Album UK 1963 on Argo label
Classical (Modern)
This is the first UK stereo version. For a later version with non-grooved labels and a slightly different label layout see A Child Of Our Time. For a still later boxed version with yellow labels see A Child Of Our Time. Labels: - Large dark purple labels with silver text - Deep groove in the label area - The Argo logo appears in an oval - "Argo Record Co. Ltd." below logo - "Recording first published 1958" - "Made in England" at bottom Sleeve: - Gatefold sleeve, laminated on front and back - Straight flipbacks on top and bottom inside the gatefold - The Argo logo on the front appears in an oval - No cat# printed on spine - All text is in English only - "Laminated with 'Clarifoil' made by British Celanese Limited" - "These recordings were made in association with The British Council and originally released in 1958" - "Made in England" - "Argo Record Company Limited 113 Fulham Road London SW3" - "Printed by Graphis Press Limited" Other information: - Originally released in 1958 in mono only on Pye CCL 30114 and Pye CCL 30115. - Corresponding mono version has cat# DA 19 & 20 - Sub tracks on side 4 are not banded on vinyl
Sir Michael Tippett , 1905-1998 GB album by, lyrics by, oratorio text | |
G , mastered by, sides 2, 3 and 4 | |
John Amis , GB sleeve notes, © london, 1958 | |
Richard Standen voc, b, bass vocals | |
Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Choir , choir | |
John Pritchard hps, p, 1921-1989 GB conductor | |
Pamela Bowden , 1925-2003 GB contralto vocals | |
Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra , GB orchestra | |
Elsie Morison voc, ss, *1924 AU soprano vocals | |
Richard Lewis voc, 1914-1990 GB tenor vocals | |
Orchestra Of The Royal Opera House, Covent Garden , GB orchestra |
Sir Michael Tippett |
No | Title | Artist | Composer | Duration |
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1 | A Child Of Our Time | Sir Michael Tippett | Sir Michael Tippett | |
2 | Part 1 | Sir Michael Tippett | ||
3 | Part 2 | Sir Michael Tippett | ||
4 | Part 3 | Sir Michael Tippett | ||
5 | Ritual Dances From The Midsummer Marriage | Sir Michael Tippett | ||
6 | Prelude ‒ Transformation ‒ Preparation For The First Dance | Sir Michael Tippett | ||
7 | First Dance: The Earth In Autumn. The Hound Chases The Hare | Sir Michael Tippett | ||
8 | Transformation ‒ Preparation For The Second Dance | Sir Michael Tippett | ||
9 | Second Dance: The Waters In Winter. The Otter Chases The Fish | Sir Michael Tippett | ||
10 | Transformation ‒ Preparation For The Third Dance | Sir Michael Tippett | ||
11 | Third Dance: The Air In Spring. The Hawk Chases The Bird | Sir Michael Tippett | ||
12 | Preparation For The Fourth Dance | Sir Michael Tippett | ||
13 | Fourth Dance: Fire In Summer. The Voluntary Human Sacrifice | Sir Michael Tippett | ||
14 | Postlude | Sir Michael Tippett |
Sir Michael Tippett - A Child Of Our Time US 1992 Classical |
Sir Michael Tippett - A Child Of Our Time UK 2015 Classical |