The ballad of Baby Doe
Operatic interpretation of the love story of silver baron Horace Tabor and Baby Doe (Elizabeth McCourt).
| Main Author: | Moore, Douglas, 1893-1969. |
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| Other Authors: | Latouche, John, 1914-1956,, Sills, Beverly,, Bible, Frances,, Cassel, Walter,, Buckley, Emerson, 1916-1989,, New York City Opera, |
| Format: | CD |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
Hamburg : New York :
Deutsche Grammophon ; Manufactured and marketed by PolyGram Classics & Jazz,
[1999]
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| Physical Description: |
2 audio discs (135 min.) : digital, stereophonic ; 4 3/4 in. |
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| Summary: |
Operatic interpretation of the love story of silver baron Horace Tabor and Baby Doe (Elizabeth McCourt). |
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| Item Description: |
Deutsche Grammophon: 289 465 148-2 (289 465 149-2--289 465 150-2). Opera in 2 acts. Music by Douglas Moore ; libretto by John Latouche. Beverly Sills, soprano; Frances Bible, mezzo-soprano; Walter Cassel, baritone; supporting singers; New York City Opera Orchestra & Chorus; Emerson Buckley, conductor. Recorded June 1959. Previously released as MGM 3GC-1, Heliodor H 25035-3, and Deutsche Grammophon 2709-061. Compact disc. Program notes by Beverly Sill and the composer, synopsis, "The real Baby Doe story," biographical notes on the singers, and libretto (63 p. : ill.) inserted in container. Operatic interpretation of the love story of silver baron Horace Tabor and Baby Doe (Elizabeth McCourt). Sung in English. |
| Physical Description: |
2 audio discs (135 min.) : digital, stereophonic ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Playing Time: |
02:15:00 |