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Jake Heggie, Susan Graham, Frederica von Stade, John Packard, San Francisco Opera Orchestra, Patrick Summers
Dead Man Walking

Album DE 2001 on Erato label
Classical (Opera, Contemporary)

Based on the book by Sister Helen Prejean, CSJ Commissioned by San Francisco Opera Live recording of the world premiere production 7th and 13th October 2000 Errata in booklet, Virginia Ruth and David Parker is given amongst the singers, but Virginia Pluth and daniel Parker played the particular roles in the performance and both are members of the San Francisco Opera Chorus. Booklet (English, French) includes a synopsis, essays, interviews with the artists and full libretto.

     
Musicians
PortraitJake Heggie p, key, *1961 US
composed by, lyrics by, album by
PortraitSusan Graham voc, *1960 US
mezzo-soprano vocals, album by
PortraitFrederica von Stade voc, *1945 US
mezzo-soprano vocals, album by
PortraitJohn Packard ,
baritone vocals, album by
PortraitSan Francisco Opera Orchestra , US
orchestra, album by
PortraitPatrick Summers , *1963 US
conductor, album by
PortraitMichael Thompson g, *1954 US
acoustic guitar, electric guitar
David Okerlund
baritone vocals
David Taft Kekuewa
baritone vocals
PortraitFrederick Matthews , US
baritone vocals
Philip Horst
baritone vocals
PortraitRobert Orth ,
baritone vocals
PortraitLarry Kimpel b, eb, US
bass
John Ames
bass vocals
PortraitSan Francisco Opera Chorus , US
chorus
Sam Fleming
design, costume
Joe Mantello
directed by, stage
PortraitTodd Sucherman dr, perc, *1969 US
drums, percussion
PortraitTollak Ollestad h, key, US
harmonica
PortraitTerrence McNally ,
libretto by
Jennifer Tipton
lighting, design
PortraitMichel Roubinet , GB
liner notes, translation
PortraitVirginie Bauzou ,
liner notes, translation
Catherine Cook
mezzo-soprano vocals
Sally Mouzon
mezzo-soprano vocals
Adelle Eslinger
musical assistance, preparation
Bryndon Hassman
musical assistance, preparation
Ernest Frederic Knell
musical assistance, preparation
John Churchwell
musical assistance, preparation
Sara Jobin
musical assistance, preparation, other, prompter
Harry Heleotis
photography by, slipcase
L.W. Schermerhorn
photography by, slipcase
PortraitLotfi Mansouri , CA
producer, stage
PortraitBrian Culbertson p, *1973 US
producer, arranged by, keyboards, recorded by
PortraitDave Koz , *1963 US
soprano saxophone, alto saxophone, producer
Donita Volkwijn
soprano vocals
Nicolle Foland
soprano vocals
Theresa Hamm-Smith
soprano vocals
Virginia Pluth
soprano vocals
Eli Borggraefe
tenor vocals
Frederick Winthrop
tenor vocals
Gary Rideout
tenor vocals
PortraitJay Hunter Morris , *1963 US
tenor vocals
Jim Croom
tenor vocals
Richard Walker
tenor vocals
Mario Sawaya
treble vocals
PortraitDaniel Harper , US
vocals
David Tenenbaum
vocals
Dawn Walters
vocals
Jeremy Singletary
vocals
PortraitJimmy Demers voc, US
vocals
Rachel Perry
vocals
Sean San Jose
vocals
Producers
Ian Robertson chorus master
Magen Solomon chorus master
Steven Meyer chorus master
Jean Chautauret engineer
Christophe Capacci executive-producer
Martin Kettle liner notes
Sister Helen Prejean liner notes
Stephanie Salter liner notes
Craig Bauer mixed by
Janna Waldinger photography
Ken Friedman photography by, booklet
Nonstock photography by, cover
Tim Oldham producer
Doug Rider recorded by
Eddie King recorded by
Michael Yeargan set designer
Roger Gans sound designer
Todd Nixon sound designer
Composers
Jake Heggie
Album Tracks   
No Title Artist Composer Duration
1PreludeJake Heggie, Susan Graham, Frederica von Stade, John Packard, San Francisco Opera Orchestra, Patrick Summers2:41
2PrologueJake Heggie, Susan Graham, Frederica von Stade, John Packard, San Francisco Opera Orchestra, Patrick Summers3:45
