Compact discs (DDD). Title from container spine. Recorded Sept. 6, 1986-Apr. 15, 2002 at various locations. Janet Baker, mezzo-soprano (2nd-3rd work) ; John Mitchinson, tenor (2nd-3rd work) ; John Shirley-Quirk, bass (2nd-3rd work) ; City of Birmingham Symphony Chorus ; City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra ; Berliner Philharmoniker ; conducted by Sir Simon Rattle. Sung in English; program notes in English with German and French translations (11 p. : ill., port. ; 13 cm.) inserted in container.