The Consul

~ Release by Gian Carlo Menotti; Spoleto Festival Orchestra, Richard Hickox, Susan Bullock (see all versions of this release, 2 available)

Annotation

Recording venue: Teatro nuovo, Spoleto, Italy; 4, 7, 9 & 10 July 1998

Annotation last modified on 2012-12-30 16:26 UTC.

Tracklist

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1The Consul: Act I, Scene 1. "Tu reviendras et voudras m'enfermer dans tes bras" (Voice on record, John, Magda, Mother)
assistant engineer:
Mick Collins and Richard Smoker (classical engineer)
engineer and producer:
Ralph Couzens (engineer/editor/producer)
editor:
Jonathan Cooper (classical music engineer)
orchestra:
Spoleto Festival Orchestra (from 1998-07-04 until 1998-07-10)
conductor:
Richard Hickox (conductor) (from 1998-07-04 until 1998-07-10)
recorded at:
Teatro Nuovo Gian Carlo Menotti in Spoleto, Perugia, Umbria, Italy (from 1998-07-04 until 1998-07-10)
partial recording of:
The Consul: Act I (from 1998-07-04 until 1998-07-10)
composer:
Gian Carlo Menotti (US-based Italian composer)
part of:
The Consul
Gian Carlo Menotti5:28
2The Consul: Act I, Scene 1. "Quick, John! The Police!" (Mother, Magda, Police Agent)
assistant engineer:
Mick Collins and Richard Smoker (classical engineer)
engineer and producer:
Ralph Couzens (engineer/editor/producer)
editor:
Jonathan Cooper (classical music engineer)
orchestra:
Spoleto Festival Orchestra (from 1998-07-04 until 1998-07-10)
conductor:
Richard Hickox (conductor) (from 1998-07-04 until 1998-07-10)
recorded at:
Teatro Nuovo Gian Carlo Menotti in Spoleto, Perugia, Umbria, Italy (from 1998-07-04 until 1998-07-10)
partial recording of:
The Consul: Act I (from 1998-07-04 until 1998-07-10)
composer:
Gian Carlo Menotti (US-based Italian composer)
part of:
The Consul
Gian Carlo Menotti7:19
3The Consul: Act I, Scene 1. "Don't move yet" (Magda, Mother, John)
assistant engineer:
Mick Collins and Richard Smoker (classical engineer)
engineer and producer:
Ralph Couzens (engineer/editor/producer)
editor:
Jonathan Cooper (classical music engineer)
orchestra:
Spoleto Festival Orchestra (from 1998-07-04 until 1998-07-10)
conductor:
Richard Hickox (conductor) (from 1998-07-04 until 1998-07-10)
recorded at:
Teatro Nuovo Gian Carlo Menotti in Spoleto, Perugia, Umbria, Italy (from 1998-07-04 until 1998-07-10)
partial recording of:
The Consul: Act I (from 1998-07-04 until 1998-07-10)
composer:
Gian Carlo Menotti (US-based Italian composer)
part of:
The Consul
Gian Carlo Menotti5:01
4The Consul: Act I, Scene 1. "Now, O lips, say goodbye" (Magda, Mother, John)
assistant engineer:
Mick Collins and Richard Smoker (classical engineer)
engineer and producer:
Ralph Couzens (engineer/editor/producer)
editor:
Jonathan Cooper (classical music engineer)
orchestra:
Spoleto Festival Orchestra (from 1998-07-04 until 1998-07-10)
conductor:
Richard Hickox (conductor) (from 1998-07-04 until 1998-07-10)
recorded at:
Teatro Nuovo Gian Carlo Menotti in Spoleto, Perugia, Umbria, Italy (from 1998-07-04 until 1998-07-10)
partial recording of:
The Consul: Act I (from 1998-07-04 until 1998-07-10)
composer:
Gian Carlo Menotti (US-based Italian composer)
part of:
The Consul
Gian Carlo Menotti5:41
5The Consul: Act I, Scene 1. Interlude
assistant engineer:
Mick Collins and Richard Smoker (classical engineer)
engineer and producer:
Ralph Couzens (engineer/editor/producer)
editor:
Jonathan Cooper (classical music engineer)
orchestra:
Spoleto Festival Orchestra (from 1998-07-04 until 1998-07-10)
conductor:
Richard Hickox (conductor) (from 1998-07-04 until 1998-07-10)
recorded at:
Teatro Nuovo Gian Carlo Menotti in Spoleto, Perugia, Umbria, Italy (from 1998-07-04 until 1998-07-10)
partial recording of:
The Consul: Act I (from 1998-07-04 until 1998-07-10)
composer:
Gian Carlo Menotti (US-based Italian composer)
part of:
The Consul
Gian Carlo Menotti2:37
6The Consul: Act I, Scene 2. "Next. Yes... What can I do for you?" (Secretary, Mr Kofner)
assistant engineer:
Mick Collins and Richard Smoker (classical engineer)
engineer and producer:
Ralph Couzens (engineer/editor/producer)
editor:
Jonathan Cooper (classical music engineer)
orchestra:
Spoleto Festival Orchestra (from 1998-07-04 until 1998-07-10)
conductor:
Richard Hickox (conductor) (from 1998-07-04 until 1998-07-10)
recorded at:
Teatro Nuovo Gian Carlo Menotti in Spoleto, Perugia, Umbria, Italy (from 1998-07-04 until 1998-07-10)
partial recording of:
The Consul: Act I (from 1998-07-04 until 1998-07-10)
composer:
Gian Carlo Menotti (US-based Italian composer)
part of:
The Consul
Gian Carlo Menotti3:21
7The Consul: Act I, Scene 2. "Next. Next!" (Secretary, Magda, Foreign Woman, Mr Kofner)
assistant engineer:
Mick Collins and Richard Smoker (classical engineer)
engineer and producer:
Ralph Couzens (engineer/editor/producer)
editor:
Jonathan Cooper (classical music engineer)
orchestra:
Spoleto Festival Orchestra (from 1998-07-04 until 1998-07-10)
conductor:
Richard Hickox (conductor) (from 1998-07-04 until 1998-07-10)
recorded at:
Teatro Nuovo Gian Carlo Menotti in Spoleto, Perugia, Umbria, Italy (from 1998-07-04 until 1998-07-10)
partial recording of:
The Consul: Act I (from 1998-07-04 until 1998-07-10)
composer:
Gian Carlo Menotti (US-based Italian composer)
part of:
The Consul
Gian Carlo Menotti4:38
8The Consul: Act I, Scene 2. "Next. Hello. Oh! It's you!" (Secretary, Magda)
assistant engineer:
Mick Collins and Richard Smoker (classical engineer)
engineer and producer:
Ralph Couzens (engineer/editor/producer)
editor:
Jonathan Cooper (classical music engineer)
orchestra:
Spoleto Festival Orchestra (from 1998-07-04 until 1998-07-10)
conductor:
Richard Hickox (conductor) (from 1998-07-04 until 1998-07-10)
recorded at:
Teatro Nuovo Gian Carlo Menotti in Spoleto, Perugia, Umbria, Italy (from 1998-07-04 until 1998-07-10)
partial recording of:
The Consul: Act I (from 1998-07-04 until 1998-07-10)
composer:
Gian Carlo Menotti (US-based Italian composer)
part of:
The Consul
Gian Carlo Menotti5:58
9The Consul: Act I, Scene 2. "I beg your pardon, Madam" (Magician, Vera Boronel, Magda, Foreign Woman, Mr Kofner)
assistant engineer:
Mick Collins and Richard Smoker (classical engineer)
engineer and producer:
Ralph Couzens (engineer/editor/producer)
editor:
Jonathan Cooper (classical music engineer)
orchestra:
Spoleto Festival Orchestra (from 1998-07-04 until 1998-07-10)
conductor:
Richard Hickox (conductor) (from 1998-07-04 until 1998-07-10)
recorded at:
Teatro Nuovo Gian Carlo Menotti in Spoleto, Perugia, Umbria, Italy (from 1998-07-04 until 1998-07-10)
partial recording of:
The Consul: Act I (from 1998-07-04 until 1998-07-10)
composer:
Gian Carlo Menotti (US-based Italian composer)
part of:
The Consul
Gian Carlo Menotti4:43
10The Consul: Act II, Scene 1. "Tu reviendras et voudras m'enfermer dans tes bras" (Voice on record, Mother, Magda)
assistant engineer:
Mick Collins and Richard Smoker (classical engineer)
engineer and producer:
Ralph Couzens (engineer/editor/producer)
editor:
Jonathan Cooper (classical music engineer)
orchestra:
Spoleto Festival Orchestra (from 1998-07-04 until 1998-07-10)
conductor:
Richard Hickox (conductor) (from 1998-07-04 until 1998-07-10)
recorded at:
Teatro Nuovo Gian Carlo Menotti in Spoleto, Perugia, Umbria, Italy (from 1998-07-04 until 1998-07-10)
partial recording of:
The Consul: Act II (from 1998-07-04 until 1998-07-10)
composer:
Gian Carlo Menotti (US-based Italian composer)
part of:
The Consul
Gian Carlo Menotti3:46
11The Consul: Act II, Scene 1. "I shall find for you shells and stars" (Mother)
assistant engineer:
Mick Collins and Richard Smoker (classical engineer)
engineer and producer:
Ralph Couzens (engineer/editor/producer)
editor:
Jonathan Cooper (classical music engineer)
orchestra:
Spoleto Festival Orchestra (from 1998-07-04 until 1998-07-10)
conductor:
Richard Hickox (conductor) (from 1998-07-04 until 1998-07-10)
recorded at:
