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Nov 6, 2011 · William Walton (1902-1983): scene dall'opera Troilus and Cressida (1954); II atto: "Now can I sleep ?" -- Elisabeth Schwarzkopf, soprano (Cressida); Richard Lewis, tenore...
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Troilus and Cressida is the first of the two operas by William Walton, and was premiered in 1954. The libretto was by Christopher Hassall, his own first opera libretto, based on Geoffrey Chaucer's poem Troilus and Criseyde. Walton dedicated the score to his wife, Susana.
Jun 25, 2021 · Troilus And Cressida (Scenes) by. Sir William Walton; Elisabeth Schwarzkopf; Richard Lewis; Philharmonia Orchestra. Angel Records (35278) Publication date. 1962. Topics. Classical.
Nov 6, 2011 · William Walton (1902-1983): scene dall'opera Troilus and Cressida (1954); II atto: "Now close your arms" e interludio "The Storm" -- Elisabeth Schwarzkopf, s...
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From Act I 00:00-15:55I. Is Cressida a slave?II. Slowly it all comes backFrom Act II Scene One 15:55-32:20III. How can I sleep?IV. If one last doubt remainV....
world premiere of Sir William Walton’s first opera, Trodlus and Cressida, which brought out tiaras in the boxes, superlatives in the critiques next morning, and an astonishing ovation from every part of the house when the composer took curtain calls . . .
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Sep 20, 2019 · Walton: Scenes from Troilus and Cressida Elisabeth Schwarzkopf. Sir William Walton. 20 September 2019. Available as Digital. Featured artists: