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Roberto Gerhard - Antal Dorati
The Plague

Album UK 1974 on Decca label
Classical (Contemporary)

Comes with 12" 6-page insert. Belongs to the Decca Headine series, being number 6. The Plague was commissioned by the BBC and Antal Dorati, who gave the first performance on April 1st 1964 in the presence of, and in consultation of the composer. The version that appears on this record, recorded on May 11th 1973 at the Constitution Hall, Washington, D.C. Features on TAS list Best of the Bunch Classical.

     
Musicians
PortraitRoberto Gerhard , 1896-1970 ES
composed by, liner notes, album by
PortraitAntal Dorati hps, 1906-1988 HU
conductor, liner notes, album by
PortraitStuart Gilbert , 1883-1969 GB
adapted by (text), translated
National Symphony Orchestra Chorus
chorus, orchestra
PortraitAlec McCowen , *1925 GB
narrator
PortraitAlbert Camus , 1913-1960 FR
text by
Producers
Decca Record Publicity Art Department design
Colin Moorfoot engineer
Kenneth Wilkinson engineer
Michael Mailes engineer
G mastered by
Eric Auerbach photography by
James Mallinson producer
Album Tracks
No Title Artist Composer Duration
1The PlagueRoberto Gerhard - Antal Dorati
21. Beginning To "Declare State Of Plague." "Close The Town"Roberto Gerhard - Antal Dorati
31. "Exile" To The EndRoberto Gerhard - Antal Dorati
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