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1Gloriana, op. 53 / Act 1 Scene 1: 1. Prelude
recording engineer:
John Dunkerley (engineer) (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06) and Simon Eadon (classical music engineer) (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
additional producer:
Morten Winding
producer:
Andrew Cornall (engineer / producer)
choir vocals:
Chorus of the Welsh National Opera (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
orchestra:
Orchestra of the Welsh National Opera (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
conductor:
Charles Mackerras (Australian conductor) (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
chorus master:
Gareth Jones (Welsh conductor)
concertmaster:
John Stein (violinist) (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Decca Music Group Limited (not for release label use, for ℗ & © rights holder use only) (in 1993)
recorded at:
Brangwyn Hall in Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
partial recording of:
Gloriana: Act I (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist)
librettist:
William Plomer
part of:
Gloriana
Benjamin Britten2:20
2Gloriana, op. 53 / Act 1 Scene 1: 2. The Tornament
recording engineer:
John Dunkerley (engineer) (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06) and Simon Eadon (classical music engineer) (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
additional producer:
Morten Winding
producer:
Andrew Cornall (engineer / producer)
baritone vocals [Charles Blount, Lord Mountjoy]:
Jonathan Summers (baritone) (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
baritone vocals [Henry Cuffe, a satellite of Essex]:
Bryn Terfel (bass‐baritone opera singer) (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
spoken vocals [Lord Mountjoy's Page]:
Christopher Cornall (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
tenor vocals [Robert Devereux, Earl of Essex]:
Philip Langridge (tenor) (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
orchestra:
Orchestra of the Welsh National Opera (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
conductor:
Charles Mackerras (Australian conductor) (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
concertmaster:
John Stein (violinist) (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Decca Music Group Limited (not for release label use, for ℗ & © rights holder use only) (in 1993)
recorded at:
Brangwyn Hall in Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
partial recording of:
Gloriana: Act I (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist)
librettist:
William Plomer
part of:
Gloriana
Benjamin Britten4:18
3Gloriana, op. 53 / Act 1 Scene 1: 3. Recitative & Fight
recording engineer:
John Dunkerley (engineer) (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06) and Simon Eadon (classical music engineer) (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
additional producer:
Morten Winding
producer:
Andrew Cornall (engineer / producer)
baritone vocals [Charles Blount, Lord Mountjoy]:
Jonathan Summers (baritone) (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
tenor vocals [Robert Devereux, Earl of Essex]:
Philip Langridge (tenor) (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
orchestra:
Orchestra of the Welsh National Opera (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
conductor:
Charles Mackerras (Australian conductor) (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
concertmaster:
John Stein (violinist) (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Decca Music Group Limited (not for release label use, for ℗ & © rights holder use only) (in 1993)
recorded at:
Brangwyn Hall in Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
partial recording of:
Gloriana: Act I (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist)
librettist:
William Plomer
part of:
Gloriana
Benjamin Britten1:25
4Gloriana, op. 53 / Act 1 Scene 1: 4. Entrance of the Queen
recording engineer:
John Dunkerley (engineer) (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06) and Simon Eadon (classical music engineer) (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
additional producer:
Morten Winding
producer:
Andrew Cornall (engineer / producer)
choir vocals:
Chorus of the Welsh National Opera (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
soprano vocals [Queen Elizabeth the First]:
Josephine Barstow (soprano) (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
orchestra:
Orchestra of the Welsh National Opera (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
conductor:
Charles Mackerras (Australian conductor) (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
chorus master:
Gareth Jones (Welsh conductor)
concertmaster:
John Stein (violinist) (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Decca Music Group Limited (not for release label use, for ℗ & © rights holder use only) (in 1993)
recorded at:
Brangwyn Hall in Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
partial recording of:
Gloriana: Act I (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist)
librettist:
William Plomer
part of:
Gloriana
Benjamin Britten1:29
5Gloriana, op. 53 / Act 1 Scene 1: 5. Recitative
recording engineer:
John Dunkerley (engineer) (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06) and Simon Eadon (classical music engineer) (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
additional producer:
Morten Winding
producer:
Andrew Cornall (engineer / producer)
choir vocals:
Chorus of the Welsh National Opera (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
