Annotation

Recording location:
Symphony Hall, Birmingham

Violin concertos
Recording date: 9-11 April 1995
First appearance on: EMI Classics: 7243 5 55607 2 8

Symphonie Concertante (Symphony No. 4)
Recording date: 11-12 October 1996
First appearance on: EMI Classics: 7243 5 56823 2 1

All music here appeared together on (but Symphony No. 4 was first on the CD):
Label: EMI - Date: UK-2004-05 - Cat.No.: 7243 5 57777 2 0 - Barcode: 724355777720 - ASIN: B0001Y4KHO - Format: CD

Recorded at the Symphony Hall, Birmingham, UK

Songs of a Fairy-tale Princess for voice and orchestra, Op. 31:
20. March 2006

Harnasie Ballet-pantomime in two tableaux for tenor, chorus and orchestra, Op. 55:
23-25 October 2002

Love Songs of Hafiz for high voice and orchestra, Op. 26:
Tracks 15-18: 23-25 October 2002
Tracks 19-22: 30 June 2004

This was earlier released as Songs of a Fairytale Princess / Harnasie / Love Songs of Hafiz:
Label: EMI - Date: UK-2006-10 - Cat.No.: 3 64435 2 - Barcode: 0094636443522 - ASIN: B000HC2NJM - Format: CD

See disc 3 for details on Król Roger.

Recorded at Symphony Hall, Birmingham, UK

Stabat Mater, Op. 53: 3-4 April 1993
Elzbieta Szmytka: Soprano
Florence Quivar: Mezzo-soprano
John Connell: Bass

Litania do Marii Panny, Op. 59: 3-4 April 1993
Elzbieta Szmytka: Soprano

Symphony No. 3, Op. 59: 1-2 October 1993
John Garrison: Tenor
Peter Thomas: Violin

Tracks not from Król Roger earlier first released on Choral Works:
Label: EMI Classics - Date: UK-1994-06 - Barcode: 0724355512123 - ASIN: B000002RU8 - Format: CD

Then rereleased in EMI's series Great Recordings of the Century:
Label: EMI Classics - Date: UK-2006-08 - Barcode: 0094636159225 - ASIN: B000GH2WPS - Format: CD
Label: Angel Records - Date: US-2006-10 - Barcode: 0094636159324 - ASIN: B000I2ISN6 - Format: CD

Annotation last modified on 2013-11-03 02:04 UTC.

