Synopsis

This recording documents the creation and enduring legacy of a celebrated theatrical work, featuring verse by Edith Sitwell and music composed by William Walton. [Starring] Hermione Gingold, Russell Oberlin. It includes a segment capturing a rehearsal alongside a complete performance recorded during the 1965 Promenade Concerts at the Royal Albert Hall. The Melos Ensemble is conducted by the composer himself. (Hermione Gingold is currently performing in "Oh Dad, Poor Dad" at the Pic