Esther, Handel

Type

Label

Esther, Handel

Note

Oiseau-Lyre: 414 423-2 (414 424-2--414 425-2)OratorioLibretto probably by Alexander Pope and John Arbuthnot, based on the play by Jean RacinePerformed on authentic instruments"The present performance follows the text of the original 1718 version of Esther as preserved in many copies and in what remains of the autograph score."--Program notesCompact discsProgram notes and synopsis by Anthony Hicks and libretto with French and German translations (54 p. : ill.) inserted in box

Capture and storage technique

digital storage

Configuration of playback channels

stereophonic

Dimensions

4 3/4 in. or 12 cm. diameter

Groove width pitch

not applicable

Issue number

414 423-2 -- Oiseau-Lyre414 424-2 -- Oiseau-Lyre414 425-2 -- Oiseau-Lyre

Participant note

Patrizia Kwella, Emma Kirkby, sopranos ; Drew Minter, alto ; Anthony Rolfe Johnson, Ian Partridge, Paul Elliott, Andrew King, tenors ; David Thomas, bass ; Westminster Cathedral Boys Choir ; Chorus and Orchestra of the Academy of Ancient Music ; Christopher Hogwood, conductor

Physical Description

2 sound discs (97 min.), digital, stereo., 4 3/4 in.

Special playback characteristics

digital recording

Specific Material Designation

sound disc

Speed

1.4m. per second (discs)

System control number

(OCoLC)19237025

Tape configuration

not applicable