Name: Walton: Henry V by Christopher Plummer
Brand: Christopher Plummer
SKU: 095115889220
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The concept behind the work called Henry V: A Shakespeare Scenario is to take as much as possible of William Walton's score for Laurence Olivier's 1943 film and interpolate suitable excerpts from Shakespeare's play to make an hour-long concert work for speaker, chorus, and orchestra. Though it demands all your attention, the high quality of the result thoroughly rewards it, clearly and intelligently combining the two mediums in a single, arresting form. With the skillful and sympathetic Neville Marriner leading the always elegant Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields plus the energetic Westminster Cathedral Choristers and the Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields Chorus, the musical end of the production is in capable hands. And with the dramatic and heroic Christopher Plummer doing the talking, Shakespeare's text is very effectively declaimed. Premiered in 1990 and recorded in very vivid digital sound by Chandos the same year, this release adds a thrilling musical-dramatic performance to the catalog. The inclusion at the end of the disc of performances of the original sources for some of Walton's themes, two harpsichord works from the Fitzwilliam Virginal Book and a song from Canteloube's Chants d'Auvergne, was a brilliant idea -- just remember to hit pause after the disc with the stirring end of Henry V or be prepared for a sonic shock!

1. Henry V: I. Prologue (Adapted by C. Palmer)

by Christopher Plummer

Choir/chorus: Academy Of St. Martin In The Fields Chorus
Westminster Cathedral Choir; Ensemble
Primary Artist: Academy Of St. Martin In The Fields
Academy Of St. Martin In The Fields Chorus
Celia Nicklin
Christopher Plummer
Ian Watson
Westminster Cathedral Choir; Main Performer
Orchestra: Academy Of St. Martin In The Fields; Ensemble
Composer: William Walton; Composer
Conductor: Neville Marriner
Sir Neville Marriner; Conductor
Direction: Sir Neville Marriner; Production
Narrateur: Christopher Plummer; Other

2. Henry V: II. Interlude. At the Boar's Head (Adapted by C. Palmer)

by Christopher Plummer

Choir/chorus: Academy Of St. Martin In The Fields Chorus
Westminster Cathedral Choir; Ensemble
Primary Artist: Academy Of St. Martin In The Fields
Academy Of St. Martin In The Fields Chorus
Celia Nicklin
Christopher Plummer
Ian Watson
Westminster Cathedral Choir; Main Performer
Orchestra: Academy Of St. Martin In The Fields; Ensemble
Composer: William Walton; Composer
Conductor: Neville Marriner
Sir Neville Marriner; Conductor
Direction: Sir Neville Marriner; Production
Narrateur: Christopher Plummer; Other

3. Henry V: III. Embarkation (Adapted by C. Palmer)

by Christopher Plummer

Choir/chorus: Academy Of St. Martin In The Fields Chorus
Westminster Cathedral Choir; Ensemble
Primary Artist: Academy Of St. Martin In The Fields
Academy Of St. Martin In The Fields Chorus
Celia Nicklin
Christopher Plummer
Ian Watson
Westminster Cathedral Choir; Main Performer
Orchestra: Academy Of St. Martin In The Fields; Ensemble
Composer: William Walton; Composer
Conductor: Neville Marriner
Sir Neville Marriner; Conductor
Direction: Sir Neville Marriner; Production
Narrateur: Christopher Plummer; Other

4. Henry V: IV. Interlude. Touch her Soft Lips and Part (Adapted by C. Palmer)

by Christopher Plummer

Choir/chorus: Academy Of St. Martin In The Fields Chorus
Westminster Cathedral Choir; Ensemble
Primary Artist: Academy Of St. Martin In The Fields
Academy Of St. Martin In The Fields Chorus
Celia Nicklin
Christopher Plummer
Ian Watson
Westminster Cathedral Choir; Main Performer
Orchestra: Academy Of St. Martin In The Fields; Ensemble
Composer: William Walton; Composer
Conductor: Neville Marriner
Sir Neville Marriner; Conductor
Direction: Sir Neville Marriner; Production
Narrateur: Christopher Plummer; Other

5. Henry V: V(i). Harfleur [Adapted by C. Palmer]

by Christopher Plummer

Choir/chorus: Academy Of St. Martin In The Fields Chorus
Westminster Cathedral Choir; Ensemble
Primary Artist: Academy Of St. Martin In The Fields
Academy Of St. Martin In The Fields Chorus
Celia Nicklin
Christopher Plummer
Ian Watson
Westminster Cathedral Choir; Main Performer
Orchestra: Academy Of St. Martin In The Fields; Ensemble
Composer: William Walton; Composer
Conductor: Neville Marriner
Sir Neville Marriner; Conductor
Direction: Sir Neville Marriner; Production
Narrateur: Christopher Plummer; Other