3Act OneJake Heggie, Susan Graham, Frederica von Stade, John Packard, San Francisco Opera Orchestra, Patrick Summers
4Scene 1: Hope HouseJake Heggie, Susan Graham, Frederica von Stade, John Packard, San Francisco Opera Orchestra, Patrick Summers
5He Will Gather Us AroundJake Heggie, Susan Graham, Frederica von Stade, John Packard, San Francisco Opera Orchestra, Patrick Summers8:17
6Scene 2: The Drive To Angola State PrisonJake Heggie, Susan Graham, Frederica von Stade, John Packard, San Francisco Opera Orchestra, Patrick Summers
7Be Careful, People Have Always Told MeJake Heggie, Susan Graham, Frederica von Stade, John Packard, San Francisco Opera Orchestra, Patrick Summers8:28
8This Journey. This Journey To ChristJake Heggie, Susan Graham, Frederica von Stade, John Packard, San Francisco Opera Orchestra, Patrick Summers2:40
9Scene 3: Outside Of Angola State PenitentiaryJake Heggie, Susan Graham, Frederica von Stade, John Packard, San Francisco Opera Orchestra, Patrick Summers
10Sister Helen? I've Been Waiting For YouJake Heggie, Susan Graham, Frederica von Stade, John Packard, San Francisco Opera Orchestra, Patrick Summers2:42
11Scene 4: Father Grenville's OfficeJake Heggie, Susan Graham, Frederica von Stade, John Packard, San Francisco Opera Orchestra, Patrick Summers
12Some Of Them Didn't Look So BadJake Heggie, Susan Graham, Frederica von Stade, John Packard, San Francisco Opera Orchestra, Patrick Summers3:28
13I Don't Like That ManJake Heggie, Susan Graham, Frederica von Stade, John Packard, San Francisco Opera Orchestra, Patrick Summers3:30
14Scene 5: The Walk Through Death RowJake Heggie, Susan Graham, Frederica von Stade, John Packard, San Francisco Opera Orchestra, Patrick Summers
15Woman On The Tier!Jake Heggie, Susan Graham, Frederica von Stade, John Packard, San Francisco Opera Orchestra, Patrick Summers2:52
16Scene 6: The Death Row Visiting RoomJake Heggie, Susan Graham, Frederica von Stade, John Packard, San Francisco Opera Orchestra, Patrick Summers
17Thank YouJake Heggie, Susan Graham, Frederica von Stade, John Packard, San Francisco Opera Orchestra, Patrick Summers5:57
18A Warm NightJake Heggie, Susan Graham, Frederica von Stade, John Packard, San Francisco Opera Orchestra, Patrick Summers5:05
19Scene 7: The Pardon Board HearingJake Heggie, Susan Graham, Frederica von Stade, John Packard, San Francisco Opera Orchestra, Patrick Summers
20The Defendant's Mother, Mrs. Patrick De RocherJake Heggie, Susan Graham, Frederica von Stade, John Packard, San Francisco Opera Orchestra, Patrick Summers9:21
21Scene 8: The Parking Lot Outside The CourthouseJake Heggie, Susan Graham, Frederica von Stade, John Packard, San Francisco Opera Orchestra, Patrick Summers
22Its A Good Sign When They Take So LongJake Heggie, Susan Graham, Frederica von Stade, John Packard, San Francisco Opera Orchestra, Patrick Summers2:00
23You Don't Know What It's Like To Bear A ChildJake Heggie, Susan Graham, Frederica von Stade, John Packard, San Francisco Opera Orchestra, Patrick Summers5:11
24It Is The Decision Of This Pardon BoardJake Heggie, Susan Graham, Frederica von Stade, John Packard, San Francisco Opera Orchestra, Patrick Summers1:30
25Scene 9: The Death Row Visiting RoomJake Heggie, Susan Graham, Frederica von Stade, John Packard, San Francisco Opera Orchestra, Patrick Summers
26Guess Your Nun Ain't Comin' Back, De RocherJake Heggie, Susan Graham, Frederica von Stade, John Packard, San Francisco Opera Orchestra, Patrick Summers6:39
27Scene 10: The Waiting RoomJake Heggie, Susan Graham, Frederica von Stade, John Packard, San Francisco Opera Orchestra, Patrick Summers
28Excuse Me. Do You Have Any Change?Jake Heggie, Susan Graham, Frederica von Stade, John Packard, San Francisco Opera Orchestra, Patrick Summers
