The Knot Garden / A Child of Our Time

~ Release by Sir Michael Tippett; Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, BBC Singers, BBC Choral Society, BBC Symphony Orchestra, Sir Colin Davis (see all versions of this release, 1 available)

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▼ CD 1
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1The Knot Garden: Act I (Confrontation). "So, if I dream"
producer:
Erik Smith (British producer, pianist and harpsichordist)
baritone vocals:
Thomas Hemsley (baritone) (from 1973-07-23 until 1973-07-29)
mezzo-soprano vocals:
Yvonne Minton (mezzo-soprano) (from 1973-07-23 until 1973-07-29)
soprano vocals:
Jill Gomez (soprano) (from 1973-07-23 until 1973-07-29)
orchestra:
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden (from 1973-07-23 until 1973-07-29)
conductor:
Sir Colin Davis (English conductor) (from 1973-07-23 until 1973-07-29)
recorded at:
Brent Town Hall (Wembley Town Hall) in Brent, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1973-07-23 until 1973-07-29)
recording of:
The Knot Garden: Act I (Confrontation). "So, if I dream" (from 1973-07-23 until 1973-07-29)
composer and librettist:
Sir Michael Tippett (composer)
part of:
The Knot Garden
Sir Michael Tippett4:33
2The Knot Garden: Act I (Confrontation). "What is it you do to Flora?"
producer:
Erik Smith (British producer, pianist and harpsichordist)
baritone vocals:
Thomas Hemsley (baritone) (from 1973-07-23 until 1973-07-29) and Raimund Herincx (bass-baritone) (from 1973-07-23 until 1973-07-29)
mezzo-soprano vocals:
Yvonne Minton (mezzo-soprano) (from 1973-07-23 until 1973-07-29)
orchestra:
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden (from 1973-07-23 until 1973-07-29)
conductor:
Sir Colin Davis (English conductor) (from 1973-07-23 until 1973-07-29)
recorded at:
Brent Town Hall (Wembley Town Hall) in Brent, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1973-07-23 until 1973-07-29)
recording of:
The Knot Garden: Act I (Confrontation). "What is it you do to Flora?" (from 1973-07-23 until 1973-07-29)
composer and librettist:
Sir Michael Tippett (composer)
part of:
The Knot Garden
Sir Michael Tippett4:24
3The Knot Garden: Act I (Confrontation). "You can pick roses"
producer:
Erik Smith (British producer, pianist and harpsichordist)
mezzo-soprano vocals:
Yvonne Minton (mezzo-soprano) (from 1973-07-23 until 1973-07-29)
soprano vocals:
Jill Gomez (soprano) (from 1973-07-23 until 1973-07-29)
orchestra:
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden (from 1973-07-23 until 1973-07-29)
conductor:
Sir Colin Davis (English conductor) (from 1973-07-23 until 1973-07-29)
recorded at:
Brent Town Hall (Wembley Town Hall) in Brent, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1973-07-23 until 1973-07-29)
recording of:
The Knot Garden: Act I (Confrontation). "You can pick roses" (from 1973-07-23 until 1973-07-29)
composer and librettist:
Sir Michael Tippett (composer)
part of:
The Knot Garden
Sir Michael Tippett2:29
4The Knot Garden: Act I (Confrontation). "If you think we're waxworks, you ought to pay"
producer:
Erik Smith (British producer, pianist and harpsichordist)
bass-baritone vocals:
Thomas Carey (bass-baritone) (from 1973-07-23 until 1973-07-29)
soprano vocals:
Jill Gomez (soprano) (from 1973-07-23 until 1973-07-29)
tenor vocals:
Robert Tear (tenor) (from 1973-07-23 until 1973-07-29)
orchestra:
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden (from 1973-07-23 until 1973-07-29)
conductor:
Sir Colin Davis (English conductor) (from 1973-07-23 until 1973-07-29)
recorded at:
Brent Town Hall (Wembley Town Hall) in Brent, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1973-07-23 until 1973-07-29)
recording of:
The Knot Garden: Act I (Confrontation). "If you think we're waxworks, you ought to pay" (from 1973-07-23 until 1973-07-29)
composer and librettist:
Sir Michael Tippett (composer)
part of:
The Knot Garden
Sir Michael Tippett3:33
5The Knot Garden: Act I (Confrontation). "Ca - ca- Caliban"
producer:
Erik Smith (British producer, pianist and harpsichordist)
baritone vocals:
Thomas Hemsley (baritone) (from 1973-07-23 until 1973-07-29) and Raimund Herincx (bass-baritone) (from 1973-07-23 until 1973-07-29)
bass-baritone vocals:
Thomas Carey (bass-baritone) (from 1973-07-23 until 1973-07-29)
mezzo-soprano vocals:
Yvonne Minton (mezzo-soprano) (from 1973-07-23 until 1973-07-29)
soprano vocals:
Jill Gomez (soprano) (from 1973-07-23 until 1973-07-29)
tenor vocals:
