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The Lotos-Eaters by Hubert Parry, Oratorio. 8 recordings in this catalogue, recorded 1991.
Movements
I. There is sweet music here that softer falls - Andante tranquillo (Chorus)
II. Why are we weighed upon with heaviness - Allegro (Chorus)
III. Lo! in the middle of the wood (Soprano solo)
IV. Hateful is the dark-blue sky - Allegro moderato
V. How sweet it were, hearing the downward stream - Andante tranquillo (Soprano solo)
VI. Dear is the memory of our wedded lives - Moderato, lento (Men's Chorus)
VII. But, prompt on beds of amaranth and moly - Andantino (Soprano solo)
VIII. The Lotos blooms below the barren peak - Allegro tranquillo, andante (Chorus and soprano solo)
Top Performers
Recordings (8)
| Performers | Year | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matthias Bamert, Della Jones · view | 1991 | Chandos | 2:20 |
| Matthias Bamert, London Philharmonic Choir, Della Jones · view | 1991 | Chandos | 11:09 |
| Matthias Bamert, Della Jones · view | 1991 | Chandos | 4:25 |
| Matthias Bamert, London Philharmonic Choir · view | 1991 | Chandos | 4:28 |
| Matthias Bamert, London Philharmonic Choir · view | 1991 | Chandos | 2:23 |
| Matthias Bamert, London Philharmonic Choir · view | 1991 | Chandos | 1:39 |
| Matthias Bamert, Della Jones · view | 1991 | Chandos | 2:40 |
| Matthias Bamert, London Philharmonic Choir · view | 1991 | Chandos | 3:36 |
