Research Catalog

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Additional authors

1. Mīrābāī, active 1516-1546
2. Felty, Janice
3. Harbison, Rose Mary
4. Satz, David
5. Oppens, Ursula
6. Harbison, John.
7. Collage (Musical group), performer. http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/prf

Description

1. 1 audio disc (41 min.) : digital, stereo; 4 3/4 in. +

Uniform title

1. Mirabai songs

Alternative title

1. Mirabai songs
2. Mirabai songs.

Subject

1. Variations (Piano, clarinet, violin)
2. Songs (Medium voice) with instrumental ensemble
3. Song cycles
4. Mīrābāī, active 1516-1546 > Musical settings

Contents

1. Mirabai songs. It\u0027s true, I went to the market -- All I was doing as breathing -- Why Mira can\u0027t go back to her old house -- Where did you go? -- The clouds -- Don\u0027t go, don\u0027t go.

Owning institution

1. Columbia University Libraries

Note

1. The 1st work a song cycle (for mezzo-soprano, alto flute, bass clarinet, percussion, harp, violin, viola, violoncello, and double bass) ; the 2nd work for violin, clarinet and piano.
2. "Mirabai Songs (1982) are based on the ecstatic religious poetry of Mirabai, a legendary poet of sixteenth century India"--Program notes.
3. The 1st work sung in English.
4. Compact disc.
5. Durations: 17:38 ; 23:05.
6. Biographical and program notes by Ara Guzelimian, and texts of the songs ([12] p. : ill.) inserted in container.

Event (note)

1. Recorded May 1985 in Houghton Memorial Chapel, Wellesley College.