soprano vocals [Queen Elizabeth the First]:
Josephine Barstow (soprano) (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
orchestra:
Orchestra of the Welsh National Opera (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
conductor:
Charles Mackerras (Australian conductor) (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
chorus master:
Gareth Jones (Welsh conductor)
concertmaster:
John Stein (violinist) (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Decca Music Group Limited (not for release label use, for ℗ & © rights holder use only) (in 1993)
recorded at:
Brangwyn Hall in Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
partial recording of:
Gloriana: Act I (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist)
librettist:
William Plomer
part of:
Gloriana
Benjamin Britten1:07
6Gloriana, op. 53 / Act 1 Scene 1: 6. The two Lords' Explanation
recording engineer:
John Dunkerley (engineer) (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06) and Simon Eadon (classical music engineer) (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
additional producer:
Morten Winding
producer:
Andrew Cornall (engineer / producer)
baritone vocals [Charles Blount, Lord Mountjoy]:
Jonathan Summers (baritone) (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
bass-baritone vocals [Sir Walter Raleigh, Captain of the Guard]:
Richard van Allan (operatic bass-baritone) (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
choir vocals:
Chorus of the Welsh National Opera (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
soprano vocals [Queen Elizabeth the First]:
Josephine Barstow (soprano) (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
tenor vocals [Robert Devereux, Earl of Essex]:
Philip Langridge (tenor) (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
orchestra:
Orchestra of the Welsh National Opera (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
conductor:
Charles Mackerras (Australian conductor) (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
chorus master:
Gareth Jones (Welsh conductor)
concertmaster:
John Stein (violinist) (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Decca Music Group Limited (not for release label use, for ℗ & © rights holder use only) (in 1993)
recorded at:
Brangwyn Hall in Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
partial recording of:
Gloriana: Act I (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist)
librettist:
William Plomer
part of:
Gloriana
Benjamin Britten1:24
7Gloriana, op. 53 / Act 1 Scene 1: 7. Raleigh's Song
recording engineer:
John Dunkerley (engineer) (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06) and Simon Eadon (classical music engineer) (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
additional producer:
Morten Winding
producer:
Andrew Cornall (engineer / producer)
baritone vocals [Charles Blount, Lord Mountjoy]:
Jonathan Summers (baritone) (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
bass-baritone vocals [Sir Walter Raleigh, Captain of the Guard]:
Richard van Allan (operatic bass-baritone) (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
tenor vocals [Robert Devereux, Earl of Essex]:
Philip Langridge (tenor) (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
orchestra:
Orchestra of the Welsh National Opera (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
conductor:
Charles Mackerras (Australian conductor) (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
concertmaster:
John Stein (violinist) (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Decca Music Group Limited (not for release label use, for ℗ & © rights holder use only) (in 1993)
recorded at:
Brangwyn Hall in Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
partial recording of:
Gloriana: Act I (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist)
librettist:
William Plomer
part of:
Gloriana
Benjamin Britten1:43
8Gloriana, op. 53 / Act 1 Scene 1: 8. Ensemble of Reconciliation
recording engineer:
John Dunkerley (engineer) (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06) and Simon Eadon (classical music engineer) (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
additional producer:
Morten Winding
producer:
Andrew Cornall (engineer / producer)
baritone vocals [Charles Blount, Lord Mountjoy]:
Jonathan Summers (baritone) (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
baritone vocals [Henry Cuffe, a satellite of Essex]:
Bryn Terfel (bass‐baritone opera singer) (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
bass-baritone vocals [Sir Walter Raleigh, Captain of the Guard]:
Richard van Allan (operatic bass-baritone) (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
choir vocals:
Chorus of the Welsh National Opera (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
soprano vocals [Queen Elizabeth the First]:
Josephine Barstow (soprano) (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
tenor vocals [Robert Devereux, Earl of Essex]:
Philip Langridge (tenor) (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
orchestra:
Orchestra of the Welsh National Opera (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
conductor:
Charles Mackerras (Australian conductor) (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
chorus master:
Gareth Jones (Welsh conductor)
concertmaster:
John Stein (violinist) (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Decca Music Group Limited (not for release label use, for ℗ & © rights holder use only) (in 1993)
recorded at:
Brangwyn Hall in Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
partial recording of:
