Roméo & Juliette / Berlioz.



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Compact discs (DDD). Dramatic symphony, for solo voices (MzTB), chorus, and orchestra. Dramatic symphony op. 17 after Shakespeare's tragedy. Second prologue orchestrated by Oliver Knussen. Words by Emile Deschamps, after Garrick's version of Shakespeare's play. Includes all movements (separately programmable) for the standard performing version, the original version, and Gardiner's preferred movement order. Durations: 66:08; 69:24. Recorded in the Colosseum, Watford, U.K., Oct. 1995. Catherine Robbin, mezzo-soprano ; Jean-Paul Fouchécourt, tenor ; Gilles Cachemaille, bass ; Monteverdi Choir ; Orchestre Révolutionnaire et Romantique ; John Eliot Gardiner, conductor. Program notes in English and libretto with English translation (39 p. : facsims., ports.) in container. Sung in French; and program notes by Ian Kemp in English, and text in French and English (39 p. : ill. ; 13 cm.) inserted in container.

Title
Roméo & Juliette / Berlioz.
Artist
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616. Romeo and Juliet.
Subjects
Language
French, English
Type
Sound Recording
Abstract
Year
1998
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