Album US 1991 on Elektra Nonesuch label
Classical (Modern, Contemporary)
Recorded June 1990 at Methuen Hall, Methuen, Massachusetts
Sanford Sylvan , *1953 US baritone vocals, album by | |
David Breitman p, piano, album by | |
Theodore Chanler , 1902-1961 US performer on track, composed by | |
Walter De La Mare , 1873-1956 GB words by | |
Samuel Barber p, *1910 US performer on track, composed by | |
Anonymous bvoc, acg, words by | |
Aaron Copland p, key, 1900-1990 US performer on track, composed by | |
Emily Dickinson , 1830-1886 US words by |
John Heiden design |
Everett Porter engineer |
Robert Hurwitz executive-producer |
Michael Steinberg liner notes |
Joel Meyerowitz photography by, cover photograph |
Jon Chomitz photography by, photograph of breitman and sylvan |
No | Title | Artist | Composer | Duration | |
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1 | Eight Epitaphs | Theodore Chanler | Theodore Chanler | 10:49 | |
2 | 1. Alice Rodd | Sanford Sylvan With David Breitman | 1:31 | ||
3 | 2. Susannah Fry | Sanford Sylvan With David Breitman | 1:30 | ||
4 | 3. Three Sisters | Sanford Sylvan With David Breitman | 1:15 | ||
5 | 4. Thomas Logge | Sanford Sylvan With David Breitman | 1:22 | ||
6 | 5. A Midget | Sanford Sylvan With David Breitman | 1:48 | ||
7 | 6. No Voice To Scold | Sanford Sylvan With David Breitman | 1:08 | ||
8 | 7. Ann Poverty | Sanford Sylvan With David Breitman | 0:35 | ||
9 | 8. Be Very Quiet Now | Sanford Sylvan With David Breitman | 1:11 | ||
10 | Hermit Songs (Opus 29) | Samuel Barber | Samuel Barber | 15:58 | |
11 | I. At St. Patrick's Purgatory | Sanford Sylvan With David Breitman | 1:23 | ||
12 | II. Church Bell At Night | Sanford Sylvan With David Breitman | 0:48 | ||
13 | III. St. Ita's Vision | Sanford Sylvan With David Breitman | 2:40 | ||
14 | IV. The Heavenly Banquet | Sanford Sylvan With David Breitman | 1:10 | ||
15 | V. The Crucifixion | Sanford Sylvan With David Breitman | 1:53 | ||
16 | VI. Sea-Snatch | Sanford Sylvan With David Breitman | 0:39 | ||
17 | VII. Promiscuity | Sanford Sylvan With David Breitman | 0:53 | ||
18 | VIII. The Monk And His Cat | Sanford Sylvan With David Breitman | 2:05 | ||
19 | IX. The Praises Of God | Sanford Sylvan With David Breitman | 0:56 | ||
20 | X. The Desire For Hermitage | Sanford Sylvan With David Breitman | 3:08 | ||
21 | Twelve Poems Of Emily Dickinson | Aaron Copland | Aaron Copland | 27:14 | |
22 | 1. Nature, The Gentlest Mother | Sanford Sylvan With David Breitman | 3:39 | ||
23 | 2. There Came A Wind Like A Bugle | Sanford Sylvan With David Breitman | 1:21 | ||
24 | 3. Why Do They Shut Me Out Of Heaven? | Sanford Sylvan With David Breitman | 1:45 | ||
25 | 4. This World Feels Dusty | Sanford Sylvan With David Breitman | 1:39 | ||
26 | 5. Heart, We Will Forget Him | Sanford Sylvan With David Breitman | 2:05 | ||
27 | 6. Dear March, Come In! | Sanford Sylvan With David Breitman | 2:01 | ||
28 | 7. Sleep Is Supposed To Be | Sanford Sylvan With David Breitman | 2:21 | ||
29 | 8. When They Come Back | Sanford Sylvan With David Breitman | 1:40 | ||
30 | 9. I Felt A Funeral In My Brain | Sanford Sylvan With David Breitman | 1:58 | ||
31 | 10. I've Heard An Organ Talk Sometimes | Sanford Sylvan With David Breitman | 2:09 | ||
32 | 11. Going To Heaven! | Sanford Sylvan With David Breitman | 2:37 | ||
33 | 12. The Chariot | Sanford Sylvan With David Breitman | 3:12 |
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