6. Henry V: V(ii). The Night Watch [Adapted by C. Palmer]

by Christopher Plummer

Choir/chorus: Academy Of St. Martin In The Fields Chorus
Westminster Cathedral Choir; Ensemble
Primary Artist: Academy Of St. Martin In The Fields
Academy Of St. Martin In The Fields Chorus
Celia Nicklin
Christopher Plummer
Ian Watson
Westminster Cathedral Choir; Main Performer
Orchestra: Academy Of St. Martin In The Fields; Ensemble
Composer: William Walton; Composer
Conductor: Neville Marriner
Sir Neville Marriner; Conductor
Direction: Sir Neville Marriner; Production
Narrateur: Christopher Plummer; Other

7. Henry V: V. Upon the King (Adapted by C. Palmer)

by Christopher Plummer

Choir/chorus: Academy Of St. Martin In The Fields Chorus
Westminster Cathedral Choir; Ensemble
Primary Artist: Academy Of St. Martin In The Fields
Academy Of St. Martin In The Fields Chorus
Celia Nicklin
Christopher Plummer
Ian Watson
Westminster Cathedral Choir; Main Performer
Orchestra: Academy Of St. Martin In The Fields; Ensemble
Composer: William Walton; Composer
Conductor: Neville Marriner
Sir Neville Marriner; Conductor
Direction: Sir Neville Marriner; Production
Narrateur: Christopher Plummer; Other

8. Henry V: VI. Agincourt (Adapted by C. Palmer)

by Christopher Plummer

Choir/chorus: Academy Of St. Martin In The Fields Chorus
Westminster Cathedral Choir; Ensemble
Primary Artist: Academy Of St. Martin In The Fields
Academy Of St. Martin In The Fields Chorus
Celia Nicklin
Christopher Plummer
Ian Watson
Westminster Cathedral Choir; Main Performer
Orchestra: Academy Of St. Martin In The Fields; Ensemble
Composer: William Walton; Composer
Conductor: Neville Marriner
Sir Neville Marriner; Conductor
Direction: Sir Neville Marriner; Production
Narrateur: Christopher Plummer; Other

9. Henry V: VII. Interlude. At the French Court (Adapted by C. Palmer)

by Christopher Plummer

Choir/chorus: Academy Of St. Martin In The Fields Chorus
Westminster Cathedral Choir; Ensemble
Primary Artist: Academy Of St. Martin In The Fields
Academy Of St. Martin In The Fields Chorus
Celia Nicklin
Christopher Plummer
Ian Watson
Westminster Cathedral Choir; Main Performer
Orchestra: Academy Of St. Martin In The Fields; Ensemble
Composer: William Walton; Composer
Conductor: Neville Marriner
Sir Neville Marriner; Conductor
Direction: Sir Neville Marriner; Production
Narrateur: Christopher Plummer; Other

10. Henry V: VIII. Epilogue (Adapted by C. Palmer)

by Christopher Plummer

Choir/chorus: Academy Of St. Martin In The Fields Chorus
Westminster Cathedral Choir; Ensemble
Primary Artist: Academy Of St. Martin In The Fields
Academy Of St. Martin In The Fields Chorus
Celia Nicklin
Christopher Plummer
Ian Watson
Westminster Cathedral Choir; Main Performer
Orchestra: Academy Of St. Martin In The Fields; Ensemble
Composer: William Walton; Composer
Conductor: Neville Marriner
Sir Neville Marriner; Conductor
Direction: Sir Neville Marriner; Production
Narrateur: Christopher Plummer; Other

11. Henry V: Appendix 1: Rosa Solis (by G. Farnaby) [Adapted by C. Palmer]

by Christopher Plummer

Choir/chorus: Academy Of St. Martin In The Fields Chorus
Westminster Cathedral Choir; Ensemble
Primary Artist: Academy Of St. Martin In The Fields
Academy Of St. Martin In The Fields Chorus
Celia Nicklin
Christopher Plummer
Ian Watson
Westminster Cathedral Choir; Main Performer
Orchestra: Academy Of St. Martin In The Fields; Ensemble
Composer: William Walton; Composer
Conductor: Neville Marriner
Sir Neville Marriner; Conductor
Direction: Sir Neville Marriner; Production
Narrateur: Christopher Plummer; Other

