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Gloriana op. 53 (London 1953)

Libretto: William Plomer
Sir Charles Mackerras, Orchestra of Welsh National Opera, Chorus of the Welsh National Opera, Monmouth School Choir, Philip Langridge (Tenor), Jonathan Summers (Baritone), Bryn Terfel (Bass-baritone), Josephine Barstow (Soprano), Richard Van Allan (Bass), Alan Opie (Baritone), John Shirley-Quirk (Baritone), John Mark Ainsley (Tenor), Yvonne Kenny (Soprano), Della Jones (Mezzo Soprano), Janice Watson (Soprano), Peter Hoare (Tenor), Sir Willard White (Bass), Jenevora Williams (Mezzo Soprano), James Miller-Coburn (Baritone)
1992, Swansea, Brangwyn Hall
Live
54 Tracks, 2:27:43

  • Act I

    • 1. Prelude
      02:20
    • 2. The Tournament
      04:19
    • 3. Recitative & Fight
      01:25
    • 4. Entrance of the Queen
      01:30
    • 5. Recitative
      01:08
    • 6. The two Lords' Explanation
      01:24
    • 7. Raleigh's Song
      01:43
    • 8. Ensemble of Reconciliation
      04:53
    • 9. Recitative & Final March
      01:29
    • 10. Prelude & Dialogue
      02:02
    • 11. The Queen's Song
      01:57
    • 12. Cecil's Song of Government
      01:56
    • 13. Recitative & Essex's Entry
      02:36
    • 14. First Lute Song
      01:59
    • 15. Second Lute Song
      03:44
    • 16. The First Duet for the Queen & Essex
      04:13
    • 17. Soliloquy & Prayer
      05:10

  • Act II

    • 1. Prelude & Welcome
      04:03
    • 2. The Masque
      11:48
    • 3. Finale
      02:52
    • 4. Prelude & Song
      02:14
    • 5. Duet
      01:25
    • 6. Double Duet
      01:47
    • 7. Quartet
      03:38
    • 8. Pavane
      02:10
    • 9. Conversation
      01:21
    • 10. Galliard
      01:50
    • 11. Conversation & the Queen's Entrance
      01:04
    • 12. Lavolta
      01:25
    • 13. Conversation
      00:49
    • 14. Morris Dance
      01:04
    • 15. Recitative
      00:25
    • 16. The Queen's Burlesque
      01:49
    • 17. Quartet
      02:51
    • 18. March
      00:47
    • 19. The Queen's Announcement
      02:05
    • 20. Ensemble
      03:09
    • 21. Coranto
      01:16

  • Act III

    • 1. Prelude & Chatter
      02:55
    • 2. Essex's Intrusion
      00:56
    • 3. The Second Duet of the Queen & Essex
      08:01
    • 4. The Dressing-Table Song
      02:46
    • 5. The Entrance of Cecil
      01:04
    • 6. Cecil's Report
      00:48
    • 7. Discussion
      00:58
    • 8. The Queen's Decision
      01:38
    • 9. Ballad – Rondo
      10:35
    • 10. Prelude & Verdict
      06:16
    • 11. Cecil's Warning
      00:57
    • 12. The Queen's Dilemma
      01:30
    • 13. Trio
      02:31
    • 14. Lady Essex's Pleading
      02:36
    • 15. Penelope Rich's Pleading
      01:41
    • 16. Epilogue
      08:51