Disc 1. Act I. Prelude (3:24) ; Scene 1 (12:18) ; Scene 2 (7:10) ; Scene 3 (11:06) ; Scene 4 (10:31) ; Scene 5 (4:04) ; Scene 6 (7:05) ; Scene 7 (8:49) -- Disc 2. Act II. Prologue (4:32) ; Scene 1 (29:47) ; Scene 2 (8:24).
Note
Opera in 2 acts.
Libretto by Myfanwy Piper based on the short story by Henry James.
Credits (note)
Produced by Brian Couzens.
Event (note)
Recorded Dec. 6-9, 2007, Blackheath Halls, London.
Language (note)
Sung in English.
Source of description (note)
Description based on hard copy version record.
Author
Britten, Benjamin, 1913-1976.
Title
Owen Wingrave [electronic resource] / Benjamin Britten.
Imprint
Colchester, England : Chandos, p2008.
Playing time
014618
Performer
Peter Coleman-Wright, baritone, as Owen Wingrave ; Alan Opie, baritone, as Spencer Coyle, baritone ; James Gilchrist, tenor, as Lechmere ; Elizabeth Connell, soprano, as Miss Wingrave ; Janice Watson, soprano, as Mrs. Coyle ; Sarah Fox, soprano, as Mrs. Julian ; Pamela Helen Stephen, mezzo-soprano as Kate ; Robin Leggate, tenor as General Sir Philip Wingrave and as the narrator ; distant choir, Tiffin Boy's Choir. City of London Sinfonia ; Richard Hickox, conductor.
Credits
Produced by Brian Couzens.
Event
Recorded Dec. 6-9, 2007, Blackheath Halls, London.