Tracklist

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1Songs of a Fairy-tale Princess: The Lonely Moon
producer:
Stephen Johns (producer)
soprano vocals:
Iwona Sobotka (soprano) (on 2006-03-20)
orchestra:
City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (on 2006-03-20)
conductor:
Simon Rattle (conductor) (on 2006-03-20)
balance engineer:
Mike Clements (sound engineer for classical recordings, AKA "Mr. Bear" in his early work) (on 2006-03-20)
recorded at:
Symphony Hall (Birmingham) in Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom (on 2006-03-20)
recording of:
Pieśni księżnicki z baśni, op. 31: No. 1. Samotny księżyc (for voice and orchestra) (on 2006-03-20)
orchestrator:
Karol Szymanowski (Polish composer) (in 1933)
lyricist:
Zofia Szymanowska
composer:
Karol Szymanowski (Polish composer)
orchestration of:
Pieśni księżnicki z baśni, op. 31: No. 1. Samotny księżyc
part of:
Pieśni księżnicki z baśni, op. 31 (Songs of the Fairy-tale Princess, for voice and orchestra, partial orch. by the composer)
part of:
Pieśni księżnicki z baśni, op. 31 (Songs of the Fairy-tale Princess, orch. completed by Oramo)
part of:
Pieśni księżnicki z baśni, op. 31 (Songs of the Fairy-tale Princess, orch. completed by Dozza)
Karol Szymanowski4:44
2Songs of a Fairy-tale Princess: The Nightingale
producer:
Stephen Johns (producer)
soprano vocals:
Iwona Sobotka (soprano) (on 2006-03-20)
orchestra:
City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (on 2006-03-20)
conductor:
Simon Rattle (conductor) (on 2006-03-20)
balance engineer:
Mike Clements (sound engineer for classical recordings, AKA "Mr. Bear" in his early work) (on 2006-03-20)
recorded at:
Symphony Hall (Birmingham) in Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom (on 2006-03-20)
recording of:
Pieśni księżnicki z baśni, op. 31: No. 2. Słowik (for voice and orchestra) (on 2006-03-20)
orchestrator:
Karol Szymanowski (Polish composer) (in 1933)
lyricist:
Zofia Szymanowska
composer:
Karol Szymanowski (Polish composer)
orchestration of:
Pieśni księżnicki z baśni, op. 31: No. 2. Słowik
part of:
Pieśni księżnicki z baśni, op. 31 (Songs of the Fairy-tale Princess, for voice and orchestra, partial orch. by the composer)
part of:
Pieśni księżnicki z baśni, op. 31 (Songs of the Fairy-tale Princess, orch. completed by Oramo)
part of:
Pieśni księżnicki z baśni, op. 31 (Songs of the Fairy-tale Princess, orch. completed by Dozza)
Karol Szymanowski2:55
3Songs of a Fairy-tale Princess: Dance
producer:
Stephen Johns (producer)
soprano vocals:
Iwona Sobotka (soprano) (on 2006-03-20)
orchestra:
City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (on 2006-03-20)
conductor:
Simon Rattle (conductor) (on 2006-03-20)
balance engineer:
Mike Clements (sound engineer for classical recordings, AKA "Mr. Bear" in his early work) (on 2006-03-20)
recorded at:
Symphony Hall (Birmingham) in Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom (on 2006-03-20)
recording of:
Pieśni księżnicki z baśni, op. 31: No. 4. Taniec (for voice and orchestra) (on 2006-03-20)
orchestrator:
Karol Szymanowski (Polish composer) (in 1933)
lyricist:
Zofia Szymanowska
composer:
Karol Szymanowski (Polish composer)
orchestration of:
Pieśni księżnicki z baśni, op. 31: No. 4. Taniec
part of:
Pieśni księżnicki z baśni, op. 31 (Songs of the Fairy-tale Princess, for voice and orchestra, partial orch. by the composer)
part of:
Pieśni księżnicki z baśni, op. 31 (Songs of the Fairy-tale Princess, orch. completed by Oramo)
part of:
Pieśni księżnicki z baśni, op. 31 (Songs of the Fairy-tale Princess, orch. completed by Dozza)
Karol Szymanowski2:12
4Harnasie: Tableau I, In the mountain pasture, No. 1: Driving the Sheep
producer:
Stephen Johns (producer)
orchestra:
City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (from 2002-10-23 until 2002-10-25)
