Dive into the captivating world of Michael Tippett's "The Midsummer Marriage," a neoclassical masterpiece brought to life by the London Philharmonic Orchestra. This live recording, released on September 23, 2022, offers a comprehensive journey through Tippett's intricate and evocative composition, spanning an impressive two hours and thirty-eight minutes.
"The Midsummer Marriage" is a richly layered opera that blends myth, psychology, and ritual, reflecting Tippett's unique vision and profound musical skill. The album captures the essence of a live performance, immersing you in the dramatic and emotional depth of the work. From the opening notes of Act I to the final moments of Act III, the opera unfolds with a mesmerizing blend of choral and orchestral elements, showcasing Tippett's mastery of both.
The tracklist is a detailed map of the opera's narrative, featuring a variety of scenes and dances that highlight the diverse musical palette of Tippett's composition. Each track offers a glimpse into the opera's complex characters and themes, from the hauntingly beautiful "I'll lay the baby to my breast and rock it" to the energetic "Fire in Summer" dance.
This album is a testament to Michael Tippett's enduring legacy as a composer, offering a profound and engaging experience for both seasoned opera enthusiasts and newcomers alike. The London Philharmonic Orchestra's performance brings a new dimension to this classic work, making it a standout addition to any music collection.
Tracks
The Midsummer Marriage, Act I Scene 1: Start - LiveMichael Tippett, Edward Gardner, London Philharmonic Orchestra, London Philharmonic Choir, English National Opera Chorus
The Midsummer Marriage, Act I Scene 1: What's that? Surely music? - LiveMichael Tippett, Edward Gardner, London Philharmonic Orchestra, English National Opera Chorus
The Midsummer Marriage, Act I Scene 2: Start - LiveMichael Tippett, Edward Gardner, London Philharmonic Orchestra
The Midsummer Marriage, Act I Scene 2: Stop! Stop, stop! - LiveMichael Tippett, Edward Gardner, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Robert Murray, Susan Bickley, Joshua Bloom
The Midsummer Marriage, Act I Scene 2: Alla marcia. Andante - LiveMichael Tippett, Edward Gardner, London Philharmonic Orchestra
The Midsummer Marriage, Act I Scene 3: Mark, Chorus - LiveMichael Tippett, Edward Gardner, London Philharmonic Orchestra, English National Opera Chorus, Robert Murray
The Midsummer Marriage, Act I Scene 4: Mark, Jenifer, Chorus - LiveMichael Tippett, Edward Gardner, London Philharmonic Orchestra, London Philharmonic Choir, English National Opera Chorus, Robert Murray, Rachel Nicholls, Ashley Riches
The Midsummer Marriage, Act I Scene 5: King Fisher, Bella, Chorus, Ancients - LiveMichael Tippett, Edward Gardner, London Philharmonic Orchestra, London Philharmonic Choir, English National Opera Chorus, Ashley Riches, Jennifer France, Susan Bickley, Joshua Bloom
The Midsummer Marriage, Act I Scene 6: Start - LiveMichael Tippett, Edward Gardner, London Philharmonic Orchestra, London Philharmonic Choir, English National Opera Chorus, Ashley Riches
The Midsummer Marriage, Act I Scene 6: So you, so you, so you're the company my daughter keeps - LiveMichael Tippett, Edward Gardner, London Philharmonic Orchestra, London Philharmonic Choir, English National Opera Chorus, Ashley Riches
The Midsummer Marriage, Act I Scene 7: King Fisher, Jack, Bella, Chorus, Sosostris - LiveMichael Tippett, Edward Gardner, London Philharmonic Orchestra, London Philharmonic Choir, English National Opera Chorus, Ashley Riches, Jennifer France, Toby Spence, Claire Barnett-Jones
