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by Berlioz.
The Station Repertory Choir
The Augmented Station Orchestra, conducted by Warwick Braithwaite

Part I: The Dream of Herod
Recit. (The Narrator), 'When in Judah of old'
A March by Night
Recit. and Air (Herod), 'Again, that vision'
Chorus, 'The Soothsayers of Judah'
Cabalistic Dance and Evocation of Spirits
Chorus of Soothsayers, 'The dream is true O King'
Air (Herod), 'Tis done, 'tis done'
Chorus (Male Voices), 'Yes, by the sword'
Duet (Mary and Joseph), 'See, darling child'
Chorus (Unseen Angels), 'Joseph and Mary' and 'Hosanna'

Part II: The Flight into Egypt
Overture
The Repose of the Holy Family
Air (The Narrator), 'Now are the weary pilgrims led'

Part III: The Arrival at Sais
Air (The Narrator), 'Through burning sands they took their weary way'
Duet (Mary and Joseph), 'Here in this teeming city'
Air (The Father of the Family) and Chorus, 'Be welcome, friends'
Chorus of Ishmaelites, 'Bind up their wounded feet'
Chorus, 'Therefore be persuaded'
Trio, for Harp and Two Flutes
Trio (Mary, Joseph, and The Father) and Chorus,'Now take thy rest'

Epilogue
Recit, (The Narrator), 'So by the hand of Strangers'
Final Chorus, 'O my soul'

Contributors

Composer:
Hector Berlioz
Singers:
The Station Repertory Choir
Musicians:
The Augmented Station Orchestra
Conductor:
Warwick Braithwaite
Mary:
Eda Bennie (Soprano)
Joseph/Polydorus:
Glyn Eastman (Baritone)
Herod/The Father of the Family:
Harry Brindle (Bass)
The Narrator/A Centurion:
Walter Glynne (Tenor)

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