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A Sacred Trilogy
Words and music by Hector Berlioz
English version by Paul England (soprano) (baritone)(bass)(tenor) (tenor) (bass)(Bass)
The Bach Choir
London Symphony Orchestra
(Leader, George Stratton )
Conducted by Reginald Jacques
(Continued in next column)
Part 1: ' 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. 0 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; Hosanna
Part Z: ' The Flight Into Egypt
Overture
Chorus: Thou must leave thy lowly dwelling
The Repose of the Holy Family
Air (The Narrator): How are the weary pilgrims led

Contributors

Music By:
Hector Berlioz
Leader:
George Stratton
Conducted By:
Reginald Jacques
Mary:
Elsie Suddaby
Joseph:
Gordon Clinton
Herod:
Norman Walker
Narrator:
Richard Lewis
A Centurion:
Richard Lewis
Polydorus:
Richard Standen
The Father of the Family:
Richard Standen

Book review by Geoffrey Webb
Dr. Joan Evans ' ' English Art 1307-1461 is the first to appear of the eleven volumes of the Oxford History of English Art, though it is the fifth in the series. Professor Webb reviews Dr. Evans' book with particular reference to traditional and recent trends in the writing of art history.

Contributors

Review By:
Geoffrey Webb
Review By:
Dr. Joan Evans

Part 3: ' 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: 0 my soul

Contributors

Unknown:
Mary. Joseph

Third Programme

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