Dora Abel, soprano; Hugues Cuénod, tenor; Derrik Olsen, baritone; Radio Zurich Symphony Orchestra; Walter Goehr, conductor (in the 1st work); Bach Choir of Zurich; Winterthur Symphony Orchestra; Walter Goehr, conductor (in the 2d work)
The 1st work is a madrigal with dramatic narration in "stilo rappresentativo;" originally for 3 voices, 4 viols, and continuo (figured).
The 2nd work originally for solo voice or unison chorus and violins and brass.
Sung in Italian.
Words of 1st work from Torquato Tasso's Gerusalemme liberata.
Program notes by R. Strunsky and libretto on container with English translation ([1] leaf) inserted in container.