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Ralph Vaughan Williams, Felicity Lott • Jonathan Summers, The London Philharmonic Choir, The London Philharmonic Orchestra, Bernard Haitink
A Sea Symphony

Album US 1989 on EMI Classics label
Classical (Modern)

Recorded in "No. 1 Studio, Abbey Road", London, 19-21 March 1989. Cantilena: Ladies' Choir of Colchester Institute of Music.

     
Musicians
PortraitRalph Vaughan Williams voc, 1872-1958 GB
album by
PortraitFelicity Lott voc, *1947 GB
soprano vocals, album by
PortraitJonathan Summers voc, *1946 AU
baritone vocals, album by
PortraitThe London Philharmonic Choir voc, *1947 GB
choir, album by
PortraitThe London Philharmonic Orchestra ,
orchestra, album by
PortraitBernard Haitink vn, *1929 NL
conductor, album by
Cantilena
choir
PortraitRichard Cooke ,
chorus master, london philharmonic
Lena Phillips
directed by, cantilena
PortraitMichael Sheady , GB
engineer, balance
PortraitWalt Whitman , 1819-1892 US
libretto by, words
Producers
Stephen Johns edited by
Michael Kennedy liner notes
Thomas Sewell Robins painting, cover painting; "a hay barge in rough seas"
John Fraser producer
Album Tracks   
No Title Artist Composer Duration
1A Sea Symphony For Soprano, Baritone, Chorus And OrchestraRalph Vaughan Williams, Felicity Lott • Jonathan Summers, The London Philharmonic Choir, The London Philharmonic Orchestra, Bernard Haitink
2I. A Song For All Seas, All Ships (Moderato Maestoso)Ralph Vaughan Williams, Felicity Lott • Jonathan Summers, The London Philharmonic Choir, The London Philharmonic Orchestra, Bernard Haitink
3Behold, The Sea ItselfRalph Vaughan Williams, Felicity Lott • Jonathan Summers, The London Philharmonic Choir, The London Philharmonic Orchestra, Bernard Haitink3:21
4 Today A Rude Brief RecitativeRalph Vaughan Williams, Felicity Lott • Jonathan Summers, The London Philharmonic Choir, The London Philharmonic Orchestra, Bernard Haitink5:21
5 Flaunt Out, O Sea, Your Separate Flags Of Nations!Ralph Vaughan Williams, Felicity Lott • Jonathan Summers, The London Philharmonic Choir, The London Philharmonic Orchestra, Bernard Haitink3:09
6 Token Of All Brave CaptainsRalph Vaughan Williams, Felicity Lott • Jonathan Summers, The London Philharmonic Choir, The London Philharmonic Orchestra, Bernard Haitink4:48
7 A Pennant UniversalRalph Vaughan Williams, Felicity Lott • Jonathan Summers, The London Philharmonic Choir, The London Philharmonic Orchestra, Bernard Haitink4:08
8 II. On The Beach At Night, Alone (Largo Sostenuto)Ralph Vaughan Williams, Felicity Lott • Jonathan Summers, The London Philharmonic Choir, The London Philharmonic Orchestra, Bernard Haitink
9 On The Beach At Night, AloneRalph Vaughan Williams, Felicity Lott • Jonathan Summers, The London Philharmonic Choir, The London Philharmonic Orchestra, Bernard Haitink3:52
10 A Vast Similitude Interlocks AllRalph Vaughan Williams, Felicity Lott • Jonathan Summers, The London Philharmonic Choir, The London Philharmonic Orchestra, Bernard Haitink8:12
11 -Ralph Vaughan Williams, Felicity Lott • Jonathan Summers, The London Philharmonic Choir, The London Philharmonic Orchestra, Bernard Haitink
12 III. Scherzo. The Waves (Allegro Brillante)Ralph Vaughan Williams, Felicity Lott • Jonathan Summers, The London Philharmonic Choir, The London Philharmonic Orchestra, Bernard Haitink7:57
13 IV. The Explorers (Grave E Molto Adagio—Andante Con Moto)Ralph Vaughan Williams, Felicity Lott • Jonathan Summers, The London Philharmonic Choir, The London Philharmonic Orchestra, Bernard Haitink
14 O Vast Rondure, Swimming In SpaceRalph Vaughan Williams, Felicity Lott • Jonathan Summers, The London Philharmonic Choir, The London Philharmonic Orchestra, Bernard Haitink4:17
15 Down From The Gardens Of Asia DescendingRalph Vaughan Williams, Felicity Lott • Jonathan Summers, The London Philharmonic Choir, The London Philharmonic Orchestra, Bernard Haitink7:32
16 O We Can Wait No LongerRalph Vaughan Williams, Felicity Lott • Jonathan Summers, The London Philharmonic Choir, The London Philharmonic Orchestra, Bernard Haitink5:53
17 O Thou TranscendentRalph Vaughan Williams, Felicity Lott • Jonathan Summers, The London Philharmonic Choir, The London Philharmonic Orchestra, Bernard Haitink3:47
18 Greater Than Stars Or SunsRalph Vaughan Williams, Felicity Lott • Jonathan Summers, The London Philharmonic Choir, The London Philharmonic Orchestra, Bernard Haitink1:36
19 Sail ForthRalph Vaughan Williams, Felicity Lott • Jonathan Summers, The London Philharmonic Choir, The London Philharmonic Orchestra, Bernard Haitink3:07
20 O My Brave Soul!Ralph Vaughan Williams, Felicity Lott • Jonathan Summers, The London Philharmonic Choir, The London Philharmonic Orchestra, Bernard Haitink4:05

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