conductor:
Simon Rattle (conductor) (from 2002-10-23 until 2002-10-25)
balance engineer:
Mike Clements (sound engineer for classical recordings, AKA "Mr. Bear" in his early work) (from 2002-10-23 until 2002-10-25)
recorded at:
Symphony Hall (Birmingham) in Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom (from 2002-10-23 until 2002-10-25)
recording of:
Harnasie: Tableau I "In the mountain pasture": No. 1. Driving the Sheep (from 2002-10-23 until 2002-10-25)
composer:
Karol Szymanowski (Polish composer) (from 1923 until 1931)
part of:
Harnasie, op. 55
Karol Szymanowski4:23
5Harnasie: Tableau I, In the mountain pasture, No. 2: Mimed Scene (Courtship)
producer:
Stephen Johns (producer)
orchestra:
City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (from 2002-10-23 until 2002-10-25)
conductor:
Simon Rattle (conductor) (from 2002-10-23 until 2002-10-25)
balance engineer:
Mike Clements (sound engineer for classical recordings, AKA "Mr. Bear" in his early work) (from 2002-10-23 until 2002-10-25)
recorded at:
Symphony Hall (Birmingham) in Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom (from 2002-10-23 until 2002-10-25)
recording of:
Harnasie: Tableau I "In the mountain pasture": No. 2. Mimed Scene (Courtship) (from 2002-10-23 until 2002-10-25)
composer:
Karol Szymanowski (Polish composer) (from 1923 until 1931)
part of:
Harnasie, op. 55
Karol Szymanowski2:06
6Harnasie: Tableau I, In the mountain pasture, No. 3: The Tatra Robbers' March
producer:
Stephen Johns (producer)
tenor vocals:
Timothy Robinson (tenor) (from 2002-10-23 until 2002-10-25)
orchestra:
City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (from 2002-10-23 until 2002-10-25)
conductor:
Simon Rattle (conductor) (from 2002-10-23 until 2002-10-25)
balance engineer:
Mike Clements (sound engineer for classical recordings, AKA "Mr. Bear" in his early work) (from 2002-10-23 until 2002-10-25)
recorded at:
Symphony Hall (Birmingham) in Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom (from 2002-10-23 until 2002-10-25)
recording of:
Harnasie: Tableau I "In the mountain pasture": No. 3. The Tatra Robbers' March (from 2002-10-23 until 2002-10-25)
composer:
Karol Szymanowski (Polish composer) (from 1923 until 1931)
part of:
Harnasie, op. 55
Karol Szymanowski1:39
7Harnasie: Tableau I, In the mountain pasture, No. 4: Mimed Scene (The Harnaś and the girl)
producer:
Stephen Johns (producer)
orchestra:
City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (from 2002-10-23 until 2002-10-25)
conductor:
Simon Rattle (conductor) (from 2002-10-23 until 2002-10-25)
balance engineer:
Mike Clements (sound engineer for classical recordings, AKA "Mr. Bear" in his early work) (from 2002-10-23 until 2002-10-25)
recorded at:
Symphony Hall (Birmingham) in Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom (from 2002-10-23 until 2002-10-25)
recording of:
Harnasie: Tableau I "In the mountain pasture": No. 4. Mimed Scene (The Harnaś and the girl) (from 2002-10-23 until 2002-10-25)
composer:
Karol Szymanowski (Polish composer) (from 1923 until 1931)
part of:
Harnasie, op. 55
Karol Szymanowski3:32
8Harnasie: Tableau I, In the mountain pasture, No. 5: The Tatra Robbers' Dance. Finale
producer:
Stephen Johns (producer)
orchestra:
City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (from 2002-10-23 until 2002-10-25)
conductor:
Simon Rattle (conductor) (from 2002-10-23 until 2002-10-25)
balance engineer:
Mike Clements (sound engineer for classical recordings, AKA "Mr. Bear" in his early work) (from 2002-10-23 until 2002-10-25)
recorded at:
Symphony Hall (Birmingham) in Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom (from 2002-10-23 until 2002-10-25)
recording of:
Harnasie: Tableau I "In the mountain pasture": No. 5. The Tatra Robbers' Dance. Finale (from 2002-10-23 until 2002-10-25)