Robert Tear (tenor) (from 1973-07-23 until 1973-07-29)
orchestra:
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden (from 1973-07-23 until 1973-07-29)
conductor:
Sir Colin Davis (English conductor) (from 1973-07-23 until 1973-07-29)
recorded at:
Brent Town Hall (Wembley Town Hall) in Brent, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1973-07-23 until 1973-07-29)
recording of:
The Knot Garden: Act I (Confrontation). "Ca - ca- Caliban" (from 1973-07-23 until 1973-07-29)
composer and librettist:
Sir Michael Tippett (composer)
part of:
The Knot Garden
Sir Michael Tippett2:26
6The Knot Garden: Act I (Confrontation). "O, you may stare in horror"
producer:
Erik Smith (British producer, pianist and harpsichordist)
soprano vocals:
Josephine Barstow (soprano) (from 1973-07-23 until 1973-07-29)
orchestra:
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden (from 1973-07-23 until 1973-07-29)
conductor:
Sir Colin Davis (English conductor) (from 1973-07-23 until 1973-07-29)
recorded at:
Brent Town Hall (Wembley Town Hall) in Brent, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1973-07-23 until 1973-07-29)
recording of:
The Knot Garden: Act I (Confrontation). "O, you may stare in horror" (from 1973-07-23 until 1973-07-29)
composer and librettist:
Sir Michael Tippett (composer)
part of:
The Knot Garden
Sir Michael Tippett7:42
7The Knot Garden: Act I (Confrontation). "Do, do not, do not torment me"
producer:
Erik Smith (British producer, pianist and harpsichordist)
baritone vocals:
Raimund Herincx (bass-baritone) (from 1973-07-23 until 1973-07-29)
bass-baritone vocals:
Thomas Carey (bass-baritone) (from 1973-07-23 until 1973-07-29)
mezzo-soprano vocals:
Yvonne Minton (mezzo-soprano) (from 1973-07-23 until 1973-07-29)
soprano vocals:
Josephine Barstow (soprano) (from 1973-07-23 until 1973-07-29) and Jill Gomez (soprano) (from 1973-07-23 until 1973-07-29)
tenor vocals:
Robert Tear (tenor) (from 1973-07-23 until 1973-07-29)
orchestra:
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden (from 1973-07-23 until 1973-07-29)
conductor:
Sir Colin Davis (English conductor) (from 1973-07-23 until 1973-07-29)
recorded at:
Brent Town Hall (Wembley Town Hall) in Brent, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1973-07-23 until 1973-07-29)
recording of:
The Knot Garden: Act I (Confrontation). "Do, do not, do not torment me" (from 1973-07-23 until 1973-07-29)
composer and librettist:
Sir Michael Tippett (composer)
part of:
The Knot Garden
Sir Michael Tippett4:12
8The Knot Garden: Act II (Labyrinth). "Fear! What do I fear?"
producer:
Erik Smith (British producer, pianist and harpsichordist)
baritone vocals:
Raimund Herincx (bass-baritone) (from 1973-07-23 until 1973-07-29)
bass-baritone vocals:
Thomas Carey (bass-baritone) (from 1973-07-23 until 1973-07-29)
mezzo-soprano vocals:
Yvonne Minton (mezzo-soprano) (from 1973-07-23 until 1973-07-29)
soprano vocals:
Josephine Barstow (soprano) (from 1973-07-23 until 1973-07-29) and Jill Gomez (soprano) (from 1973-07-23 until 1973-07-29)
tenor vocals:
Robert Tear (tenor) (from 1973-07-23 until 1973-07-29)
orchestra:
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden (from 1973-07-23 until 1973-07-29)
conductor:
Sir Colin Davis (English conductor) (from 1973-07-23 until 1973-07-29)
recorded at:
Brent Town Hall (Wembley Town Hall) in Brent, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1973-07-23 until 1973-07-29)
recording of:
The Knot Garden: Act II (Labyrinth). "Fear! What do I fear?" (from 1973-07-23 until 1973-07-29)
composer and librettist:
Sir Michael Tippett (composer)
part of:
The Knot Garden
Sir Michael Tippett11:47
9The Knot Garden: Act II (Labyrinth). "Flora: Flora, love; stop crying"
producer:
Erik Smith (British producer, pianist and harpsichordist)
soprano vocals:
Jill Gomez (soprano) (from 1973-07-23 until 1973-07-29)
tenor vocals:
Robert Tear (tenor) (from 1973-07-23 until 1973-07-29)
orchestra:
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden (from 1973-07-23 until 1973-07-29)
conductor:
Sir Colin Davis (English conductor) (from 1973-07-23 until 1973-07-29)
recorded at:
Brent Town Hall (Wembley Town Hall) in Brent, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1973-07-23 until 1973-07-29)
recording of:
The Knot Garden: Act II (Labyrinth). "Flora: Flora, love; stop crying" (from 1973-07-23 until 1973-07-29)
composer and librettist:
Sir Michael Tippett (composer)
part of:
The Knot Garden
Sir Michael Tippett3:52
10The Knot Garden: Act II (Labyrinth). "I was born in a big town"
