Pacific overtures.
| Author/creator | Sondheim, Stephen composer, librettist. |
| Format | Audio (CD) |
| Publication Info | Ocean, NJ : MHS, ℗1990. |
| Description | 1 audio disc (69 min., 32 sec.) : digital ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Subjects |
| Other author/creator | Weidman, John, 1946- librettist. |
| Other author/creator | Wheeler, Hugh, 1912-1987 author. |
| Other author/creator | Tunick, Jonathan arranger of music. |
| Other author/creator | Holmes, James, 1939-1999, conductor. |
| Other author/creator | English National Opera, performer. |
| Uniform title | Pacific overtures. Selections |
| Contents | Prologue (3:00) -- The advantages of floating in the middle of the sea (6:21) -- There is no other way : Tamate's dance (5:43) -- Four black dragons (4:47) -- Chrysanthemum tea (9:55) -- Poems (3:48) -- Welcome to Kanagawa (5:05) -- Someone in a tree (6:48) -- Please hello (9:35) -- A bowler hat (5:15) -- Pretty lady (3:06) -- Next (5:37). |
| General note | Musical comedy excerpts; music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim; book by John Weidman; additional material by Hugh Wheeler; orchestrations by Jonathan Tunick. |
| General note | Sung in English. |
| General note | Compact disc. |
| General note | Licensed from TER Limited. |
| General note | Full credits, and biographical notes by Henrietta Bredin (7 p.) inserted in container. |
| Performer | Original London cast: soloists and orchestra of The English National Opera ; James Holmes, conductor. |
| Date/time/place of a event note | Recorded at CTS Studios, London, November 24-25 and December 1-2, 5, 1987. |
| Publisher number | MHS 512645H MHS |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music | Music Media - Ask at Circulation Desk | CD-25495 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |