Jessye Norman, soprano ; Metropolitan Opera Orchestra (1st work) ; James Levine, conductor and piano ; with Mary Ann Archer, piccolo, Mark Gould, trumpet, Gregory Zuber, snare drum, in the 2nd work, last song
The 1st work is a monodrama in one act; libretto by Marie von Pappenheim.
The 2nd work with piano accompaniment, except the last song with additional instruments (piccolo, trumpet, snare drum).
Recorded 1989 April (1st work) and 1990 April (2nd work) Manhattan Center Studios, New York.