Various soloists, Eastman School of Music Chorus (in the 1st work) ; Eastman-Rochester Symphony Orchestra ; Howard Hanson, conductor
The 1st and 3rd works are opera excerpts ; the 2nd work for string orchestra.
Previously released as Mercury SR 90524 (1970).
"Licensed by Phonogram, Inc."--Container.
Durations: 35:00 ; 6:52 ; 5:29.
Excerpts from Merry Mount / Howard Hanson. Prelude and opening chorus of the Puritans : Be as a lion, dread Jehovah ; Bradford's aria : Woe to the nation ; The trial of Jonathan Banks ; Bradford's aria : 'Tis an earth defiled (17:28) -- Puritan chorus : It is the house of gay carouse (4:47) -- Bradford's prayer : Almighty Father (2:49) -- Elder Tewke and Puritan chorus : Gird you with sackcloth ; Bradford's aria : Never more shall prayer ravish these lips ; Duet, Bradford and Lady Marigold : Bestead me now, ye furies of the pit ; Final chorus : Our Father, which art in heaven (9:53)