  • Texts by Gerard Manley Hopkins (1st work) and from Technicians of the sacred (Jerome Rothenberg, ed.) (2nd work) inserted in container.
  • Based on (2nd work): Vigil / Ben Johnston.
  • Eds. recorded: Lingua Press (1st work); Smith Publications (2nd work).
  • Durations: 10:45; 26:19.
LCCN
84743301/R
OCLC
  • ocm13653928
  • SCSB-1738952
Owning Institutions
Princeton University Library