producer:
Erik Smith (British producer, pianist and harpsichordist)
bass-baritone vocals:
Thomas Carey (bass-baritone) (from 1973-07-23 until 1973-07-29)
tenor vocals:
Robert Tear (tenor) (from 1973-07-23 until 1973-07-29)
orchestra:
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden (from 1973-07-23 until 1973-07-29)
conductor:
Sir Colin Davis (English conductor) (from 1973-07-23 until 1973-07-29)
recorded at:
Brent Town Hall (Wembley Town Hall) in Brent, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1973-07-23 until 1973-07-29)
recording of:
The Knot Garden: Act II (Labyrinth). "I was born in a big town" (from 1973-07-23 until 1973-07-29)
composer and librettist:
Sir Michael Tippett (composer)
part of:
The Knot Garden
Sir Michael Tippett5:02
11The Knot Garden: Act III (Charade). "You must both hold with me"
producer:
Erik Smith (British producer, pianist and harpsichordist)
baritone vocals:
Thomas Hemsley (baritone) (from 1973-07-23 until 1973-07-29)
mezzo-soprano vocals:
Yvonne Minton (mezzo-soprano) (from 1973-07-23 until 1973-07-29)
soprano vocals:
Josephine Barstow (soprano) (from 1973-07-23 until 1973-07-29)
orchestra:
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden (from 1973-07-23 until 1973-07-29)
conductor:
Sir Colin Davis (English conductor) (from 1973-07-23 until 1973-07-29)
recorded at:
Brent Town Hall (Wembley Town Hall) in Brent, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1973-07-23 until 1973-07-29)
recording of:
The Knot Garden: Act III (Charade). "You must both hold with me" (from 1973-07-23 until 1973-07-29)
composer and librettist:
Sir Michael Tippett (composer)
part of:
The Knot Garden
Sir Michael Tippett2:26
12The Knot Garden: Act III (Charade). "Ugh-ugh-ugh. - Whatever is that?"
producer:
Erik Smith (British producer, pianist and harpsichordist)
baritone vocals:
Thomas Hemsley (baritone) (from 1973-07-23 until 1973-07-29)
bass-baritone vocals:
Thomas Carey (bass-baritone) (from 1973-07-23 until 1973-07-29)
soprano vocals:
Jill Gomez (soprano) (from 1973-07-23 until 1973-07-29)
tenor vocals:
Robert Tear (tenor) (from 1973-07-23 until 1973-07-29)
orchestra:
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden (from 1973-07-23 until 1973-07-29)
conductor:
Sir Colin Davis (English conductor) (from 1973-07-23 until 1973-07-29)
recorded at:
Brent Town Hall (Wembley Town Hall) in Brent, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1973-07-23 until 1973-07-29)
recording of:
The Knot Garden: Act III (Charade). "Ugh-ugh-ugh. - Whatever is that?" (from 1973-07-23 until 1973-07-29)
composer and librettist:
Sir Michael Tippett (composer)
part of:
The Knot Garden
Sir Michael Tippett3:21
13The Knot Garden: Act III (Charade). "Two unruly spirits born!"
producer:
Erik Smith (British producer, pianist and harpsichordist)
mezzo-soprano vocals:
Yvonne Minton (mezzo-soprano) (from 1973-07-23 until 1973-07-29)
soprano vocals:
Josephine Barstow (soprano) (from 1973-07-23 until 1973-07-29)
orchestra:
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden (from 1973-07-23 until 1973-07-29)
conductor:
Sir Colin Davis (English conductor) (from 1973-07-23 until 1973-07-29)
recorded at:
Brent Town Hall (Wembley Town Hall) in Brent, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1973-07-23 until 1973-07-29)
recording of:
The Knot Garden: Act III (Charade). "Two unruly spirits born!" (from 1973-07-23 until 1973-07-29)
composer and librettist:
Sir Michael Tippett (composer)
part of:
The Knot Garden
Sir Michael Tippett2:35
14The Knot Garden: Act III (Charade). "Mel! O crude, o obscene"
producer:
Erik Smith (British producer, pianist and harpsichordist)
bass-baritone vocals:
Thomas Carey (bass-baritone) (from 1973-07-23 until 1973-07-29)
soprano vocals:
Josephine Barstow (soprano) (from 1973-07-23 until 1973-07-29)
tenor vocals:
Robert Tear (tenor) (from 1973-07-23 until 1973-07-29)
orchestra:
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden (from 1973-07-23 until 1973-07-29)
conductor:
Sir Colin Davis (English conductor) (from 1973-07-23 until 1973-07-29)
recorded at:
Brent Town Hall (Wembley Town Hall) in Brent, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1973-07-23 until 1973-07-29)
recording of:
The Knot Garden: Act III (Charade). "Mel! O crude, o obscene" (from 1973-07-23 until 1973-07-29)
composer and librettist:
Sir Michael Tippett (composer)
part of:
The Knot Garden
Sir Michael Tippett3:03
15The Knot Garden: Act III (Charade). "And what are you, Mangus?"
