Tippett: The Midsummer Marriage - Michael Tippett - Vinyl LP UK

Tippett: The Midsummer Marriage - Michael Tippett

Album Description

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.

23 september 20222022 London Philharmonic Orchestra Ltd2022 BBC

Tracks

The Midsummer Marriage, Act I Scene 1: Start - LiveMichael Tippett, Edward Gardner, London Philharmonic Orchestra, London Philharmonic Choir, English National Opera Chorus
3:49
The Midsummer Marriage, Act I Scene 1: What's that? Surely music? - LiveMichael Tippett, Edward Gardner, London Philharmonic Orchestra, English National Opera Chorus
1:10
The Midsummer Marriage, Act I Scene 2: Start - LiveMichael Tippett, Edward Gardner, London Philharmonic Orchestra
1:29
The Midsummer Marriage, Act I Scene 2: Stop! Stop, stop! - LiveMichael Tippett, Edward Gardner, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Robert Murray, Susan Bickley, Joshua Bloom
3:40
The Midsummer Marriage, Act I Scene 2: Alla marcia. Andante - LiveMichael Tippett, Edward Gardner, London Philharmonic Orchestra
0:48
The Midsummer Marriage, Act I Scene 3: Mark, Chorus - LiveMichael Tippett, Edward Gardner, London Philharmonic Orchestra, English National Opera Chorus, Robert Murray
4:34
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
7:05
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
4:47
The Midsummer Marriage, Act I Scene 6: Start - LiveMichael Tippett, Edward Gardner, London Philharmonic Orchestra, London Philharmonic Choir, English National Opera Chorus, Ashley Riches
2:49
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
1:51
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
8:28
The Midsummer Marriage, Act I Scene 8: Start - LiveMichael Tippett, Edward Gardner, London Philharmonic Orchestra, London Philharmonic Choir, English National Opera Chorus, Ashley Riches
1:10
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
6:21
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
6:10
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
2:21
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
1:55
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
3:50
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
0:49
The Midsummer Marriage, Act II Pre-scene: Start - LiveMichael Tippett, Edward Gardner, London Philharmonic Orchestra
1:47
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
0:41
The Midsummer Marriage, Act II Scene 1: Start - LiveMichael Tippett, Edward Gardner, London Philharmonic Orchestra, London Philharmonic Choir, Jennifer France, Toby Spence
5:04
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
1:36
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
1:12
The Midsummer Marriage, Act II Scene 2: Strephon, Dancers - LiveMichael Tippett, Edward Gardner, London Philharmonic Orchestra
3:02
The Midsummer Marriage, Act II 1st Dance: The Earth in Autumn - LiveMichael Tippett, Edward Gardner, London Philharmonic Orchestra
4:07
The Midsummer Marriage, Act II 2nd Dance: The Waters in Winter - LiveMichael Tippett, Edward Gardner, London Philharmonic Orchestra
5:36
The Midsummer Marriage, Act II 3rd Dance: The Air in Spring - LiveMichael Tippett, Edward Gardner, London Philharmonic Orchestra
3:41
The Midsummer Marriage, Act II Scene 3: Bella, Jack - LiveMichael Tippett, Edward Gardner, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Jennifer France, Toby Spence
6:26
The Midsummer Marriage, Act II Post-Scene: Chorus offstage - LiveMichael Tippett, Edward Gardner, London Philharmonic Orchestra, London Philharmonic Choir
1:20
The Midsummer Marriage, Act III: Start - LiveMichael Tippett, Edward Gardner, London Philharmonic Orchestra, London Philharmonic Choir, English National Opera Chorus
0:54
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
3:49
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
2:28
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
3:19
The Midsummer Marriage, Act III Scene 4: Chorus - LiveMichael Tippett, Edward Gardner, London Philharmonic Orchestra, English National Opera Chorus
3:35
The Midsummer Marriage, Act III Scene 5: Start - LiveMichael Tippett, Edward Gardner, London Philharmonic Orchestra, English National Opera Chorus, Ashley Riches
2:53
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
2:39
The Midsummer Marriage, Act III Scene 5: I alone, cannot consult myself - LiveMichael Tippett, Edward Gardner, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Claire Barnett-Jones
3:56
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
3:28
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
2:24
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
5:24
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
3:33
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
3:04
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
1:38
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
5:23
The Midsummer Marriage, Act III Scene 9: Start - LiveMichael Tippett, Edward Gardner, London Philharmonic Orchestra, English National Opera Chorus
2:23
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
1:36
The Midsummer Marriage, Act III Scene 9: Allegretto non troppo - LiveMichael Tippett, Edward Gardner, London Philharmonic Orchestra
2:20
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
1:53
The Midsummer Marriage, Act III Scene 9: Piu mosso alla breve - fall and are built again - LiveMichael Tippett, Edward Gardner, London Philharmonic Orchestra
3:52

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About Michael Tippett

Michael Tippett, a pioneering English composer born in 1905 and passing away in 1996, left an indelible mark on the world of classical music. Renowned for his neoclassical style, Tippett's compositions are celebrated for their emotional depth, rhythmic vitality, and innovative structures. His works, ranging from operas to symphonies, often explore profound human themes, blending intellectual rigor with profound emotional resonance. Tippett's unique voice and fearless approach to composition continue to captivate audiences and inspire musicians worldwide.

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