Gloriana: Act I (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist)
librettist:
William Plomer
part of:
Gloriana
Benjamin Britten4:52
9Gloriana, op. 53 / Act 1 Scene 1: 9. Recitative & Final March
recording engineer:
John Dunkerley (engineer) (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06) and Simon Eadon (classical music engineer) (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
additional producer:
Morten Winding
producer:
Andrew Cornall (engineer / producer)
baritone vocals [Charles Blount, Lord Mountjoy]:
Jonathan Summers (baritone) (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
bass-baritone vocals [Sir Walter Raleigh, Captain of the Guard]:
Richard van Allan (operatic bass-baritone) (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
soprano vocals [Queen Elizabeth the First]:
Josephine Barstow (soprano) (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
tenor vocals [Robert Devereux, Earl of Essex]:
Philip Langridge (tenor) (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
orchestra:
Orchestra of the Welsh National Opera (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
conductor:
Charles Mackerras (Australian conductor) (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
concertmaster:
John Stein (violinist) (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Decca Music Group Limited (not for release label use, for ℗ & © rights holder use only) (in 1993)
recorded at:
Brangwyn Hall in Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
partial recording of:
Gloriana: Act I (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist)
librettist:
William Plomer
part of:
Gloriana
Benjamin Britten1:29
10Gloriana, op. 53 / Act 1 Scene 2: 10. Prelude & Dialogue
recording engineer:
John Dunkerley (engineer) (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06) and Simon Eadon (classical music engineer) (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
additional producer:
Morten Winding
producer:
Andrew Cornall (engineer / producer)
baritone vocals [Sir Robert Cecil, Secretary of the Council]:
Alan Opie (baritone) (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
soprano vocals [Queen Elizabeth the First]:
Josephine Barstow (soprano) (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
orchestra:
Orchestra of the Welsh National Opera (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
conductor:
Charles Mackerras (Australian conductor) (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
concertmaster:
John Stein (violinist) (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Decca Music Group Limited (not for release label use, for ℗ & © rights holder use only) (in 1993)
recorded at:
Brangwyn Hall in Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
partial recording of:
Gloriana: Act I (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist)
librettist:
William Plomer
part of:
Gloriana
Benjamin Britten2:02
11Gloriana, op. 53 / Act 1 Scene 2: 11. The Queen's Song
recording engineer:
John Dunkerley (engineer) (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06) and Simon Eadon (classical music engineer) (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
additional producer:
Morten Winding
producer:
Andrew Cornall (engineer / producer)
baritone vocals [Sir Robert Cecil, Secretary of the Council]:
Alan Opie (baritone) (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
soprano vocals [Queen Elizabeth the First]:
Josephine Barstow (soprano) (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
orchestra:
Orchestra of the Welsh National Opera (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
conductor:
Charles Mackerras (Australian conductor) (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
concertmaster:
John Stein (violinist) (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Decca Music Group Limited (not for release label use, for ℗ & © rights holder use only) (in 1993)
recorded at:
Brangwyn Hall in Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
partial recording of:
Gloriana: Act I (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist)
librettist:
William Plomer
part of:
Gloriana
Benjamin Britten1:57
12Gloriana, op. 53 / Act 1 Scene 2: 12. Cecil's Song of Government
recording engineer:
John Dunkerley (engineer) (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06) and Simon Eadon (classical music engineer) (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
additional producer:
Morten Winding
producer:
Andrew Cornall (engineer / producer)
baritone vocals [Sir Robert Cecil, Secretary of the Council]:
Alan Opie (baritone) (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
soprano vocals [Queen Elizabeth the First]:
Josephine Barstow (soprano) (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
orchestra:
Orchestra of the Welsh National Opera (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
conductor:
Charles Mackerras (Australian conductor) (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
concertmaster:
John Stein (violinist) (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Decca Music Group Limited (not for release label use, for ℗ & © rights holder use only) (in 1993)
recorded at:
Brangwyn Hall in Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
partial recording of:
Gloriana: Act I (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist)
librettist:
William Plomer
part of:
Gloriana
Benjamin Britten1:56
13Gloriana, op. 53 / Act 1 Scene 2: 13. Recitative & Essex's Entry
recording engineer:
John Dunkerley (engineer) (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06) and Simon Eadon (classical music engineer) (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
