Ritual Dances from ‘The Midsummer Marriage’: Second Dance: ‘The Waters in Winter’ - Transformation and Preparation - Third Dance: ‘The Air in Spring’ - Preparation and Fourth Dance ‘Fire in Summer’ by Matthew Best, Chorus of Opera North, Rita Cullis, Mark Curtis, Margaret McDonald, English Northern Philharmonia, Michael Tippett

First released: 16 Aug 1997, Length: 15:53

Creators (7)

Conductor

1. Sir Michael Tippett

Orchestra

1. Orchestra of Opera North

Vocals

1. Chorus of Opera North choir vocals
2. Margaret McDonald mezzo-soprano vocals
3. Mark Curtis tenor vocals
4. Matthew Best bass vocals
5. Rita Cullis soprano vocals

Works (1)

Recording Of

1. Ritual Dances from The Midsummer Marriage partial
   

   Composer

   1. Sir Michael Tippett (1947 - 1952)

Releases containing this recording (1)

Official

Album - Compilation

1. Proms 1997 16 Aug 1997 Various Artists