composer:
Karol Szymanowski (Polish composer) (from 1923 until 1931)
part of:
Harnasie, op. 55
Karol Szymanowski4:20
9Harnasie: Tableau I, In the mountain pasture, No. 6a: The Wedding
producer:
Stephen Johns (producer)
choir vocals:
City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra Chorus (from 2002-10-23 until 2002-10-25)
orchestra:
City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (from 2002-10-23 until 2002-10-25)
conductor:
Simon Rattle (conductor) (from 2002-10-23 until 2002-10-25)
balance engineer:
Mike Clements (sound engineer for classical recordings, AKA "Mr. Bear" in his early work) (from 2002-10-23 until 2002-10-25)
recorded at:
Symphony Hall (Birmingham) in Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom (from 2002-10-23 until 2002-10-25)
recording of:
Harnasie: Tableau II "In the Inn": No. 6a. The Wedding (from 2002-10-23 until 2002-10-25)
composer:
Karol Szymanowski (Polish composer) (from 1923 until 1931)
part of:
Harnasie, op. 55
Karol Szymanowski2:25
10Harnasie: Tableau I, In the mountain pasture, No. 6b: Entry of the Bride
producer:
Stephen Johns (producer)
choir vocals:
City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra Chorus (from 2002-10-23 until 2002-10-25)
orchestra:
City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (from 2002-10-23 until 2002-10-25)
conductor:
Simon Rattle (conductor) (from 2002-10-23 until 2002-10-25)
balance engineer:
Mike Clements (sound engineer for classical recordings, AKA "Mr. Bear" in his early work) (from 2002-10-23 until 2002-10-25)
recorded at:
Symphony Hall (Birmingham) in Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom (from 2002-10-23 until 2002-10-25)
recording of:
Harnasie: Tableau II "In the Inn": No. 6b. Entry of the Bride (from 2002-10-23 until 2002-10-25)
composer:
Karol Szymanowski (Polish composer) (from 1923 until 1931)
part of:
Harnasie, op. 55
Karol Szymanowski1:57
11Harnasie: Tableau I, In the mountain pasture, No. 6c: Drinking Song
producer:
Stephen Johns (producer)
choir vocals:
City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra Chorus (from 2002-10-23 until 2002-10-25)
orchestra:
City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (from 2002-10-23 until 2002-10-25)
conductor:
Simon Rattle (conductor) (from 2002-10-23 until 2002-10-25)
balance engineer:
Mike Clements (sound engineer for classical recordings, AKA "Mr. Bear" in his early work) (from 2002-10-23 until 2002-10-25)
recorded at:
Symphony Hall (Birmingham) in Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom (from 2002-10-23 until 2002-10-25)
recording of:
Harnasie: Tableau II "In the Inn": No. 6c. Drinking Song (from 2002-10-23 until 2002-10-25)
composer:
Karol Szymanowski (Polish composer) (from 1923 until 1931)
part of:
Harnasie, op. 55
Karol Szymanowski1:09
12Harnasie: Tableau I, In the mountain pasture, No. 7: The Tatra Highlanders' Dance
producer:
Stephen Johns (producer)
tenor vocals:
Timothy Robinson (tenor)
orchestra:
City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (from 2002-10-23 until 2002-10-25)
conductor:
Simon Rattle (conductor) (from 2002-10-23 until 2002-10-25)
balance engineer:
Mike Clements (sound engineer for classical recordings, AKA "Mr. Bear" in his early work) (from 2002-10-23 until 2002-10-25)
recorded at:
Symphony Hall (Birmingham) in Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom (from 2002-10-23 until 2002-10-25)
recording of:
Harnasie: Tableau II "In the Inn": No. 7. The Tatra Highlanders' Dance (from 2002-10-23 until 2002-10-25)
composer:
Karol Szymanowski (Polish composer) (from 1923 until 1931)
part of:
Harnasie, op. 55
Karol Szymanowski3:50
13Harnasie: Tableau I, In the mountain pasture, No. 8: Raid of the Harnasie. Dance
producer:
Stephen Johns (producer)
choir vocals:
