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Esther

Title
Esther [sound recording] / Handel.
Author
Handel, George Frideric, 1685-1759.
Publication
London, England : Editions de l'Oiseau-Lyre, p1985.

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Additional Authors
  • Kwella, Patrizia
  • Kirkby, Emma
  • Rolfe Johnson, Anthony
  • Partridge, Ian, 1938-
  • Elliott, Paul, 1950-
  • King, Andrew
  • Minter, Drew
  • Thomas, David, 1943-
  • Hogwood, Christopher
  • Racine, Jean, 1639-1699.
  • Westminster Cathedral. Boys Choir. prf
  • Academy of Ancient Music (1973- ) prf
Description
2 sound discs (97 min.) : analog, 33 1/3 rpm, stereo.; 12 in.
Series Statement
Florilegium series
Uniform Title
Esther, HWV 50a
Alternative Title
Esther, HWV 50a
Subject
  • Esther, Queen of Persia > Songs and music
  • Oratorios
Note
  • Editions de l'Oiseau-Lyre: 414 423-1 (414 424-1--414 425-1).
  • Oratorio.
  • Based on Jean Racine's Esther.
  • Performed on authentic instruments (A=415) from the original 1718 version.
  • Digital recording.
  • Issued also as cassettes (414 423-4) and compact discs (414 423-2).
Event (note)
  • Recorded at St. Jude-on-the-hill.
Language (note)
  • Sung in English.
Call Number
*LSRX 17209 (F)
LCCN
86751443
OCLC
16867981
Author
Handel, George Frideric, 1685-1759.
Title
Esther [sound recording] / Handel.
Imprint
London, England : Editions de l'Oiseau-Lyre, p1985.
Series
Florilegium series
Performer
Patrizia Kwella, Emma Kirkby, sopranos ; Anthony Rolfe Johnson, Ian Partridge, Paul Elliott, Andrew King, Drew Minter, tenors ; David Thomas, bass ; Westminster Cathedral Boys Choir ; Academy of Ancient Music ; Christopher Hogwood, conductor.
Event
Recorded at St. Jude-on-the-hill.
Language
Sung in English.
Local Note
Library's copy lacks program notes.
Added Author
Kwella, Patrizia. Performer
Kirkby, Emma. Performer
Rolfe Johnson, Anthony. Performer
Partridge, Ian, 1938- Performer
Elliott, Paul, 1950- Performer
King, Andrew. Performer
Minter, Drew. Performer
Thomas, David, 1943- Performer
Hogwood, Christopher. Conductor
Racine, Jean, 1639-1699. Esther.
Westminster Cathedral. Boys Choir. Performer
Academy of Ancient Music (1973- ) Performer
Publisher No.
414 424-1 Editions de l'Oiseau-Lyre
414 425-1 Editions de l'Oiseau-Lyre
414 423-1 Editions de l'Oiseau-Lyre
414 423-2 Editions de l'Oiseau-Lyre
414 423-4 Editions de l'Oiseau-Lyre
Research Call Number
*LSRX 17209 (F)
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