Libretto based on (work): Guillem de Cabestanh--Le cœur mangé
Duration
["01:30:38", "00:12:05"]
Sound Characteristics
digital optical stereo
Digital File Characteristics
audio file CD audio
Note
Nimbus Records 5885--5886 (5585/6 on container). Title from disc label. Opera text by Martin Crimp after the anonymous 13th century razo "Guillem de Cabestanh--Le cœur mangé". Program notes, performer biographies, synopsis and libretto inserted in container in 2 booklets.
Participant/Performer Note
Christopher Purves (The Protector) ; Barbara Hannigan (Agnès) ; Bejun Mehta (Angel 1/The boy) ; Rebecca Jo Loeb (Angel 2/Marie) ; Allan Clayton (Angel 3/John) ; Pierre-Laurent Aimard, piano (Duet) ; Mahler Chamber Orchestra ; George Benjamin, conductor.
Data/Place of Event
Written on skin recorded live 2012 July 7 2012 July 14 Grand Théâtre de Provence, Festival d'Aix-en-Provence. Duet for piano & orchestra recorded live 2012 July 15 Grand Théâtre de Provence, Festival d'Aix-en-Provence.
Source of Acquisition
Purchased with funds from the Donald M. Haag Libraries Endowment; 2013
