Opera in 3 acts.
The libretto an English translation by the composer, of the original text of Metastasio's play, Artaserse.
New performing edition with recitatives by Ian Page and finale by Duncan Druce.
Duration: 137 min., 49 sec.
Compact discs.
Program notes by Ian Page, notes on the performers, and libretto (51 p.: ports.) laid in container.
Sung in English.
Christopher Ainslie (Artaxerxes) ; Elizabeth Watts (Mandane), ; Caitlin Hulcup (Arbaces) ; Andrew Staples (Artabanes) ; Rebecca Bottone (Semira) ; Daniel Norman (Rimenes) ; Classical Opera Company ; Ian Page, conductor.
Recorded at Air Studios, London, UK, Nov. 18-21, 2009, and Apr. 2, 2010.
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