Details
Part of the BBC Proms. Bernstein's neglected 1950's musical, prefaced by American mavericks Charles Ives and Conlon Nancarrow.
Cast/Performers
Audra McDonald (soprano-Ruth),
Thomas Hampson (baritone-Baker),
Brent Barrett (baritone-Guide / 1st Editor / Frank / The Wreck),
Timothy Robinson (tenor-Solo tenor),
Karl Daymond (baritone-2nd Editor / Chick)
Creatives/Company
Music(s):
Ives (Over the Pavements - Orchestral Set No 1),
General William Booth (Enters into Heaven - Sunrise),
Nancarrow (Study for Orchestra - world premiere),
Bernstein (Wonderful Town)
Company(s):
London Voices,
Birmingham Contemporary Music GroupConductor(s):
Thomas Ades,
Sir Simon Rattle
