Compact discs. First work for soprano, tenor, baritone, boys' choir, chorus, orchestra, chamber orchestra, and organ ; 2nd for orchestra ; 3rd for tenor, chorus, and orchestra. First work sung in English and Latin, 3rd sung in English. Words from the Missa pro defunctis interspersed with poems by Wilfred Owen (1st work) and by W.H. Auden and Randall Swingler (3rd) Program and biographical notes in English, French, and German, and texts with English translation of Latin portion in booklet inserted in container. Durations: 85:04; 21:47; 18:17. Chandos: CHAN 8983--CHAN 8984. Recorded Feb. 24-28, 1991 in St. Jude's Church, Central Square, London. Heather Harper, soprano ; Philip Langridge (1st work), Martyn Hill (3rd), tenor ; John Shirley-Quirk, bass-baritone ; Choristers of St. Paul's Cathedral ; Roderick Elms, organ ; London Symphony Chorus ; London Symphony Orchestra and Chamber Orchestra ; Richard Hickox, conductor.