Belshazzar’s Feast / Improvisations on an Impromptu of Benjamin Britten

~ Release by Sir William Walton; John Shirley‐Quirk, London Symphony Orchestra Chorus, London Symphony Orchestra, André Previn (see all versions of this release, 2 available)

Tracklist

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1Belshazzar’s Feast: I. Thus Spake Isaiah
producer:
Christopher Bishop (conductor/producer)
choir vocals:
London Symphony Chorus (from 1972-03-29 until 1972-03-30)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1972-03-29 until 1972-03-30)
conductor:
André Previn (pianist, conductor, composer, arranger) (from 1972-03-29 until 1972-03-30)
chorus master:
Arthur Oldham (chorus master) (from 1972-03-29 until 1972-03-30)
balance engineer:
Christopher Parker (classical recording and balance engineer, active from 1950s) (from 1972-03-29 until 1972-03-30)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1972-03-29 until 1972-03-30)
recording of:
Belshazzar’s Feast: I. Thus spake Isaiah (from 1972-03-29 until 1972-03-30)
composer:
William Walton (British composer and conductor)
part of:
Belshazzar’s Feast
Sir William Walton6:06
2Belshazzar’s Feast: II. If I Forget Thee, O Jerusalem
producer:
Christopher Bishop (conductor/producer)
baritone vocals:
John Shirley‐Quirk (bass-baritone) (from 1972-03-29 until 1972-03-30)
choir vocals:
London Symphony Chorus (from 1972-03-29 until 1972-03-30)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1972-03-29 until 1972-03-30)
conductor:
André Previn (pianist, conductor, composer, arranger) (from 1972-03-29 until 1972-03-30)
chorus master:
Arthur Oldham (chorus master) (from 1972-03-29 until 1972-03-30)
balance engineer:
Christopher Parker (classical recording and balance engineer, active from 1950s) (from 1972-03-29 until 1972-03-30)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1972-03-29 until 1972-03-30)
recording of:
Belshazzar’s Feast: IIa. If I forget thee, O Jerusalem (from 1972-03-29 until 1972-03-30)
composer:
William Walton (British composer and conductor)
part of:
Belshazzar’s Feast: II. If I forget thee, O Jerusalem / By the waters of Babylon
Sir William Walton2:48
3Belshazzar’s Feast: III. By the Waters of Babylon
producer:
Christopher Bishop (conductor/producer)
choir vocals:
London Symphony Chorus (from 1972-03-29 until 1972-03-30)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1972-03-29 until 1972-03-30)
conductor:
André Previn (pianist, conductor, composer, arranger) (from 1972-03-29 until 1972-03-30)
chorus master:
Arthur Oldham (chorus master) (from 1972-03-29 until 1972-03-30)
balance engineer:
Christopher Parker (classical recording and balance engineer, active from 1950s) (from 1972-03-29 until 1972-03-30)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1972-03-29 until 1972-03-30)
recording of:
Belshazzar’s Feast: IIb. By the waters of Babylon (from 1972-03-29 until 1972-03-30)
composer:
William Walton (British composer and conductor)
part of:
Belshazzar’s Feast: II. If I forget thee, O Jerusalem / By the waters of Babylon
Sir William Walton3:41
4Belshazzar’s Feast: IV. Babylon Was a Great City
producer:
Christopher Bishop (conductor/producer)
baritone vocals:
John Shirley‐Quirk (bass-baritone) (from 1972-03-29 until 1972-03-30)
choir vocals:
London Symphony Chorus (from 1972-03-29 until 1972-03-30)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1972-03-29 until 1972-03-30)
conductor:
André Previn (pianist, conductor, composer, arranger) (from 1972-03-29 until 1972-03-30)
chorus master:
Arthur Oldham (chorus master) (from 1972-03-29 until 1972-03-30)
balance engineer:
Christopher Parker (classical recording and balance engineer, active from 1950s) (from 1972-03-29 until 1972-03-30)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1972-03-29 until 1972-03-30)
recording of:
Belshazzar’s Feast: III. Babylon was a great city (from 1972-03-29 until 1972-03-30)
composer:
William Walton (British composer and conductor)
part of:
Belshazzar’s Feast
Sir William Walton4:26
5Belshazzar’s Feast: V. Praise Ye the God of Gold
producer:
Christopher Bishop (conductor/producer)
