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

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.