The Midsummer Marriage, Act I Scene 8: Start - LiveMichael Tippett, Edward Gardner, London Philharmonic Orchestra, London Philharmonic Choir, English National Opera Chorus, Ashley Riches
The Midsummer Marriage, Act I Scene 8: Returning to the earth is cruel - LiveMichael Tippett, Edward Gardner, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Robert Murray, Rachel Nicholls, Ashley Riches, Susan Bickley, Joshua Bloom
The Midsummer Marriage, Act I Scene 8: Is it so strange… - LiveMichael Tippett, Edward Gardner, London Philharmonic Orchestra, English National Opera Chorus, Rachel Nicholls, Ashley Riches, Joshua Bloom
The Midsummer Marriage, Act I Scene 8: You, you who were with me when she left me - LiveMichael Tippett, Edward Gardner, London Philharmonic Orchestra, English National Opera Chorus, Robert Murray
The Midsummer Marriage, Act I Scene 8: As stallions stamping the young men dance - LiveMichael Tippett, Edward Gardner, London Philharmonic Orchestra, London Philharmonic Choir, English National Opera Chorus, Robert Murray, Rachel Nicholls
The Midsummer Marriage, Act I Scene 8: See by a heavenly magic… - LiveMichael Tippett, Edward Gardner, London Philharmonic Orchestra, London Philharmonic Choir, English National Opera Chorus, Robert Murray, Rachel Nicholls, Ashley Riches
The Midsummer Marriage, Act I Scene 8: We are the laughing children - LiveMichael Tippett, Edward Gardner, London Philharmonic Orchestra, London Philharmonic Choir, English National Opera Chorus
The Midsummer Marriage, Act II Pre-scene: Start - LiveMichael Tippett, Edward Gardner, London Philharmonic Orchestra
The Midsummer Marriage, Act II Pre-scene: Crying as they're flying and this is what they say - LiveMichael Tippett, Edward Gardner, London Philharmonic Orchestra, London Philharmonic Choir
The Midsummer Marriage, Act II Scene 1: Start - LiveMichael Tippett, Edward Gardner, London Philharmonic Orchestra, London Philharmonic Choir, Jennifer France, Toby Spence
The Midsummer Marriage, Act II Scene 1: I'll lay the baby to my breast and rock it - LiveMichael Tippett, Edward Gardner, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Jennifer France, Toby Spence
The Midsummer Marriage, Act II Scene 1: Come within the shadow of the wood - LiveMichael Tippett, Edward Gardner, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Jennifer France, Toby Spence
The Midsummer Marriage, Act II Scene 2: Strephon, Dancers - LiveMichael Tippett, Edward Gardner, London Philharmonic Orchestra
The Midsummer Marriage, Act II 1st Dance: The Earth in Autumn - LiveMichael Tippett, Edward Gardner, London Philharmonic Orchestra
The Midsummer Marriage, Act II 2nd Dance: The Waters in Winter - LiveMichael Tippett, Edward Gardner, London Philharmonic Orchestra
The Midsummer Marriage, Act II 3rd Dance: The Air in Spring - LiveMichael Tippett, Edward Gardner, London Philharmonic Orchestra
The Midsummer Marriage, Act II Scene 3: Bella, Jack - LiveMichael Tippett, Edward Gardner, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Jennifer France, Toby Spence
The Midsummer Marriage, Act II Post-Scene: Chorus offstage - LiveMichael Tippett, Edward Gardner, London Philharmonic Orchestra, London Philharmonic Choir
The Midsummer Marriage, Act III: Start - LiveMichael Tippett, Edward Gardner, London Philharmonic Orchestra, London Philharmonic Choir, English National Opera Chorus
The Midsummer Marriage, Act III Scene 1: Chorus, Half-Tipsy Man, A Dancing Man, King Fisher - LiveMichael Tippett, Edward Gardner, London Philharmonic Orchestra, London Philharmonic Choir, English National Opera Chorus, Ashley Riches, John Findon, Paul Sheehan