Teatro Nuovo Gian Carlo Menotti in Spoleto, Perugia, Umbria, Italy (from 1998-07-04 until 1998-07-10)
partial recording of:
The Consul: Act II (from 1998-07-04 until 1998-07-10)
composer:
Gian Carlo Menotti (US-based Italian composer)
part of:
The Consul
Gian Carlo Menotti2:49
12The Consul: Act II, Scene 1. "John, John, why did you bring me..." (Magda, John, Mother)
assistant engineer:
Mick Collins and Richard Smoker (classical engineer)
engineer and producer:
Ralph Couzens (engineer/editor/producer)
editor:
Jonathan Cooper (classical music engineer)
orchestra:
Spoleto Festival Orchestra (from 1998-07-04 until 1998-07-10)
conductor:
Richard Hickox (conductor) (from 1998-07-04 until 1998-07-10)
recorded at:
Teatro Nuovo Gian Carlo Menotti in Spoleto, Perugia, Umbria, Italy (from 1998-07-04 until 1998-07-10)
partial recording of:
The Consul: Act II (from 1998-07-04 until 1998-07-10)
composer:
Gian Carlo Menotti (US-based Italian composer)
part of:
The Consul
Gian Carlo Menotti5:07
13The Consul: Act II, Scene 1. "It is the signal!" (Magda, Mother, Police Agent, Assan)
assistant engineer:
Mick Collins and Richard Smoker (classical engineer)
engineer and producer:
Ralph Couzens (engineer/editor/producer)
editor:
Jonathan Cooper (classical music engineer)
orchestra:
Spoleto Festival Orchestra (from 1998-07-04 until 1998-07-10)
conductor:
Richard Hickox (conductor) (from 1998-07-04 until 1998-07-10)
recorded at:
Teatro Nuovo Gian Carlo Menotti in Spoleto, Perugia, Umbria, Italy (from 1998-07-04 until 1998-07-10)
partial recording of:
The Consul: Act II (from 1998-07-04 until 1998-07-10)
composer:
Gian Carlo Menotti (US-based Italian composer)
part of:
The Consul
Gian Carlo Menotti6:16
14The Consul: Act II, Scene 1. "Mother, why are you so still, Mother!" (Magda, Mother)
assistant engineer:
Mick Collins and Richard Smoker (classical engineer)
engineer and producer:
Ralph Couzens (engineer/editor/producer)
editor:
Jonathan Cooper (classical music engineer)
orchestra:
Spoleto Festival Orchestra (from 1998-07-04 until 1998-07-10)
conductor:
Richard Hickox (conductor) (from 1998-07-04 until 1998-07-10)
recorded at:
Teatro Nuovo Gian Carlo Menotti in Spoleto, Perugia, Umbria, Italy (from 1998-07-04 until 1998-07-10)
partial recording of:
The Consul: Act II (from 1998-07-04 until 1998-07-10)
composer:
Gian Carlo Menotti (US-based Italian composer)
part of:
The Consul
Gian Carlo Menotti4:49
15The Consul: Act II, Scene 1. Interlude
assistant engineer:
Mick Collins and Richard Smoker (classical engineer)
engineer and producer:
Ralph Couzens (engineer/editor/producer)
editor:
Jonathan Cooper (classical music engineer)
orchestra:
Spoleto Festival Orchestra (from 1998-07-04 until 1998-07-10)
conductor:
Richard Hickox (conductor) (from 1998-07-04 until 1998-07-10)
recorded at:
Teatro Nuovo Gian Carlo Menotti in Spoleto, Perugia, Umbria, Italy (from 1998-07-04 until 1998-07-10)
partial recording of:
The Consul: Act II (from 1998-07-04 until 1998-07-10)
composer:
Gian Carlo Menotti (US-based Italian composer)
part of:
The Consul
Gian Carlo Menotti2:23
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Credits

Release

liner notes:Mary Miller (liner notes author)
liner notes translator:Gery Bramall (liner notes)
Francis Marchal (linernotes, traduction french)
baritone vocals [Assan]:Graeme Broadbent (operatic bass)
baritone vocals [John Sorel]:Louis Otey (baritone)
baritone vocals [Mr. Kofner]:Herbert Eckhoff
bass vocals [Secret Agent]:Charles Robert Austin (bass vocalist)
contralto vocals [Mother]:Jacalyn Kreitzer
contralto vocals [Vera Boronel]:Malin Fritz
mezzo-soprano vocals [Secretary]:Victoria Livengood (American mezzo-soprano)
soprano vocals [Anna Gomez]:Robin Blitch Wiper
soprano vocals [Foreign Woman]:Giovanna Manci (soprano)
soprano vocals [Magda Sorel]:Susan Bullock (British operatic soprano)
tenor vocals [Magician]:John Horton Murray
design:Sarah Wenman
booklet editor:Kara Reed (booklet editor)
ASIN:US: B00000I9A6 [info]