additional producer:
Morten Winding
producer:
Andrew Cornall (engineer / producer)
baritone vocals [Sir Robert Cecil, Secretary of the Council]:
Alan Opie (baritone) (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
soprano vocals [Queen Elizabeth the First]:
Josephine Barstow (soprano) (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
spoken vocals [Earl of Essex's Page]:
Dominic Gill (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
tenor vocals [Robert Devereux, Earl of Essex]:
Philip Langridge (tenor) (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
orchestra:
Orchestra of the Welsh National Opera (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
conductor:
Charles Mackerras (Australian conductor) (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
concertmaster:
John Stein (violinist) (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Decca Music Group Limited (not for release label use, for ℗ & © rights holder use only) (in 1993)
recorded at:
Brangwyn Hall in Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
partial recording of:
Gloriana: Act I (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist)
librettist:
William Plomer
part of:
Gloriana
Benjamin Britten2:35
14Gloriana, op. 53 / Act 1 Scene 2: 14. First Lute Song
recording engineer:
John Dunkerley (engineer) (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06) and Simon Eadon (classical music engineer) (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
additional producer:
Morten Winding
producer:
Andrew Cornall (engineer / producer)
soprano vocals [Queen Elizabeth the First]:
Josephine Barstow (soprano) (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
tenor vocals [Robert Devereux, Earl of Essex]:
Philip Langridge (tenor) (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
orchestra:
Orchestra of the Welsh National Opera (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
conductor:
Charles Mackerras (Australian conductor) (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
concertmaster:
John Stein (violinist) (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Decca Music Group Limited (not for release label use, for ℗ & © rights holder use only) (in 1993)
recorded at:
Brangwyn Hall in Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
partial recording of:
Gloriana: Act I (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist)
librettist:
William Plomer
part of:
Gloriana
Benjamin Britten1:59
15Gloriana, op. 53 / Act 1 Scene 2: 15. Second Lute Song
recording engineer:
John Dunkerley (engineer) (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06) and Simon Eadon (classical music engineer) (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
additional producer:
Morten Winding
producer:
Andrew Cornall (engineer / producer)
soprano vocals [Queen Elizabeth the First]:
Josephine Barstow (soprano) (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
tenor vocals [Robert Devereux, Earl of Essex]:
Philip Langridge (tenor) (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
orchestra:
Orchestra of the Welsh National Opera (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
conductor:
Charles Mackerras (Australian conductor) (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
concertmaster:
John Stein (violinist) (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Decca Music Group Limited (not for release label use, for ℗ & © rights holder use only) (in 1993)
recorded at:
Brangwyn Hall in Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
partial recording of:
Gloriana: Act I (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist)
librettist:
William Plomer
part of:
Gloriana
Benjamin Britten3:43
16Gloriana, op. 53 / Act 1 Scene 2: 16. The First Duet for the Queen & Essex
recording engineer:
John Dunkerley (engineer) (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06) and Simon Eadon (classical music engineer) (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
additional producer:
Morten Winding
producer:
Andrew Cornall (engineer / producer)
soprano vocals [Queen Elizabeth the First]:
Josephine Barstow (soprano) (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
tenor vocals [Robert Devereux, Earl of Essex]:
Philip Langridge (tenor) (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
orchestra:
Orchestra of the Welsh National Opera (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
conductor:
Charles Mackerras (Australian conductor) (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
concertmaster:
John Stein (violinist) (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Decca Music Group Limited (not for release label use, for ℗ & © rights holder use only) (in 1993)
recorded at:
Brangwyn Hall in Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
partial recording of:
Gloriana: Act I (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist)
librettist:
William Plomer
part of:
Gloriana
Benjamin Britten4:12
17Gloriana, op. 53 / Act 1 Scene 2: 17. Soliloquy & Prayer
recording engineer:
John Dunkerley (engineer) (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06) and Simon Eadon (classical music engineer) (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
additional producer:
Morten Winding
producer:
Andrew Cornall (engineer / producer)
soprano vocals [Queen Elizabeth the First]:
Josephine Barstow (soprano) (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
orchestra:
Orchestra of the Welsh National Opera (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
conductor:
