Speculum Musicae (1st-2nd works) ; Jan Opalach, bass-baritone ; William Purvis, conductor (2nd) ; Peter Serkin, piano ; The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center ; Oliver Knussen, conductor (3rd)
The 1st work for oboe and clarinet; the 2nd for bass-baritone, clarinet, horn, harp, piano, and violoncello; the 3rd for piano and 16 instruments.
The 2nd work sung in English; words by Hilda Morley (Wolpe). Performance of the work is preceded by the poet's reading of her poem.
Title of 3rd work on container: Piece in 3 parts.
Compact disc.
Editions recorded: Joseph Marx Music (1st work); Southern Music (2nd, 3rd works)
Biographical and program notes by Austin Clarkson, and text of the Morley poem ([10] p. : ill.) inserted in container.
Durations: 16:36; 2:52 (poem); 20:52; 13:49.
Forms part of: Curtiss Blake Collection.
The 1st work recorded Jan. 12, 1993, at Mastersound Studios, Astoria; the 2nd recorded Dec. 23, 1992, at RCA/BMG Studio A, New York City; the 3rd recorded in concert Mar. 15, 1992, at Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center, New York City. The poem recitation was recorded in concert, Nov. 18, 1992.