| Description |
2 audio discs (146 min.) : digital, stereophonic ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Playing Time |
022600 |
| Note |
EMI/Angel: CDS-7 49027 2 (CDC 7 49027 1--CDC 7 49027 2). |
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Oratorio. |
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Libretto by Charles Jennens, taken from the Bible and Prayer book Psalter. |
| Performer |
Kathleen Battle, soprano ; Florence Quivar, mezzo-soprano ; John Aler, tenor ; Samuel Ramey, bass ; Toronto Mendelssohn Choir ; Toronto Symphony ; Andrew Davis, conductor. |
| Event |
Recorded in the Centre in the Square, Kitchener, Ont. |
| Note |
Compact disc. |
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Program notes by Andrew Davis and Godfrey Ridout, biographical notes on the performers, and libretto (22 p. : ports.) laid in container. |
| Contents |
CD 1. Part 1, nos. 1-18 ; Part II (beginning) Nos. 19,20 (73:01) -- CD 2 Part II (conclusion) ; Part III nos. 40-47 (72:59). |
| Note |
GMD: sound recording. |
| Subject |
Oratorios.
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Jesus Christ -- Songs and music.
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| Added Author |
Jennens, Charles, 1700-1773. Librettist.
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Battle, Kathleen. Performer.
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Quivar, Florence. Performer.
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Aler, John. Performer.
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Ramey, Samuel. Performer.
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Davis, Andrew, 1944- Conductor.
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Toronto Mendelssohn Choir. Performer.
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Toronto Symphony. Performer.
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| Standard No. |
7777490272 |
| Music No. |
CDS-7 49027 2 EMI/Angel |
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CDC 7 49027 1 EMI/Angel |
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CDC 7 49027 2 EMI/Angel |
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