Acis and Galatea, Handel

Type

Label

Acis and Galatea, Handel

Note

"HWV 49a (1718). Pastoral entertainment in one act. Libretto probably co-authored by John Gay, Alexander Pope, and John Hughes"--ContainerTitle from disc labelThe award-winning Early Opera Company under the direction of founder Christian Curnyn celebrates the 300th anniversary of the premiere of one of Handel's most sublime creationsDuration: 1:26:48Program notes by David Vickers, biographical notes on the performers, and libretto, in English (42 pages : portraits, illustrations) inserted in container

Capture and storage technique

digital storage

Configuration of playback channels

stereophonicquadrophonic multichannel or surround

Dimensions

4 3/4 in. or 12 cm. diameter

Groove width pitch

not applicable

Issue number

CHSA 0404(2) -- Chandos0404(2) -- Chandos

Kind of cutting

not applicable

Kind of disc cylinder or tape

mass produced

Kind of material

plastic with metal

Participant note

Lucy Crowe, Rowan Pierce, sopranos ; Allan Clayton, Benjamin Hulett, Jeremy Budd, tenors ; Neal Davies, bass-baritone ; Early Opera Company ; Christian Curnyn, conductor

Physical Description

2 audio discs (1:26:48), digital, sound disc audio, SAsound disc, stereo, surround, 4 3/4 in.

Special playback characteristics

digital recording

Specific Material Designation

sound disc

Speed

1.4m. per second (discs)

System control number

(OCoLC)1040686279

System details

Hybrid Super Audio CD playable on standard CD equipment; SACD player required for DSD (Direct Stream Digital) stereo or multichannel surround sound playback

Tape configuration

not applicable

Tape width

not applicable

Upc

095115040423

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