Beecham, Thomas, 1879-1961. Beecham collection

In the 1st work: Vera Terry, soprano ; René Soames, tenor ; Fabian Smith, Frederick Sharp, Gordon Clinton, baritones ; supporting soloists ; BBC Theatre Chorus ; Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. In the 2nd: Olga Haley, soprano ; Roy Henderson, baritone ; London Select Choir ; London Philharmonic Orchestra. Conductor in both works: Sir Thomas Beecham

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A Village Romeo and Juliet, Scene 1: A piece of land on a hill (16:35) -- A Village Romeo and Juliet, Scene 2: Outside Marti's house. Lento (11:27) -- A Village Romeo and Juliet, Scene 3: The Wildland. Poco meno (14:38) -- A Village Romeo and Juliet, Scene 4: Interior of Marti's house, Pt. I (15:10) -- A Village Romeo and Juliet, Scene 4: Interior of Marti's house, The Dream of Sali and Vrenchen (12:27) -- A Village Romeo and Juliet, Scene 5: The Fair (8:24) -- A Village Romeo and Juliet, Scene 5: The Fair, The Walk to the Paradise Garden (10:20) -- A Village Romeo and Juliet, Scene 6: The Paradise Garden (23:41) -- Songs of Sunset: No. 1, A song of the setting sun! (Chorus) (2:36) -- Songs of Sunset: No. 2, Cease smiling, Dear! A little while be sad (Mezzo-Soprano, Baritone) (4:22) -- Songs of Sunset: No. 3, Pale amber sunlight fails (Chorus) (4:23) -- Songs of Sunset: No. 4, Exceeding sorrow consumeth my sad heart! (Mezzo-Soprano) (3:48) -- Songs of Sunset: No. 5, By the sad waters of separation (Baritone) (4:12) -- Songs of Sunset: No. 6, See how the trees and osiers lithe (Mezzo-Soprano, Baritone, Chorus) (3:45) -- Songs of Sunset: No. 7, I was not sorrowful, I could not weep (Baritone) (4:04) -- Songs of Sunset: No. 8, They are not long, the weeping and the laughter (Mezzo-Soprano, Baritone, Chorus) (2:34)