12. Henry V: Appendix 1: Watkin's Ale (from the Fitzwilliam Virginal Book) [Adapted by C. Palmer]

by Christopher Plummer

Choir/chorus: Academy Of St. Martin In The Fields Chorus
Westminster Cathedral Choir; Ensemble
Primary Artist: Academy Of St. Martin In The Fields
Academy Of St. Martin In The Fields Chorus
Celia Nicklin
Christopher Plummer
Ian Watson
Westminster Cathedral Choir; Main Performer
Orchestra: Academy Of St. Martin In The Fields; Ensemble
Composer: William Walton; Composer
Conductor: Neville Marriner
Sir Neville Marriner; Conductor
Direction: Sir Neville Marriner; Production
Narrateur: Christopher Plummer; Other

13. Henry V: Appendix 2: Obal, dinlou Limouzi (by J. Canteloube) [Adapted by C. Palmer]

by Christopher Plummer

Choir/chorus: Academy Of St. Martin In The Fields Chorus
Westminster Cathedral Choir; Ensemble
Primary Artist: Academy Of St. Martin In The Fields
Academy Of St. Martin In The Fields Chorus
Celia Nicklin
Christopher Plummer
Ian Watson
Westminster Cathedral Choir; Main Performer
Orchestra: Academy Of St. Martin In The Fields; Ensemble
Composer: William Walton; Composer
Conductor: Neville Marriner
Sir Neville Marriner; Conductor
Direction: Sir Neville Marriner; Production
Narrateur: Christopher Plummer; Other

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1 volume only

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13 tracks available

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Digital Media

Duration

1 hour, 6 minutes and 25 seconds

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None

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16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

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Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

No lyrics found

Synchronized Lyrics

No synced lyrics found

Genres

Concertos, Classical

Label

Chandos

Music Distribution Service

Naxos of America Inc.

Country

United Kingdom

Language

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Release Date

Sep 30, 1990

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Walton: Henry V

1. Henry V: I. Prologue (Adapted by C. Palmer)

2. Henry V: II. Interlude. At the Boar's Head (Adapted by C. Palmer)

3. Henry V: III. Embarkation (Adapted by C. Palmer)

4. Henry V: IV. Interlude. Touch her Soft Lips and Part (Adapted by C. Palmer)

5. Henry V: V(i). Harfleur [Adapted by C. Palmer]

6. Henry V: V(ii). The Night Watch [Adapted by C. Palmer]

7. Henry V: V. Upon the King (Adapted by C. Palmer)

8. Henry V: VI. Agincourt (Adapted by C. Palmer)

9. Henry V: VII. Interlude. At the French Court (Adapted by C. Palmer)

10. Henry V: VIII. Epilogue (Adapted by C. Palmer)

11. Henry V: Appendix 1: Rosa Solis (by G. Farnaby) [Adapted by C. Palmer]

12. Henry V: Appendix 1: Watkin's Ale (from the Fitzwilliam Virginal Book) [Adapted by C. Palmer]

13. Henry V: Appendix 2: Obal, dinlou Limouzi (by J. Canteloube) [Adapted by C. Palmer]

Technical Specifications

Walton: Henry V

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1. Henry V: I. Prologue (Adapted by C. Palmer)

2. Henry V: II. Interlude. At the Boar's Head (Adapted by C. Palmer)

3. Henry V: III. Embarkation (Adapted by C. Palmer)

4. Henry V: IV. Interlude. Touch her Soft Lips and Part (Adapted by C. Palmer)

5. Henry V: V(i). Harfleur [Adapted by C. Palmer]

6. Henry V: V(ii). The Night Watch [Adapted by C. Palmer]

7. Henry V: V. Upon the King (Adapted by C. Palmer)

8. Henry V: VI. Agincourt (Adapted by C. Palmer)

9. Henry V: VII. Interlude. At the French Court (Adapted by C. Palmer)

10. Henry V: VIII. Epilogue (Adapted by C. Palmer)

11. Henry V: Appendix 1: Rosa Solis (by G. Farnaby) [Adapted by C. Palmer]

12. Henry V: Appendix 1: Watkin's Ale (from the Fitzwilliam Virginal Book) [Adapted by C. Palmer]

13. Henry V: Appendix 2: Obal, dinlou Limouzi (by J. Canteloube) [Adapted by C. Palmer]

Technical Specifications