Streaming audio.
Song cycles; the 1st with violin and piano acc; the 2nd with viola and piano acc.; the 3rd with ensemble of viola, trombone, clarinet, horn, alto flute, and double bass.
Sung in English. Words of the 1st work by John Berryman, of the 2nd by James Merrill, of the 3rd by various poets.
Title from image of compact disc cover on Web page (viewed July 10, 2007).
Editions recorded: BMG Ariola (1st work); E.C. Schirmer (2nd work); ACA (BMI) (3rd work).
On label: American Academy and Institute of Arts and Letters Composers Award Recording.
Biographical and program notes, in part by the composers, and vocal texts (15 p.) inserted in container.
Durations: 20:07; 22:45; 20:36.
Includes program notes.
The 1st work recorded May 2-3, l988 at RCA Roma, Studio C, Rome, Italy. The 2nd work recorded July 1986 at RCA Studio A, New York City. The 3rd work recorded Apr. 21, 1986 at Blue Jay Studios, Carlisle, MA.