City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra Chorus (from 2002-10-23 until 2002-10-25)
orchestra:
City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (from 2002-10-23 until 2002-10-25)
conductor:
Simon Rattle (conductor) (from 2002-10-23 until 2002-10-25)
balance engineer:
Mike Clements (sound engineer for classical recordings, AKA "Mr. Bear" in his early work) (from 2002-10-23 until 2002-10-25)
recorded at:
Symphony Hall (Birmingham) in Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom (from 2002-10-23 until 2002-10-25)
recording of:
Harnasie: Tableau II "In the Inn": No. 8. Raid of the Harnasie. Dance (from 2002-10-23 until 2002-10-25)
composer:
Karol Szymanowski (Polish composer) (from 1923 until 1931)
part of:
Harnasie, op. 55
Karol Szymanowski5:32
14Harnasie: Tableau I, In the mountain pasture, No. 9: Epilogue
producer:
Stephen Johns (producer)
tenor vocals:
Timothy Robinson (tenor) (from 2002-10-23 until 2002-10-25)
orchestra:
City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (from 2002-10-23 until 2002-10-25)
conductor:
Simon Rattle (conductor) (from 2002-10-23 until 2002-10-25)
balance engineer:
Mike Clements (sound engineer for classical recordings, AKA "Mr. Bear" in his early work) (from 2002-10-23 until 2002-10-25)
recorded at:
Symphony Hall (Birmingham) in Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom (from 2002-10-23 until 2002-10-25)
recording of:
Harnasie: Tableau II "In the Inn": No. 9. Epilogue (from 2002-10-23 until 2002-10-25)
composer:
Karol Szymanowski (Polish composer) (from 1923 until 1931)
part of:
Harnasie, op. 55
Karol Szymanowski2:56
15Love Songs of Hafiz: Desires
producer:
Stephen Johns (producer)
mezzo-soprano vocals:
Katarina Karnéus (on 2004-06-30)
orchestra:
City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (on 2004-06-30)
conductor:
Simon Rattle (conductor) (on 2004-06-30)
balance engineer:
Mike Clements (sound engineer for classical recordings, AKA "Mr. Bear" in his early work) (on 2004-06-30)
recorded at:
Symphony Hall (Birmingham) in Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom (on 2004-06-30)
recording of:
Love Songs of Hafiz, op. 26, M28: Wünsche (for voice and orchestra)
orchestrator and composer:
Karol Szymanowski (Polish composer)
orchestration of:
Love Songs of Hafiz, op. 24, M26: Wünsche (for voice and piano)
part of:
Love Songs of Hafiz, op. 26, M28 (for voice and orchestra)
Karol Szymanowski1:51
16Love Songs of Hafiz: The Infatuated East Wind
producer:
Stephen Johns (producer)
mezzo-soprano vocals:
Katarina Karnéus (on 2004-06-30)
orchestra:
City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (on 2004-06-30)
conductor:
Simon Rattle (conductor) (on 2004-06-30)
balance engineer:
Mike Clements (sound engineer for classical recordings, AKA "Mr. Bear" in his early work) (on 2004-06-30)
recorded at:
Symphony Hall (Birmingham) in Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom (on 2004-06-30)
recording of:
Love Songs of Hafiz, op. 26, M28: Der Verliebte Ostwind (for voice and orchestra)
orchestrator and composer:
Karol Szymanowski (Polish composer)
orchestration of:
Love Songs of Hafiz, op. 24, M26: Der verliebte Ostwind (for voice and piano)
part of:
Love Songs of Hafiz, op. 26, M28 (for voice and orchestra)
Karol Szymanowski1:56
17Love Songs of Hafiz: Dance
producer:
Stephen Johns (producer)
mezzo-soprano vocals:
Katarina Karnéus (on 2004-06-30)
orchestra:
City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (on 2004-06-30)
conductor:
Simon Rattle (conductor) (on 2004-06-30)
balance engineer:
Mike Clements (sound engineer for classical recordings, AKA "Mr. Bear" in his early work) (on 2004-06-30)
recorded at:
Symphony Hall (Birmingham) in Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom (on 2004-06-30)
recording of:
Love Songs of Hafiz, op. 26, M28: Tanz (for voice and orchestra)
orchestrator and composer:
Karol Szymanowski (Polish composer)
orchestration of:
Love Songs of Hafiz, op. 24, M26: Tanz (for voice and piano)
part of:
Love Songs of Hafiz, op. 26, M28 (for voice and orchestra)
Karol Szymanowski1:48
18Love Songs of Hafiz: Pearls of My soul
producer:
Stephen Johns (producer)
mezzo-soprano vocals:
Katarina Karnéus (on 2004-06-30)
orchestra:
City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (on 2004-06-30)
conductor:
Simon Rattle (conductor) (on 2004-06-30)
balance engineer:
Mike Clements (sound engineer for classical recordings, AKA "Mr. Bear" in his early work) (on 2004-06-30)
recorded at:
Symphony Hall (Birmingham) in Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom (on 2004-06-30)
recording of:
Love Songs of Hafiz, op. 26, M28: Die Perlen meiner Seele
composer:
Karol Szymanowski (Polish composer)
part of:
Love Songs of Hafiz, op. 26, M28 (for voice and orchestra)
Karol Szymanowski1:50
19Love Songs of Hafiz: Eternal Youth
producer:
Stephen Johns (producer)
mezzo-soprano vocals:
Katarina Karnéus (on 2004-06-30)
orchestra:
City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (on 2004-06-30)
conductor:
Simon Rattle (conductor) (on 2004-06-30)
balance engineer:
Mike Clements (sound engineer for classical recordings, AKA "Mr. Bear" in his early work) (on 2004-06-30)
recorded at:
Symphony Hall (Birmingham) in Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom (on 2004-06-30)
recording of:
Love Songs of Hafiz, op. 26, M28: Jugend im Alter
composer:
Karol Szymanowski (Polish composer)
part of:
Love Songs of Hafiz, op. 26, M28 (for voice and orchestra)
Karol Szymanowski3:00
20Love Songs of Hafiz: Your Voice
producer:
Stephen Johns (producer)
mezzo-soprano vocals:
Katarina Karnéus (on 2004-06-30)
orchestra:
City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (on 2004-06-30)
conductor:
Simon Rattle (conductor) (on 2004-06-30)
balance engineer:
Mike Clements (sound engineer for classical recordings, AKA "Mr. Bear" in his early work) (on 2004-06-30)
recorded at:
Symphony Hall (Birmingham) in Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom (on 2004-06-30)
recording of:
Love Songs of Hafiz, op. 26, M28: Deine Stimme
composer:
Karol Szymanowski (Polish composer)
part of:
Love Songs of Hafiz, op. 26, M28 (for voice and orchestra)
Karol Szymanowski2:46
21Love Songs of Hafiz: Drinking Song
producer:
Stephen Johns (producer)
mezzo-soprano vocals:
Katarina Karnéus (on 2004-06-30)
orchestra:
City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (on 2004-06-30)
conductor:
Simon Rattle (conductor) (on 2004-06-30)
balance engineer:
Mike Clements (sound engineer for classical recordings, AKA "Mr. Bear" in his early work) (on 2004-06-30)
recorded at:
Symphony Hall (Birmingham) in Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom (on 2004-06-30)
recording of:
Love Songs of Hafiz, op. 26, M28: Trinklied
composer:
Karol Szymanowski (Polish composer)
part of:
Love Songs of Hafiz, op. 26, M28 (for voice and orchestra)
Karol Szymanowski2:34
22Love Songs of Hafiz: Hafiz' Grave
producer:
Stephen Johns (producer)
mezzo-soprano vocals:
Katarina Karnéus (on 2004-06-30)
orchestra:
City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (on 2004-06-30)
conductor:
Simon Rattle (conductor) (on 2004-06-30)
balance engineer:
Mike Clements (sound engineer for classical recordings, AKA "Mr. Bear" in his early work) (on 2004-06-30)
recorded at:
Symphony Hall (Birmingham) in Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom (on 2004-06-30)
recording of:
Love Songs of Hafiz, op. 26, M28: Das Grab des Hafis
composer:
Karol Szymanowski (Polish composer)
part of:
Love Songs of Hafiz, op. 26, M28 (for voice and orchestra)
Karol Szymanowski5:47
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