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Igor Stravinsky, The New York Philharmonic Orchestra, Westminster Symphonic Choir
Stravinsky: Persephone
Album US 1957 on Columbia Masterworks label
Classical (Modern)
This release has gray and black "6 eye" label with deep groove. Includes a booklet with the full text of the poem on which the work is based. The poem, "Persephone" is written by Andre Gide, and the English version is translated by Rollo H. Meyers, and both versions are included in booklet, along with photos of Stravinsky and Gide, and an introduction which gives information about how the poem was turned into a musical work.
Musicians
 | Igor Stravinsky p, 1882-1971 RU composed by, conductor, album by |
 | The New York Philharmonic Orchestra , orchestra, album by |
 | Westminster Symphonic Choir , US chorus, album by |
 | Vera Zorina , 1917-2003 NO narrator |
 | Richard Robinson voc, CA tenor vocals |
 | Rollo H. Meyers translated by, english |
 | André Gide , 1869-1951 FR words by, poem, text by |
Producers
| Gray Foy artwork |
| John Finley Williamson directed by, chorus master |
Composers
| Igor Stravinsky |
Album Tracks
| No | Title | Artist | Composer | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Persephone: Melodrama For Narrator, Tenor And Chorus | Igor Stravinsky, The New York Philharmonic Orchestra, Westminster Symphonic Choir | Igor Stravinsky | |
| 2 | I. Persephone Abducted (Persephone Ravie) | Igor Stravinsky, The New York Philharmonic Orchestra, Westminster Symphonic Choir | ||
| 3 | II. Persephone In The Underwordl (Persephone Aux Enfers) (Beginning) | Igor Stravinsky, The New York Philharmonic Orchestra, Westminster Symphonic Choir | ||
| 4 | II. Persephone In The Underwordl (Persephone Aux Enfers) (Conclusion) | Igor Stravinsky, The New York Philharmonic Orchestra, Westminster Symphonic Choir | ||
| 5 | Persephone Restored (Persephone Renaissante) | Igor Stravinsky, The New York Philharmonic Orchestra, Westminster Symphonic Choir |
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