New York Philharmonic ; Leonard Bernstein, conductor ; William Lincer, viola (1st work) ; Jennie Tourel, mezzo-soprano (2nd work)
Symphony, with viola solo.
Consists of previously released material. Originally released 1962, 1963.
Program notes by Tim Page. Libretto for second work included in booklet (in French with English translation by Lionel Salter).
First work recorded at Manhattan Center, New York City, on October 23, 1961. Second work recorded at Manhattan Center, New York City, on October 9, 1961.
Sung in French (2nd work).
Harold in Italy, Op. 16 -- La mort de Cléopâtre, scène lyrique (text: P.A. Vieillard)