Charles Mackerras (Australian conductor) (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
concertmaster:
John Stein (violinist) (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Decca Music Group Limited (not for release label use, for ℗ & © rights holder use only) (in 1993)
recorded at:
Brangwyn Hall in Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
partial recording of:
Gloriana: Act I (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist)
librettist:
William Plomer
part of:
Gloriana
Benjamin Britten5:10
18Gloriana, op. 53 / Act 2 Scene 1: 18. Prelude & Welcome
recording engineer:
John Dunkerley (engineer) (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06) and Simon Eadon (classical music engineer) (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
additional producer:
Morten Winding
producer:
Andrew Cornall (engineer / producer)
baritone vocals [Sir Robert Cecil, Secretary of the Council]:
Alan Opie (baritone) (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
bass vocals [The Recorder of Norwich]:
John Shirley‐Quirk (bass-baritone) (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
choir vocals:
Chorus of the Welsh National Opera (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
soprano vocals [Queen Elizabeth the First]:
Josephine Barstow (soprano) (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
orchestra:
Orchestra of the Welsh National Opera (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
conductor:
Charles Mackerras (Australian conductor) (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
chorus master:
Gareth Jones (Welsh conductor)
concertmaster:
John Stein (violinist) (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Decca Music Group Limited (not for release label use, for ℗ & © rights holder use only) (in 1993)
recorded at:
Brangwyn Hall in Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
partial recording of:
Gloriana: Act II (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist)
librettist:
William Plomer
part of:
Gloriana
Benjamin Britten4:03
19Gloriana, op. 53 / Act 2 Scene 1: 19. The Masque
recording engineer:
John Dunkerley (engineer) (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06) and Simon Eadon (classical music engineer) (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
additional producer:
Morten Winding
producer:
Andrew Cornall (engineer / producer)
baritone vocals [Charles Blount, Lord Mountjoy]:
Jonathan Summers (baritone) (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
bass-baritone vocals [Sir Walter Raleigh, Captain of the Guard]:
Richard van Allan (operatic bass-baritone) (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
choir vocals:
Chorus of the Welsh National Opera (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
soprano vocals [Queen Elizabeth the First]:
Josephine Barstow (soprano) (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
tenor vocals [Robert Devereux, Earl of Essex]:
Philip Langridge (tenor) (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
orchestra:
Orchestra of the Welsh National Opera (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
conductor:
Charles Mackerras (Australian conductor) (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
chorus master:
Gareth Jones (Welsh conductor)
concertmaster:
John Stein (violinist) (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Decca Music Group Limited (not for release label use, for ℗ & © rights holder use only) (in 1993)
recorded at:
Brangwyn Hall in Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
partial recording of:
Gloriana: Act II (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist)
librettist:
William Plomer
part of:
Gloriana
Benjamin Britten11:47
20Gloriana, op. 53 / Act 2 Scene 1: 20. Finale
recording engineer:
John Dunkerley (engineer) (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06) and Simon Eadon (classical music engineer) (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
additional producer:
Morten Winding
producer:
Andrew Cornall (engineer / producer)
baritone vocals [Charles Blount, Lord Mountjoy]:
Jonathan Summers (baritone) (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
bass vocals [The Recorder of Norwich]:
John Shirley‐Quirk (bass-baritone) (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
bass-baritone vocals [Sir Walter Raleigh, Captain of the Guard]:
Richard van Allan (operatic bass-baritone) (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
choir vocals:
Chorus of the Welsh National Opera (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
soprano vocals [Queen Elizabeth the First]:
Josephine Barstow (soprano) (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
tenor vocals [Robert Devereux, Earl of Essex]:
Philip Langridge (tenor) (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
tenor vocals [The Spirit of the Masque]:
John Mark Ainsley (tenor) (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
orchestra:
Orchestra of the Welsh National Opera (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
conductor:
Charles Mackerras (Australian conductor) (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
chorus master:
Gareth Jones (Welsh conductor)
concertmaster:
John Stein (violinist) (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Decca Music Group Limited (not for release label use, for ℗ & © rights holder use only) (in 1993)
recorded at:
Brangwyn Hall in Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
partial recording of:
Gloriana: Act II (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist)
librettist:
William Plomer
part of:
Gloriana
Benjamin Britten2:51