29He Will Gather Us AroundJake Heggie, Susan Graham, Frederica von Stade, John Packard, San Francisco Opera Orchestra, Patrick Summers4:00
30Act TwoJake Heggie, Susan Graham, Frederica von Stade, John Packard, San Francisco Opera Orchestra, Patrick Summers
31PreludeJake Heggie, Susan Graham, Frederica von Stade, John Packard, San Francisco Opera Orchestra, Patrick Summers0:17
32Scene 1: Joseph's CellJake Heggie, Susan Graham, Frederica von Stade, John Packard, San Francisco Opera Orchestra, Patrick Summers
33 31... 32... 33...Jake Heggie, Susan Graham, Frederica von Stade, John Packard, San Francisco Opera Orchestra, Patrick Summers8:21
34 Scene 2: Sister Helen's BedroomJake Heggie, Susan Graham, Frederica von Stade, John Packard, San Francisco Opera Orchestra, Patrick Summers
35 Oh!... Now And At The Hour Of Our Death. AmenJake Heggie, Susan Graham, Frederica von Stade, John Packard, San Francisco Opera Orchestra, Patrick Summers6:24
36 Sometimes Forgiveness Is In The Smallest GestureJake Heggie, Susan Graham, Frederica von Stade, John Packard, San Francisco Opera Orchestra, Patrick Summers4:58
37 Scene 3: Joseph's Cell. August 4 In The EveningJake Heggie, Susan Graham, Frederica von Stade, John Packard, San Francisco Opera Orchestra, Patrick Summers
38 Well? Well?Jake Heggie, Susan Graham, Frederica von Stade, John Packard, San Francisco Opera Orchestra, Patrick Summers
39 What Time Is It?Jake Heggie, Susan Graham, Frederica von Stade, John Packard, San Francisco Opera Orchestra, Patrick Summers5:49
40 Scene 4: The Visiting RoomJake Heggie, Susan Graham, Frederica von Stade, John Packard, San Francisco Opera Orchestra, Patrick Summers
41 Wow! Those New Ford Mustangs Are So CoolJake Heggie, Susan Graham, Frederica von Stade, John Packard, San Francisco Opera Orchestra, Patrick Summers6:40
42 Don't Say A WordJake Heggie, Susan Graham, Frederica von Stade, John Packard, San Francisco Opera Orchestra, Patrick Summers5:52
43 Who Will Walk With Me?Jake Heggie, Susan Graham, Frederica von Stade, John Packard, San Francisco Opera Orchestra, Patrick Summers2:07
44 Scene 5: Outside The Death HouseJake Heggie, Susan Graham, Frederica von Stade, John Packard, San Francisco Opera Orchestra, Patrick Summers
45 Good EveningJake Heggie, Susan Graham, Frederica von Stade, John Packard, San Francisco Opera Orchestra, Patrick Summers2:25
46 I've Said Some Harsh ThingsJake Heggie, Susan Graham, Frederica von Stade, John Packard, San Francisco Opera Orchestra, Patrick Summers2:40
47 Scene 6: Joseph's Holding CellJake Heggie, Susan Graham, Frederica von Stade, John Packard, San Francisco Opera Orchestra, Patrick Summers
48 You're a Regular Illustrated Man, De RocherJake Heggie, Susan Graham, Frederica von Stade, John Packard, San Francisco Opera Orchestra, Patrick Summers1:20
49 Scene 7: The ConfessionJake Heggie, Susan Graham, Frederica von Stade, John Packard, San Francisco Opera Orchestra, Patrick Summers
50 How Much Longer? How Much More Time?Jake Heggie, Susan Graham, Frederica von Stade, John Packard, San Francisco Opera Orchestra, Patrick Summers2:50
51 We'd Been Drinkin' And Smokin' Weed At The Road HouseJake Heggie, Susan Graham, Frederica von Stade, John Packard, San Francisco Opera Orchestra, Patrick Summers7:23
52 Scene 8: The ExecutionJake Heggie, Susan Graham, Frederica von Stade, John Packard, San Francisco Opera Orchestra, Patrick Summers
53 Dead Man Walking!Jake Heggie, Susan Graham, Frederica von Stade, John Packard, San Francisco Opera Orchestra, Patrick Summers6:25
54 He Will Gather Us AroundJake Heggie, Susan Graham, Frederica von Stade, John Packard, San Francisco Opera Orchestra, Patrick Summers1:16
55 ApplauseJake Heggie, Susan Graham, Frederica von Stade, John Packard, San Francisco Opera Orchestra, Patrick Summers3:10

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