The 1st work for chorus and orchestra; the 2nd work is a cantata, sung in English and Latin; the 3rd work for pianoforte solo, chorus, orchestra; the 4th work for contralto solo, women's chorus, and orchestra; the 5th and 7th works for double string orchestra; the 6th work for string orchestra; the 8th work for harmonica, piano, string orchestra; the 9th work for violin and orchestra. Title from container spine. Duration: 12:09; 36:12; 14:17; 13:10; 19:30; 17:28; 15:03; 06:40; 13:21. Previously released, p1953-p1976. Compact discs. Recorded between Oct. 20, 1952 and Oct. 15, 1975, in various locations. Various soloists ; London Philharmonic Choir ; London Philharmonic Orchestra ; Sir Adrian Boult, conductor (1st-3rd works) ; Orchestra Nova of London ; Meredith Davies, conductor (4th work) ; London Philharmonic Orchestra ; Sir Adrian Boult, conductor (5th-6th, 9th works) ; Philharmonia Orchestra ; Sir Malcolm Sargent, conductor (7th work) ; BBC Symphony Orchestra ; Sir Malcolm Sargent, conductor (8th work). Vocal portion sung in English and Latin; and program notes by Michael Kennedy (11 p. : ill. ; 13 cm.) inserted in container.