21Gloriana, op. 53 / Act 2 Scene 2: 21. Prelude & Song
recording engineer:
John Dunkerley (engineer) (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06) and Simon Eadon (classical music engineer) (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
additional producer:
Morten Winding
producer:
Andrew Cornall (engineer / producer)
baritone vocals [Charles Blount, Lord Mountjoy]:
Jonathan Summers (baritone) (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
soprano vocals [Penelope, Lady Rich, sister to Essex]:
Yvonne Kenny (Australian soprano) (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
orchestra:
Orchestra of the Welsh National Opera (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
conductor:
Charles Mackerras (Australian conductor) (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
concertmaster:
John Stein (violinist) (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Decca Music Group Limited (not for release label use, for ℗ & © rights holder use only) (in 1993)
recorded at:
Brangwyn Hall in Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
partial recording of:
Gloriana: Act II (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist)
librettist:
William Plomer
part of:
Gloriana
Benjamin Britten2:14
22Gloriana, op. 53 / Act 2 Scene 2: 22. Duet
recording engineer:
John Dunkerley (engineer) (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06) and Simon Eadon (classical music engineer) (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
additional producer:
Morten Winding
producer:
Andrew Cornall (engineer / producer)
baritone vocals [Charles Blount, Lord Mountjoy]:
Jonathan Summers (baritone) (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
soprano vocals [Penelope, Lady Rich, sister to Essex]:
Yvonne Kenny (Australian soprano) (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
orchestra:
Orchestra of the Welsh National Opera (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
conductor:
Charles Mackerras (Australian conductor) (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
concertmaster:
John Stein (violinist) (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Decca Music Group Limited (not for release label use, for ℗ & © rights holder use only) (in 1993)
recorded at:
Brangwyn Hall in Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
partial recording of:
Gloriana: Act II (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist)
librettist:
William Plomer
part of:
Gloriana
Benjamin Britten1:25
23Gloriana, op. 53 / Act 2 Scene 2: 23. Double Duet
recording engineer:
John Dunkerley (engineer) (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06) and Simon Eadon (classical music engineer) (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
additional producer:
Morten Winding
producer:
Andrew Cornall (engineer / producer)
baritone vocals [Charles Blount, Lord Mountjoy]:
Jonathan Summers (baritone) (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
mezzo-soprano vocals [Frances, Countess of Essex]:
Della Jones (mezzo-soprano) (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
soprano vocals [Penelope, Lady Rich, sister to Essex]:
Yvonne Kenny (Australian soprano) (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
tenor vocals [Robert Devereux, Earl of Essex]:
Philip Langridge (tenor) (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
orchestra:
Orchestra of the Welsh National Opera (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
conductor:
Charles Mackerras (Australian conductor) (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
concertmaster:
John Stein (violinist) (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Decca Music Group Limited (not for release label use, for ℗ & © rights holder use only) (in 1993)
recorded at:
Brangwyn Hall in Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
partial recording of:
Gloriana: Act II (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist)
librettist:
William Plomer
part of:
Gloriana
Benjamin Britten1:46
24Gloriana, op. 53 / Act 2 Scene 2: 24. Quartet
recording engineer:
John Dunkerley (engineer) (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06) and Simon Eadon (classical music engineer) (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
additional producer:
Morten Winding
producer:
Andrew Cornall (engineer / producer)
baritone vocals [Charles Blount, Lord Mountjoy]:
Jonathan Summers (baritone) (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
mezzo-soprano vocals [Frances, Countess of Essex]:
Della Jones (mezzo-soprano) (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
soprano vocals [Penelope, Lady Rich, sister to Essex]:
Yvonne Kenny (Australian soprano) (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
tenor vocals [Robert Devereux, Earl of Essex]:
Philip Langridge (tenor) (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
orchestra:
Orchestra of the Welsh National Opera (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
conductor:
Charles Mackerras (Australian conductor) (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
concertmaster:
John Stein (violinist) (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Decca Music Group Limited (not for release label use, for ℗ & © rights holder use only) (in 1993)
recorded at:
Brangwyn Hall in Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
partial recording of:
Gloriana: Act II (from 1992-10-26 until 1992-11-06)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist)
librettist:
William Plomer
part of:
Gloriana
Benjamin Britten3:38
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