producer:
Erik Smith (British producer, pianist and harpsichordist)
baritone vocals:
Thomas Hemsley (baritone) (from 1973-07-23 until 1973-07-29) and Raimund Herincx (bass-baritone) (from 1973-07-23 until 1973-07-29)
mezzo-soprano vocals:
Yvonne Minton (mezzo-soprano) (from 1973-07-23 until 1973-07-29)
soprano vocals:
Jill Gomez (soprano) (from 1973-07-23 until 1973-07-29)
orchestra:
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden (from 1973-07-23 until 1973-07-29)
conductor:
Sir Colin Davis (English conductor) (from 1973-07-23 until 1973-07-29)
recorded at:
Brent Town Hall (Wembley Town Hall) in Brent, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1973-07-23 until 1973-07-29)
recording of:
The Knot Garden: Act III (Charade). "And what are you, Mangus?" (from 1973-07-23 until 1973-07-29)
composer and librettist:
Sir Michael Tippett (composer)
part of:
The Knot Garden
Sir Michael Tippett2:56
16The Knot Garden: Act III (Charade). "I am no more afraid"
producer:
Erik Smith (British producer, pianist and harpsichordist)
mezzo-soprano vocals:
Yvonne Minton (mezzo-soprano) (from 1973-07-23 until 1973-07-29)
orchestra:
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden (from 1973-07-23 until 1973-07-29)
conductor:
Sir Colin Davis (English conductor) (from 1973-07-23 until 1973-07-29)
recorded at:
Brent Town Hall (Wembley Town Hall) in Brent, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1973-07-23 until 1973-07-29)
recording of:
The Knot Garden: Act III (Charade). "I am no more afraid" (from 1973-07-23 until 1973-07-29)
composer and librettist:
Sir Michael Tippett (composer)
part of:
The Knot Garden
Sir Michael Tippett4:03
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1The Knot Garden: Act III (Charade). "Goodbye Island: "goodbye cave"
producer:
Erik Smith (British producer, pianist and harpsichordist)
baritone vocals:
Raimund Herincx (bass-baritone) (from 1973-07-23 until 1973-07-29)
bass-baritone vocals:
Thomas Carey (bass-baritone) (from 1973-07-23 until 1973-07-29)
soprano vocals:
Jill Gomez (soprano) (from 1973-07-23 until 1973-07-29)
tenor vocals:
Robert Tear (tenor) (from 1973-07-23 until 1973-07-29)
orchestra:
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden (from 1973-07-23 until 1973-07-29)
conductor:
Sir Colin Davis (English conductor) (from 1973-07-23 until 1973-07-29)
recorded at:
Brent Town Hall (Wembley Town Hall) in Brent, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1973-07-23 until 1973-07-29)
recording of:
The Knot Garden: Act III (Charade). "Goodbye Island: "goodbye cave" (from 1973-07-23 until 1973-07-29)
composer and librettist:
Sir Michael Tippett (composer)
part of:
The Knot Garden
Sir Michael Tippett3:48
2The Knot Garden: Act III (Charade). "Enough! Enough!"
producer:
Erik Smith (British producer, pianist and harpsichordist)
baritone vocals:
Thomas Hemsley (baritone) (from 1973-07-23 until 1973-07-29) and Raimund Herincx (bass-baritone) (from 1973-07-23 until 1973-07-29)
bass-baritone vocals:
Thomas Carey (bass-baritone) (from 1973-07-23 until 1973-07-29)
mezzo-soprano vocals:
Yvonne Minton (mezzo-soprano) (from 1973-07-23 until 1973-07-29)
soprano vocals:
Josephine Barstow (soprano) (from 1973-07-23 until 1973-07-29) and Jill Gomez (soprano) (from 1973-07-23 until 1973-07-29)
tenor vocals:
Robert Tear (tenor) (from 1973-07-23 until 1973-07-29)
orchestra:
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden (from 1973-07-23 until 1973-07-29)
conductor:
Sir Colin Davis (English conductor) (from 1973-07-23 until 1973-07-29)
recorded at:
Brent Town Hall (Wembley Town Hall) in Brent, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1973-07-23 until 1973-07-29)
recording of:
The Knot Garden: Act III (Charade). "Enough! Enough!" (from 1973-07-23 until 1973-07-29)
composer and librettist:
Sir Michael Tippett (composer)
part of:
The Knot Garden
Sir Michael Tippett8:33
3A Child of Our Time: Part I. "The world turns on its dark side"
choir vocals:
BBC Choral Society (amateur chorus associated with the BBC Symphony Orchestra) and BBC Singers (professional chamber choir of the BBC)
orchestra:
BBC Symphony Orchestra (in 1975-03)
conductor:
Sir Colin Davis (English conductor) (in 1975-03)
recording of:
A Child of Our Time: Part I: Chorus: "The world turns on its dark side" (in 1975-03)
lyricist and composer:
Sir Michael Tippett (composer) (from 1939 until 1941)
publisher:
Schott Music GmbH
part of:
A Child of Our Time: Part I.
Sir Michael Tippett4:58
4A Child of Our Time: Part I. "Man has measured the heavens"
solo contralto vocals:
Janet Baker (mezzo-soprano and alto)
orchestra:
BBC Symphony Orchestra (in 1975-03)
conductor:
Sir Colin Davis (English conductor) (in 1975-03)
recording of:
A Child of Our Time: Part I: The Argument "Man has measured the heavens"; Orchestral Interludium (in 1975-03)
lyricist and composer:
Sir Michael Tippett (composer) (from 1939 until 1941)
publisher:
Schott Music GmbH
part of:
A Child of Our Time: Part I.
Sir Michael Tippett1:53
5A Child of Our Time: Part I. "Is evil then good?"
choir vocals:
BBC Choral Society (amateur chorus associated with the BBC Symphony Orchestra) and BBC Singers (professional chamber choir of the BBC)
solo contralto vocals:
Janet Baker (mezzo-soprano and alto)
orchestra:
BBC Symphony Orchestra (in 1975-03)
conductor:
Sir Colin Davis (English conductor) (in 1975-03)
recording of:
A Child of Our Time: Part I: Scena "Is evil then good?" (in 1975-03)
lyricist and composer:
Sir Michael Tippett (composer) (from 1939 until 1941)
publisher:
Schott Music GmbH
part of:
A Child of Our Time: Part I.
Sir Michael Tippett3:59
6A Child of Our Time: Part I. "Now in each nation - When shall the userer's city cease"
choir vocals:
BBC Choral Society (amateur chorus associated with the BBC Symphony Orchestra) and BBC Singers (professional chamber choir of the BBC)
solo bass vocals:
John Shirley‐Quirk (operatic bass / baritone)
orchestra:
BBC Symphony Orchestra (in 1975-03)
conductor:
Sir Colin Davis (English conductor) (in 1975-03)
recording of:
A Child of Our Time: Part I: "Now in each nation there were some cast out" (in 1975-03)
lyricist and composer:
Sir Michael Tippett (composer) (from 1939 until 1941)
publisher:
Schott Music GmbH
part of:
A Child of Our Time: Part I.
recording of:
A Child of Our Time: Part I: Chorus of the Oppressed "When shall the usurer's city cease?" (in 1975-03)
lyricist and composer:
Sir Michael Tippett (composer) (from 1939 until 1941)
publisher:
Schott Music GmbH
part of:
A Child of Our Time: Part I.
Sir Michael Tippett3:13
7A Child of Our Time: Part I. "I have no money for my bread"
solo tenor vocals:
Richard Cassilly (tenor)
orchestra:
BBC Symphony Orchestra (in 1975-03)
conductor:
Sir Colin Davis (English conductor) (in 1975-03)
recording of:
A Child of Our Time: Part I: "I have no money for my bread" (in 1975-03)
lyricist and composer:
Sir Michael Tippett (composer) (from 1939 until 1941)
publisher:
Schott Music GmbH
part of:
A Child of Our Time: Part I.
Sir Michael Tippett3:11
8A Child of Our Time: Part I. "How can I cherish my man in such days?"
solo soprano vocals:
Jessye Norman (soprano)
orchestra:
BBC Symphony Orchestra (in 1975-03)
conductor:
Sir Colin Davis (English conductor) (in 1975-03)
recording of:
A Child of Our Time: Part I: "How can I cherish my man?" (in 1975-03)
lyricist and composer:
Sir Michael Tippett (composer) (from 1939 until 1941)
publisher:
Schott Music GmbH
part of:
A Child of Our Time: Part I.
Sir Michael Tippett2:56
9A Child of Our Time: Part I. Spiritual: Steal Away
choir vocals:
BBC Choral Society (amateur chorus associated with the BBC Symphony Orchestra) and BBC Singers (professional chamber choir of the BBC)
solo bass vocals:
John Shirley‐Quirk (operatic bass / baritone)
solo contralto vocals:
Janet Baker (mezzo-soprano and alto)
solo soprano vocals:
Jessye Norman (soprano)
solo tenor vocals:
Richard Cassilly (tenor)
orchestra:
BBC Symphony Orchestra (in 1975-03)
conductor:
Sir Colin Davis (English conductor) (in 1975-03)
recording of:
A Child of Our Time: Part I: A Spiritual "Steal Away" (in 1975-03)
lyricist and composer:
Sir Michael Tippett (composer) (from 1939 until 1941)
publisher:
Schott Music GmbH
is based on:
Steal Away (to Jesus)
part of:
A Child of Our Time: Part I.
Sir Michael Tippett2:11
10A Child of Our Time: Part II. "A star rises in mid-winter"
choir vocals:
BBC Choral Society (amateur chorus associated with the BBC Symphony Orchestra) and BBC Singers (professional chamber choir of the BBC)
orchestra:
BBC Symphony Orchestra (in 1975-03)
conductor:
Sir Colin Davis (English conductor) (in 1975-03)
recording of:
A Child of Our Time: Part II: Chorus: "A star rises in midwinter" (in 1975-03)
lyricist and composer:
Sir Michael Tippett (composer) (from 1939 until 1941)
publisher:
Schott Music GmbH
part of:
A Child of Our Time: Part II.
Sir Michael Tippett3:23
11A Child of Our Time: Part II. "And a time came"
choir vocals:
BBC Choral Society (amateur chorus associated with the BBC Symphony Orchestra) and BBC Singers (professional chamber choir of the BBC)
solo bass vocals:
John Shirley‐Quirk (operatic bass / baritone)
orchestra:
BBC Symphony Orchestra (in 1975-03)
conductor:
Sir Colin Davis (English conductor) (in 1975-03)
recording of:
A Child of Our Time: Part II: Chorus of the Self-righteous "We cannot have them in our Empire" (in 1975-03)
lyricist and composer:
Sir Michael Tippett (composer) (from 1939 until 1941)
publisher:
Schott Music GmbH
part of:
A Child of Our Time: Part II.
recording of:
A Child of Our Time: Part II: Double Chorus of Persecutors and Persecuted "Away with them!" (in 1975-03)
lyricist and composer:
Sir Michael Tippett (composer) (from 1939 until 1941)
publisher:
Schott Music GmbH
part of:
A Child of Our Time: Part II.
recording of:
A Child of Our Time: Part II: The Narrator "And a time came" (in 1975-03)
lyricist and composer:
Sir Michael Tippett (composer) (from 1939 until 1941)
publisher:
Schott Music GmbH
part of:
A Child of Our Time: Part II.
recording of:
A Child of Our Time: Part II: The Narrator "And the boy's mother wrote" (in 1975-03)
lyricist and composer:
Sir Michael Tippett (composer) (from 1939 until 1941)
publisher:
Schott Music GmbH
part of:
A Child of Our Time: Part II.
recording of:
A Child of Our Time: Part II: The Narrator "Where they could, they fled" (in 1975-03)
lyricist and composer:
Sir Michael Tippett (composer) (from 1939 until 1941)
publisher:
Schott Music GmbH
part of:
A Child of Our Time: Part II.
Sir Michael Tippett2:23
12A Child of Our Time: Part II. "O my son!"
solo bass vocals:
John Shirley‐Quirk (operatic bass / baritone)
solo contralto vocals:
Janet Baker (mezzo-soprano and alto)
solo soprano vocals:
Jessye Norman (soprano)
solo tenor vocals:
Richard Cassilly (tenor)
orchestra:
BBC Symphony Orchestra (in 1975-03)
conductor:
Sir Colin Davis (English conductor) (in 1975-03)
recording of:
A Child of Our Time: Part II: Scena "O my son!" (in 1975-03)
lyricist and composer:
Sir Michael Tippett (composer) (from 1939 until 1941)
publisher:
Schott Music GmbH
part of:
A Child of Our Time: Part II.
Sir Michael Tippett1:13
13A Child of Our Time: Part II. Spiritual: Nobody Knows the Trouble I See
choir vocals:
BBC Choral Society (amateur chorus associated with the BBC Symphony Orchestra) and BBC Singers (professional chamber choir of the BBC)
solo bass vocals:
John Shirley‐Quirk (operatic bass / baritone)
solo contralto vocals:
Janet Baker (mezzo-soprano and alto)
solo soprano vocals:
Jessye Norman (soprano)
solo tenor vocals:
Richard Cassilly (tenor)
orchestra:
BBC Symphony Orchestra (in 1975-03)
conductor:
Sir Colin Davis (English conductor) (in 1975-03)
recording of:
A Child of Our Time: Part II: A Spiritual "Nobody knows the trouble I see" (in 1975-03)
lyricist and composer:
Sir Michael Tippett (composer) (from 1939 until 1941)
publisher:
Schott Music GmbH
is based on:
Nobody Knows the Trouble I’ve Seen
part of:
A Child of Our Time: Part II.
