The 1st work a cantata for tenor, mixed and girls' choruses, 2 pianos, organ, percussion, and string orchestra; the 2nd a Christmas suite for soprano and mezzo-soprano soloists and mixed chorus unacc.; the 3rd for children's choir with orchestra.
Originally released in 1996 on Collins Classics 14832.
Compact disc.
Program notes, biographical notes on the performers, and texts (19 p.) inserted in container.
In the 1st work: Philip Langridge, tenor ; David Owen Norris, Rolf Hind, pianos ; Joseph Cullen, organ ; Tallis Chamber Choir ; English Chamber Orchestra. In the 2nd work: Margaret Feaviour, soprano ; Judith Harris, mezzo-soprano ; BBC Singers. In the 3rd work: New London Children's Choir ; London Schools Symphony Orchestra. In all: Steuart Bedford, conductor.
Recorded at All Hallows, Gospel Oak, London, on Mar. 16-17 and 21, 1996.
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