baritone vocals:
John Shirley‐Quirk (bass-baritone) (from 1972-03-29 until 1972-03-30)
choir vocals:
London Symphony Chorus (from 1972-03-29 until 1972-03-30)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1972-03-29 until 1972-03-30)
conductor:
André Previn (pianist, conductor, composer, arranger) (from 1972-03-29 until 1972-03-30)
chorus master:
Arthur Oldham (chorus master) (from 1972-03-29 until 1972-03-30)
balance engineer:
Christopher Parker (classical recording and balance engineer, active from 1950s) (from 1972-03-29 until 1972-03-30)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1972-03-29 until 1972-03-30)
recording of:
Belshazzar’s Feast: V. Praise ye the God of Gold (from 1972-03-29 until 1972-03-30)
composer:
William Walton (British composer and conductor)
part of:
Belshazzar’s Feast
Sir William Walton5:19
6Belshazzar’s Feast: VI. Thus in Babylon the Mighty City
producer:
Christopher Bishop (conductor/producer)
choir vocals:
London Symphony Chorus (from 1972-03-29 until 1972-03-30)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1972-03-29 until 1972-03-30)
conductor:
André Previn (pianist, conductor, composer, arranger) (from 1972-03-29 until 1972-03-30)
chorus master:
Arthur Oldham (chorus master) (from 1972-03-29 until 1972-03-30)
balance engineer:
Christopher Parker (classical recording and balance engineer, active from 1950s) (from 1972-03-29 until 1972-03-30)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1972-03-29 until 1972-03-30)
recording of:
Belshazzar’s Feast: VI. Thus in Babylon the mighty city (from 1972-03-29 until 1972-03-30)
composer:
William Walton (British composer and conductor)
part of:
Belshazzar’s Feast
Sir William Walton3:24
7Belshazzar’s Feast: VII. And in That Same Hour, as They Feasted
producer:
Christopher Bishop (conductor/producer)
baritone vocals:
John Shirley‐Quirk (bass-baritone) (from 1972-03-29 until 1972-03-30)
choir vocals:
London Symphony Chorus (from 1972-03-29 until 1972-03-30)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1972-03-29 until 1972-03-30)
conductor:
André Previn (pianist, conductor, composer, arranger) (from 1972-03-29 until 1972-03-30)
chorus master:
Arthur Oldham (chorus master) (from 1972-03-29 until 1972-03-30)
balance engineer:
Christopher Parker (classical recording and balance engineer, active from 1950s) (from 1972-03-29 until 1972-03-30)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1972-03-29 until 1972-03-30)
recording of:
Belshazzar’s Feast: VII. And in that same hour, as they feasted (from 1972-03-29 until 1972-03-30)
composer:
William Walton (British composer and conductor)
part of:
Belshazzar’s Feast
Sir William Walton2:18
8Belshazzar’s Feast: VIII. Then Sing Aloud to God Our Strength
producer:
Christopher Bishop (conductor/producer)
choir vocals:
London Symphony Chorus (from 1972-03-29 until 1972-03-30)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1972-03-29 until 1972-03-30)
conductor:
André Previn (pianist, conductor, composer, arranger) (from 1972-03-29 until 1972-03-30)
chorus master:
Arthur Oldham (chorus master) (from 1972-03-29 until 1972-03-30)
balance engineer:
Christopher Parker (classical recording and balance engineer, active from 1950s) (from 1972-03-29 until 1972-03-30)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1972-03-29 until 1972-03-30)
recording of:
Belshazzar’s Feast: VIII. Then sing aloud to God our strength (from 1972-03-29 until 1972-03-30)
composer:
William Walton (British composer and conductor)
part of:
Belshazzar’s Feast
Sir William Walton4:15
9Belshazzar’s Feast: IX. The Trumpeters and Pipers Are Silent
producer:
Christopher Bishop (conductor/producer)
choir vocals:
London Symphony Chorus (from 1972-03-29 until 1972-03-30)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1972-03-29 until 1972-03-30)
conductor:
André Previn (pianist, conductor, composer, arranger) (from 1972-03-29 until 1972-03-30)
chorus master:
Arthur Oldham (chorus master) (from 1972-03-29 until 1972-03-30)
balance engineer:
Christopher Parker (classical recording and balance engineer, active from 1950s) (from 1972-03-29 until 1972-03-30)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1972-03-29 until 1972-03-30)
