Bbc Symphony Orchestra - Birtwistle: The Mask of Orpheus [CD]

Experience the groundbreaking work of Sir Harrison Birtwistle with the BBC Symphony Orchestra's rendition of "The Mask of Orpheus." This avant-garde opera pushes the boundaries of classical music, showcasing Birtwistle's unique style and innovative compositions. Featuring a stellar lineup of artists, including Martyn Brabbins and the BBC Singers, this CD captures the essence of the original 1986 production. Dive into a world of myth and mystery with this mesmerizing performance, hailed as a modern masterpiece in the world of contemporary classical music. A must-have for any music enthusiast looking to explore the cutting edge of orchestral composition.

Disc 1

1. Parados - BBC SO-Andrew Davis

2. First Poem of Reminiscence - Jon Garrison-Peter Bronder

3. First Act of Love-First Duet of Love - Jon Garrison-Jean Rigby

4. First Passing Cloud - Arwel Huw Morgan-Stephen Allen-NIcholas Folwell-Stephen Richardson-Juliet Booth

5. First Structure of Decision - BBC SO-Andrew Davis

6. First Ceremony - Arwel Huw Morgan-Stephen Allen-NIcholas Folwell-Stephen Richardson-Juliet Booth

7. First Love Duet - Stephen Allen-Joe Garrison-Jean Rigby

8. First Song of Magic - Arwel Huw Morgan

9. First Immortal Dance - Arwel Huw Morgan-Stephen Allen-NIcholas Folwell-Stephen Richardson-Juliet Booth

10. First Cry of Memory - Jean Rigby-Anne-Marie Owens

11. Second Passing Cloud - Arwel Huw Morgan-Stephen Allen-NIcholas Folwell-Stephen Richardson-Juliet Booth

12. Second Act of Love - Anne-Marie Owens

13. First allegorical flower of Reason - Arwel Huw Morgan-Stephen Allen-NIcholas Folwell-Stephen Richardson-Juliet Booth

14. First Look of Loneliness (Aristaeus) - Alan Opie

15. First Time Shift-First Human Lie - Alan Opie-Omar Ebrahim

16. First Whisper of Change (a) - Alan Opie-Joe Garrison

17. Second Ceremony-First Exchange - Arwel Huw Morgan-Stephen Allen-NIcholas Folwell-Stephen Richardson-Juliet Booth

18. First Song of Failure - Stephen Allen-Nicholas Folwell-Stephen Richardson-Arwel Huw Morgan-Jon Garrison-Jean Rigby...

19. Second Immortal Dance - Arwel Huw Morgan-Stephen Allen-NIcholas Folwell-Stephen Richardson-Juliet Booth

20. First Hysterical Aria (a) - Jon Garrison

21. Second Statement of Reason - Jon Garrison

22. First Hysterical Aria (b) - Jon Garrison

23. First Magic Formula - Jon Garrison

24. First Hysterical Arie (c) - Jon Garrison

25. First Shout of Gratitude - Jon Garrison

Disc 2

1. Second Time Shift-Second Love Duet - Peter Bronde -Anne-Marie Owns

2. First Whisper of Change (b) - Peter Bronde -Anne-Marie Owens

3. 1st Arch - Jon Garrison-Omar Ebrahim

4. 2nd Arch - Omar Ebrahim-Juliet Booth-Philippa Dames-Longworth-Elizabeth McCormack

5. 3rd Arch - Jon Garrison-Arwel Huw Morgan-Stephan Allen-Nicholas Folwell-Stephen RIchardson-Juliet Booth...

6. 4th Arch - Jon Garrison-Jean Rigby-Anne-Marie Owens

7. 5th Arch - Jon Garrison-Peter Bronde -Anne-Marie Owens

8. 6th Arch - Jon Garrison

9. 7th Arch - Jon Garrison-Marie Angel

10. 8th Arch - Jon Garrison-Anne-Marie Owens

11. 9th Arch - Jon Garrison-Peter Bronde -Anne-Marie Owens

12. 10th Arch - Jon Garrison

13. 11th Arch - Jon Garrison

14. 12th Arch - Jon Garrison-Peter Bronde -Marie Angel-Anne-Marie Owens

15. 13th Arch - Jon Garrison-Juliet Booth-Philippa Dames-Longworth-Elizabeth McCormack-Stephen Allen...

16. 14th Arch - Jon Garrison-Jean Rigby-BBC Singers-Simon Joly

17. 15th Arch - Jon Garrison-BBC Singers-Simon Joly

18. 16th Arch - Peter Bronde -Anne-Marie Owens-Joe Garrison-Jean Rigby-Juliet Booth-Philippa Dames-Longworth

19. 17th Arch - Peter Bronde -Joe Garrison-Anne-Marie Owens

20. Second allegorical Flower of Rreason - Arwel Huw Morgan-Stephen Allen-NIcholas Folwell-Stephen Richardson-Juliet Booth

21. First Terrible Death-Second Whisper of Change - Peter Bronder

Disc 3

1. Third Time Shift - Peter Bronde -Alan Opie-Omar Ebrahim-Marie Angel-Arwel Huw Morgan

2. Third Whisper of Change - BBC SO-Andrew Davis

3. Third Dream - Jon Garrison

4. Third Allegorical flower of Reason - Arwel Huw Morgan-Stephen Allen-NIcholas Folwell-Stephen Richardson-Juliet Booth

5. Third Song of Magic (a) - Jon Garrison

6. Euridice Puppet -Euridice Singer - Jean Rigby-Anne-Marie Ownes

7. Third Song of Magic (b) - Jon Garrison

8. Third Spoken Argument - Jon Garrison

9. Third Song of Magic (c) - Jon Garrison

10. Third Sentence of Teaching - Omar Ebrahim

11. Third Terrible Death - Jon Garrison

12. Third Song of Magic (d) - Jon Garrison

13. Third Ceremony - BBC Singers-Simon Joly-Arwel Huw Morgan-Stephen Allen-Nicholas Folwell-Stephen Richardson...

14. Third song of Magic (e) - Jon Garrison

15. Third Love Duet - Jon Garrison-Jean Rigby

16. Third Song of Magic (f) - Jon Garrison

17. Third Hysterical Aria - Marie Angel

18. Third Passing Cloud - Arwel Huw Morgan-Stephen Allen-NIcholas Folwell-Stephen Richardson-Juliet Booth

19. Third Immortal Dance - Arwel Huw Morgan-Stephen Allen-NIcholas Folwell-Stephen Richardson-Juliet Booth

20. Exodos - Joe Garrison-Peter Bronde -Stephen Allen-Nicholas Folwell-Stephen Richardson

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