Research Catalog

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Additional authors

1. Bunnell, Jane.
2. Duesing, Dale.
3. Schwarz, Gerard, 1947-
4. Sheng, Bright, 1955-
5. Gershwin, George, 1898-1937.
6. Bernstein, Leonard, 1918-1990.
7. Seattle Symphony Orchestra, performer. http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/prf

Description

1. 1 audio disc : digital; 4 3/4 in.

Series statement

1. Digital master series

Uniform title

1. Digital master series.

Alternative title

1. American in Paris.
2. Arias and barcarolles.

Subject

1. Vocal duets with orchestra
2. Symphonic poems
3. Overtures
4. Song cycles

Contents

1. Overture to The school for scandal (8:00) -- An American in Paris (21:44) -- Arias and barcarolles. Prelude (1:25) ; Love duet (4:14) ; Little Smary (2:25) ; The love of my life (4:10) ; Greeting (3:10) ; At my wedding (5:25) ; Mr. and Mrs. Webb say goodnight (7:10) ; Nachspiel (3:12).

Owning institution

1. Columbia University Libraries

Note

1. The 2nd work, a symphonic poem; the 3rd, originally for vocal duet and piano four hands, arr. for vocal duet, strings and percussion by Bright Sheng.
2. The texts in the 3rd work by the composer, Jennie Bernstein, and Yankev Titskhok Segal.
3. Ed. recorded: Boosey & Hawkes (3rd work).
4. Compact disc.
5. Durations: 8:00; 21:44; 31:37.
6. Program notes by Steven C. Smith and Adam Stern and texts with English translations (12 p.) inserted in container.

Event (note)

1. Recorded Jan. 3, 1990, Dec. 8, 1989, and March 18 and 20, 1990, respectively, in the Seattle Opera House.

Language (note)

1. The 3rd work, principally sung in English, the 6th movement sung in Yiddish.