The last work based on the composer's ballet. In the 1st work, each movement of the suite is preceded by a reading of Christopher Fry's translation of Aloysius Bertrand's poems. Previously released as SR90391 [1965] (Ravel and Debussy) and as SR90349 [1963] (Stravinsky). Recorded June 30 (1st work), and June 29 (Debussy works), 1964, and in Ballroom Studio A of Fine Recording in New York, Feb. 26-27, 1963 (last work). Sir John Gielgud, speaker (1st work); Gina Bachauer, piano.