Sir Michael Tippett1:13
14A Child of Our Time: Part II. "The boy becomes desperate in his agony"
solo bass vocals:
John Shirley‐Quirk (operatic bass / baritone)
solo contralto vocals:
Janet Baker (mezzo-soprano and alto)
orchestra:
BBC Symphony Orchestra (in 1975-03)
conductor:
Sir Colin Davis (English conductor) (in 1975-03)
recording of:
A Child of Our Time: Part II: Scena: "The boy becomes desperate" (in 1975-03)
lyricist and composer:
Sir Michael Tippett (composer) (from 1939 until 1941)
publisher:
Schott Music GmbH
part of:
A Child of Our Time: Part II.
Sir Michael Tippett1:22
15A Child of Our Time: Part II. "They took a terrible vengeance"
choir vocals:
BBC Choral Society (amateur chorus associated with the BBC Symphony Orchestra) and BBC Singers (professional chamber choir of the BBC)
solo bass vocals:
John Shirley‐Quirk (operatic bass / baritone)
orchestra:
BBC Symphony Orchestra (in 1975-03)
conductor:
Sir Colin Davis (English conductor) (in 1975-03)
recording of:
A Child of Our Time: Part II: The Narrator "Men were ashamed" (in 1975-03)
lyricist and composer:
Sir Michael Tippett (composer) (from 1939 until 1941)
publisher:
Schott Music GmbH
part of:
A Child of Our Time: Part II.
recording of:
A Child of Our Time: Part II: The Narrator "They took a terrible vengeance" (in 1975-03)
lyricist and composer:
Sir Michael Tippett (composer) (from 1939 until 1941)
publisher:
Schott Music GmbH
part of:
A Child of Our Time: Part II.
recording of:
A Child of Our Time: Part II: The Terror "Burn down their houses!" (in 1975-03)
lyricist and composer:
Sir Michael Tippett (composer) (from 1939 until 1941)
publisher:
Schott Music GmbH
part of:
A Child of Our Time: Part II.
Sir Michael Tippett2:02
16A Child of Our Time: Part II. A Spiritual of Anger: Go Down, Moses
choir vocals:
BBC Choral Society (amateur chorus associated with the BBC Symphony Orchestra) and BBC Singers (professional chamber choir of the BBC)
solo bass vocals:
John Shirley‐Quirk (operatic bass / baritone)
orchestra:
BBC Symphony Orchestra (in 1975-03)
conductor:
Sir Colin Davis (English conductor) (in 1975-03)
recording of:
A Child of Our Time: Part II: A Spiritual of Anger "Go down, Moses" (in 1975-03)
lyricist and composer:
Sir Michael Tippett (composer) (from 1939 until 1941)
publisher:
Schott Music GmbH
is based on:
Go Down Moses (spiritual)
part of:
A Child of Our Time: Part II.
Sir Michael Tippett2:57
17A Child of Our Time: Part II. "My dreams are all shattered"
solo tenor vocals:
Richard Cassilly (tenor)
orchestra:
BBC Symphony Orchestra (in 1975-03)
conductor:
Sir Colin Davis (English conductor) (in 1975-03)
recording of:
A Child of Our Time: Part II: The Boy Sings in his Prison "My dreams are all shattered" (in 1975-03)
lyricist and composer:
Sir Michael Tippett (composer) (from 1939 until 1941)
publisher:
Schott Music GmbH
part of:
A Child of Our Time: Part II.
Sir Michael Tippett3:08
18A Child of Our Time: Part II. "What have I done to you, my son? - The dark forces rise like a flood"
solo contralto vocals:
Janet Baker (mezzo-soprano and alto)
solo soprano vocals:
Jessye Norman (soprano)
orchestra:
BBC Symphony Orchestra (in 1975-03)
conductor:
Sir Colin Davis (English conductor) (in 1975-03)
recording of:
A Child of Our Time: Part II: "The dark forces rise" (in 1975-03)
lyricist and composer:
Sir Michael Tippett (composer) (from 1939 until 1941)
publisher:
Schott Music GmbH
part of:
A Child of Our Time: Part II.
recording of:
A Child of Our Time: Part II: The Mother "What have I done to you, my son?" (in 1975-03)
lyricist and composer:
Sir Michael Tippett (composer) (from 1939 until 1941)
publisher:
Schott Music GmbH
part of:
A Child of Our Time: Part II.
Sir Michael Tippett2:20
19A Child of Our Time: Part II. Spiritual: O, by and by
choir vocals:
BBC Choral Society (amateur chorus associated with the BBC Symphony Orchestra) and BBC Singers (professional chamber choir of the BBC)
solo contralto vocals:
Janet Baker (mezzo-soprano and alto)
solo soprano vocals:
Jessye Norman (soprano)
orchestra:
BBC Symphony Orchestra (in 1975-03)
conductor:
Sir Colin Davis (English conductor) (in 1975-03)
recording of:
A Child of Our Time: Part II: A Spiritual "O by and by" (in 1975-03)
lyricist and composer:
Sir Michael Tippett (composer) (from 1939 until 1941)
publisher:
Schott Music GmbH
part of:
A Child of Our Time: Part II.
Sir Michael Tippett1:16
20A Child of Our Time: Part III. "The cold deepens"
choir vocals:
BBC Choral Society (amateur chorus associated with the BBC Symphony Orchestra) and BBC Singers (professional chamber choir of the BBC)
orchestra:
BBC Symphony Orchestra (in 1975-03)
conductor:
Sir Colin Davis (English conductor) (in 1975-03)
recording of:
A Child of Our Time: Part III: Chorus "The cold deepens" (in 1975-03)
lyricist and composer:
Sir Michael Tippett (composer) (from 1939 until 1941)
publisher:
Schott Music GmbH
part of:
A Child of Our Time: Part III.
Sir Michael Tippett4:48
21A Child of Our Time: Part III. "The soul of man"
solo contralto vocals:
Janet Baker (mezzo-soprano and alto)
orchestra:
BBC Symphony Orchestra (in 1975-03)
conductor:
Sir Colin Davis (English conductor) (in 1975-03)
recording of:
A Child of Our Time: Part III: "The soul of man" (in 1975-03)
lyricist and composer:
Sir Michael Tippett (composer) (from 1939 until 1941)
publisher:
Schott Music GmbH
part of:
A Child of Our Time: Part III.
Sir Michael Tippett2:12
22A Child of Our Time: Part III. "The words of wisdom are these"
choir vocals:
BBC Choral Society (amateur chorus associated with the BBC Symphony Orchestra) and BBC Singers (professional chamber choir of the BBC)
solo bass vocals:
John Shirley‐Quirk (operatic bass / baritone)
orchestra:
BBC Symphony Orchestra (in 1975-03)
conductor:
Sir Colin Davis (English conductor) (in 1975-03)
recording of:
A Child of Our Time: Part III: Scena "The words of wisdom" (from 1965-03 until 1975-03)
lyricist and composer:
Sir Michael Tippett (composer) (from 1939 until 1941)
publisher:
Schott Music GmbH
part of:
A Child of Our Time: Part III.
Sir Michael Tippett4:20
23A Child of Our Time: Part III. General Ensemble: I Would Know My Shadow and My Light
choir vocals:
BBC Choral Society (amateur chorus associated with the BBC Symphony Orchestra) and BBC Singers (professional chamber choir of the BBC)
solo bass vocals:
John Shirley‐Quirk (operatic bass / baritone)
solo contralto vocals:
Janet Baker (mezzo-soprano and alto)
solo soprano vocals:
Jessye Norman (soprano)
solo tenor vocals:
Richard Cassilly (tenor)
orchestra:
BBC Symphony Orchestra (in 1975-03)
conductor:
Sir Colin Davis (English conductor) (in 1975-03)
recording of:
A Child of Our Time: Part III: General Ensemble "I would know my shadow and my light" (in 1975-03)
lyricist and composer:
Sir Michael Tippett (composer) (from 1939 until 1941)
publisher:
Schott Music GmbH
part of:
A Child of Our Time: Part III.
Sir Michael Tippett5:50
24A Child of Our Time: Part III. Spiritual: Deep River
choir vocals:
BBC Choral Society (amateur chorus associated with the BBC Symphony Orchestra) and BBC Singers (professional chamber choir of the BBC)
solo bass vocals:
John Shirley‐Quirk (operatic bass / baritone)
solo contralto vocals:
Janet Baker (mezzo-soprano and alto)
solo soprano vocals:
Jessye Norman (soprano)
solo tenor vocals:
Richard Cassilly (tenor)
orchestra:
BBC Symphony Orchestra (in 1975-03)
conductor:
Sir Colin Davis (English conductor) (in 1975-03)
recording of:
A Child of Our Time: Part III: A Spiritual "Deep river" (in 1975-03)
lyricist and composer:
Sir Michael Tippett (composer) (from 1939 until 1941)
publisher:
Schott Music GmbH
is based on:
Deep River
part of:
A Child of Our Time: Part III.
Sir Michael Tippett3:31

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