recording of:
Belshazzar’s Feast: IX. The trumpeters and pipers are silent (from 1972-03-29 until 1972-03-30)
composer:
William Walton (British composer and conductor)
part of:
Belshazzar’s Feast
Sir William Walton1:29
10Belshazzar’s Feast: X. Then Sing Aloud to God Our Strength
producer:
Christopher Bishop (conductor/producer)
choir vocals:
London Symphony Chorus (from 1972-03-29 until 1972-03-30)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1972-03-29 until 1972-03-30)
conductor:
André Previn (pianist, conductor, composer, arranger) (from 1972-03-29 until 1972-03-30)
chorus master:
Arthur Oldham (chorus master) (from 1972-03-29 until 1972-03-30)
balance engineer:
Christopher Parker (classical recording and balance engineer, active from 1950s) (from 1972-03-29 until 1972-03-30)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1972-03-29 until 1972-03-30)
recording of:
Belshazzar’s Feast: X. Then sing aloud to God our strength (reprise) (from 1972-03-29 until 1972-03-30)
composer:
William Walton (British composer and conductor)
part of:
Belshazzar’s Feast
Sir William Walton3:53
11Improvisations on an Impromptu of Benjamin Britten: I. Lento – Movendo
producer:
Christopher Bishop (conductor/producer)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (on 1972-05-16)
conductor:
André Previn (pianist, conductor, composer, arranger) (on 1972-05-16)
balance engineer:
Christopher Parker (classical recording and balance engineer, active from 1950s) (on 1972-05-16)
recorded at:
No. 1 Studio, Abbey Road in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1972-05-16)
partial recording of:
Improvisations on an Impromptu of Benjamin Britten (on 1972-05-16)
composer:
William Walton (British composer and conductor) (in 1969)
is based on:
Concerto for Piano, op. 13: III. Impromptu
Sir William Walton5:11
12Improvisations on an Impromptu of Benjamin Britten: II. Vivo – Più animato poco a poco
producer:
Christopher Bishop (conductor/producer)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (on 1972-05-16)
conductor:
André Previn (pianist, conductor, composer, arranger) (on 1972-05-16)
balance engineer:
Christopher Parker (classical recording and balance engineer, active from 1950s) (on 1972-05-16)
recorded at:
No. 1 Studio, Abbey Road in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1972-05-16)
partial recording of:
Improvisations on an Impromptu of Benjamin Britten (on 1972-05-16)
composer:
William Walton (British composer and conductor) (in 1969)
is based on:
Concerto for Piano, op. 13: III. Impromptu
Sir William Walton2:54
13Improvisations on an Impromptu of Benjamin Britten: III. Moderato
producer:
Christopher Bishop (conductor/producer)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (on 1972-05-16)
conductor:
André Previn (pianist, conductor, composer, arranger) (on 1972-05-16)
balance engineer:
Christopher Parker (classical recording and balance engineer, active from 1950s) (on 1972-05-16)
recorded at:
No. 1 Studio, Abbey Road in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1972-05-16)
partial recording of:
Improvisations on an Impromptu of Benjamin Britten (on 1972-05-16)
composer:
William Walton (British composer and conductor) (in 1969)
is based on:
Concerto for Piano, op. 13: III. Impromptu
Sir William Walton4:36
14Improvisations on an Impromptu of Benjamin Britten: IV. Scherzando – Giocoso
producer:
Christopher Bishop (conductor/producer)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (on 1972-05-16)
conductor:
André Previn (pianist, conductor, composer, arranger) (on 1972-05-16)
balance engineer:
Christopher Parker (classical recording and balance engineer, active from 1950s) (on 1972-05-16)
recorded at:
No. 1 Studio, Abbey Road in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1972-05-16)
partial recording of:
Improvisations on an Impromptu of Benjamin Britten (on 1972-05-16)
composer:
William Walton (British composer and conductor) (in 1969)
is based on:
Concerto for Piano, op. 13: III. Impromptu
Sir William Walton3:30