| Description |
2 audio discs (56:38, 77:50) : digital ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Medium of Performance |
soprano voice 1 tenor voice 1 bass voice 1 mixed chorus 1 orchestra 1 3 2 |
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soprano voice 1 tenor voice 1 baritone voice 1 mixed chorus 1 orchestra 1 3 2 |
| Physical Medium |
4 3/4 in. |
| Description |
digital |
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optical |
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1.4 m/s |
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stereo |
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digital recording |
| Note |
Words by John Dryden, translated into German by Karl Wilhelm Ramler. |
| Performer |
Lynne Dawson, soprano, John Mark Ainsley, tenor, Alastair Miles, bass (1st work) ; William Sharp, baritone (2nd work) ; Handel and Haydn Society Chorus and Orchestra ; Christopher Hogwood, conductor. |
| Event |
1st work Recorded 1993 April 27-29 Methuen Memorial Hall, Methuen, Mass. |
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2nd work Recorded 1993 October 18-21 Methuen Memorial Hall, Methuen, Mass. |
| Note |
Title from disc label. |
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Program notes in English by Stanley Sadie, performer biographies, and German and English texts (35 unnumbered pages : portraits) inserted in container. |
| Language |
Sung in German; originally in English. |
| Subject |
Alexander, the Great, 356 B.C.-323 B.C. -- Songs and music.
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Alexander, the Great, 356 B.C.-323 B.C. |
| Genre/Form |
Songs and music.
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| Subject |
Secular oratorios.
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Secular oratorios. |
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Saint Cecilia's Day -- Songs and music.
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Saint Cecilia's Day. |
| Genre/Form |
Oratorios.
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Oratorios.
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Arrangements (Music)
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Arrangements (Music)
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Sound recordings.
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Sound recordings.
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Songs.
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Songs.
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| Added Author |
Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus, 1756-1791, arranger of music.
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Dryden, John, 1631-1700, author.
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Ramler, Karl Wilhelm, 1725-1798, translator.
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Dawson, Lynne, singer.
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Ainsley, John Mark, singer.
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Miles, Alastair, singer.
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Sharp, William (Baritone), singer.
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Hogwood, Christopher, conductor.
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Sadie, Stanley, writer of added commentary.
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Container of (expression): Handel, George Frideric, 1685-1759.
Alexander's feast. German; arranged.
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Container of (expression): Handel, George Frideric, 1685-1759.
Ode for St. Cecilia's Day. German; arranged.
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Container of (work): Dryden, John, 1631-1700.
Alexander's feast.
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Container of (expression): Dryden, John, 1631-1700.
Alexander's feast. German.
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Container of (work): Dryden, John, 1631-1700.
Ode for St. Cecilia's Day.
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Container of (expression): Dryden, John, 1631-1700.
Ode for St. Cecilia's Day. German.
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Handel and Haydn Society (Boston, Mass.), performer.
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| Added Title |
Choral music. Selections; https://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/nr2005018823 arranged
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| Standard No. |
026724676222 |
| Music No. |
Z6762-2 Arabesque |
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