The Midsummer Marriage, Act III Scene 2: King Fisher, Chorus - LiveMichael Tippett, Edward Gardner, London Philharmonic Orchestra, London Philharmonic Choir, English National Opera Chorus, Ashley Riches
The Midsummer Marriage, Act III Scene 3: King Fisher, Bella, Ancients - LiveMichael Tippett, Edward Gardner, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Ashley Riches, Jennifer France, Susan Bickley, Joshua Bloom
The Midsummer Marriage, Act III Scene 4: Chorus - LiveMichael Tippett, Edward Gardner, London Philharmonic Orchestra, English National Opera Chorus
The Midsummer Marriage, Act III Scene 5: Start - LiveMichael Tippett, Edward Gardner, London Philharmonic Orchestra, English National Opera Chorus, Ashley Riches
The Midsummer Marriage, Act III Scene 5: Who hopes to conjure with the world of dreams - LiveMichael Tippett, Edward Gardner, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Claire Barnett-Jones
The Midsummer Marriage, Act III Scene 5: I alone, cannot consult myself - LiveMichael Tippett, Edward Gardner, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Claire Barnett-Jones
The Midsummer Marriage, Act III Scene 5: You who consult me should never, [never,] doubt me - LiveMichael Tippett, Edward Gardner, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Claire Barnett-Jones
The Midsummer Marriage, Act III Scene 5: I see a meadow, fragrant with flowers - LiveMichael Tippett, Edward Gardner, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Ashley Riches, Claire Barnett-Jones
The Midsummer Marriage, Act III Scene 6: King Fisher, Bella, Jack, Chorus, Sosostris - LiveMichael Tippett, Edward Gardner, London Philharmonic Orchestra, London Philharmonic Choir, English National Opera Chorus, Ashley Riches, Jennifer France, Toby Spence
The Midsummer Marriage, Act III Scene 7: Ancients, King Fisher, Chorus - LiveMichael Tippett, Edward Gardner, London Philharmonic Orchestra, London Philharmonic Choir, English National Opera Chorus, Ashley Riches, Susan Bickley, Joshua Bloom
The Midsummer Marriage, Act III Scene 8: Start - LiveMichael Tippett, Edward Gardner, London Philharmonic Orchestra, English National Opera Chorus, Susan Bickley, Joshua Bloom, Robert Winslade Anderson, Sophie Goldrick
The Midsummer Marriage, Act III Scene 8: Poco meno mosso - Fire! Fire! - LiveMichael Tippett, Edward Gardner, London Philharmonic Orchestra, London Philharmonic Choir, English National Opera Chorus
The Midsummer Marriage, Act III 4th Dance: Fire in Summer - LiveMichael Tippett, Edward Gardner, London Philharmonic Orchestra, London Philharmonic Choir, English National Opera Chorus, Robert Murray, Rachel Nicholls, Susan Bickley
The Midsummer Marriage, Act III Scene 9: Start - LiveMichael Tippett, Edward Gardner, London Philharmonic Orchestra, English National Opera Chorus
The Midsummer Marriage, Act III Scene 9: O summer sun golden faced glorious globe - LiveMichael Tippett, Edward Gardner, London Philharmonic Orchestra, English National Opera Chorus
The Midsummer Marriage, Act III Scene 9: Allegretto non troppo - LiveMichael Tippett, Edward Gardner, London Philharmonic Orchestra
The Midsummer Marriage, Act III Scene 9: Jenifer, Jenifer, my darling - LiveMichael Tippett, Edward Gardner, London Philharmonic Orchestra, London Philharmonic Choir, English National Opera Chorus, Robert Murray, Rachel Nicholls, Jennifer France, Toby Spence, Claire Barnett-Jones, Susan Bickley, Joshua Bloom
The Midsummer Marriage, Act III Scene 9: Piu mosso alla breve - fall and are built again - LiveMichael Tippett, Edward Gardner, London Philharmonic Orchestra
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