The 1st work a dramatic symphony; the 2nd work, originally for voice and piano, orchestrated by the composer.
Libretto of the 1st work by Emile Deschamps, based on Garrick's adaptation of Shakespeare's play; text of the 2nd work by Théophile Gautier.
Language (note)
Sung in French.
Source of description (note)
Description based on hard copy version record.
Author
Berlioz, Hector, 1803-1869.
Title
Roméo and Juliet ; Les nuits d'été / Berlioz.
Publisher
[New York] : EMI Classics, [1998?]
Type of content
performed music
Type of medium
computer
Type of carrier
online resource
Series
Double fforte
Double fforte.
Performer
In the 1st work: Jessye Norman, soprano ; John Aler, tenor ; Simon Estes, bass ; Westminster Choir ; Philadelphia Orchestra ; Riccardo Muti, conductor. In the 2nd work: Janet Baker, mezzo-soprano ; New Philharmonia Orchestra ; Sir John Barbirolli, conductor.
Event
1st work recorded 1986 January Memorial Hall, Fairmount Park, Philadelphia.
2nd work recorded 1967 August No. 1 Studio, Abbey Road, London.