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Epilogue from Wonderlawn Eight Irish madrigals ; The church closest to the sea

Title
Epilogue from Wonderlawn [sound recording] ; Eight Irish madrigals ; The church closest to the sea / Gavin Bryars.
Author
Bryars, Gavin.
Publication
Edinburgh, UK : Delphian, p2009.

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Additional Authors
  • Petrarca, Francesco, 1304-1374.
  • Synge, J. M. (John Millington), 1871-1909.
  • Hamilton, Susan (Soprano)
  • Mulroy, Nicholas.
  • Standley, Rick.
  • Bryars, Gavin.
  • Mr McFall's Chamber (Musical group) prf
Description
1 sound disc : digital; 4 3/4 in.
Uniform Title
Works. Selections
Alternative Title
  • Works.
  • Eight Irish madrigals.
  • 8 Irish madrigals.
  • Irish madrigals.
  • Church closest to the sea.
Subject
  • Petrarca, Francesco, 1304-1374 > Musical settings
  • Sextets (Piano, viola, cellos (3), double bass)
  • Ballets > Excerpts
  • Vocal duets with instrumental ensemble
  • Madrigals
  • Septets (Piano, percussion, violins (2), viola, cello, double bass)
Note
  • The 1st work, for viola, 3 violoncellos, double bass, and piano, is an excerpt from a ballet; the 2nd work for soprano, tenor, 2 violas, violoncello, and double bass; the 3rd work for 2 violins, viola, violoncello, double bass, piano, and percussion (1 player).
  • Text of the 2nd work by Petrarch in a prose translation by John Millington Synge.
  • Compact disc.
  • Program notes, biographical notes on the performers, and text of the 2nd work (12 p.) inserted in container.
Event (note)
  • Recorded Jan. 12-13, 2009 in St. Mary's Parish Church, Haddington, Scotland.
Contents
Epilogue from Wonderlawn : (1994) (7:49) -- Eight Irish madrigals : (2004). He asks his heart to raise itself up to God (3:32) ; He wishes he might die and follow Laura (3:14) ; He considers that he should set little store on earthly beauty (3:03) ; He finds comfort and rest in his sorrows (3:39) ; He is jealous of the heavens and the earth (2:36) ; He understands the great cruelty of death (3:08) ; Petrarch is unable to contain his grief (3:28) ; Laura waits for him in heaven (4:09) -- The church closest to the sea : (2007) (15:18).
LCCN
801918340581
OCLC
  • ocn613714292
  • 613714292
Owning Institutions
Columbia University Libraries