The 1st work sung in Hebrew, the 2nd in Latin, and the 3rd-4th in English.
Acc. of 1st work originally for orchestra; 2nd work arr. by the composer from the 2nd movement of his string quartet no. 1 (the Adagio for strings).
Eds. recorded: G. Schirmer (1st work); Novello (2nd work); Boosey & Hawkes (3rd-4th works).
Compact disc.
Durations: 19:00; 9:50; 15:48; 2:42; 3:44; 2:10.
Program booklet includes texts with English translations.
Catherine Denley, mezzo-soprano (3rd work) ; Dominic Martelli, boy soprano, Rachel Masters, harp, Gary Kettel, percussion, Thomas Trotter, organ (1st work) ; Corydon Singers ; Matthew Best, conductor.
Recorded in the Church of St. Jude-on-the-Hill, Hampstead, London, May 16, 17, and 20, 1986.
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