This item is not eligible for Amazon Prime, but millions of other items are. Join Amazon Prime today. Already a member? Sign in.

Get it for less! Order it used
Have one to sell? Sell yours here
 
   
Martyr of Antioch (Sacred Musical Drama)
 
See larger image 
Share your own customer images

Martyr of Antioch (Sacred Musical Drama)

~ Catherine Foster (Artist), Northern Chamber Orchestra (Artist), Sullivan Chorus (Artist), Richard Balcombe (Artist)
2.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

Currently unavailable.
We don't know when or if this item will be back in stock.


Product details

  • Audio CD (27 Mar 2001)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Symposium
  • ASIN: B0000560XO
  • Average Customer Review: 2.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 517,885 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

    •  Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?

Customers Viewing This Page May Be Interested in These Sponsored Links

  (What is this?)
Katherine Foster
   Ask.com    Find the Best Results for Katherine Foster 
  
 

Track Listings

1. Intro
2. Chor Of Sunworshippers
3. The Love-Sick Damsel
4. Break Off The Hymn
5. Where Is The Crown...Come, Margarita, Come
6. Duet, Olybius And Callias
7. Long Live The Christians' Scourge
8. Brother Thou Art Gone Before Us
9. Brother, Thou Art Slumberest
10. Yet Once Again...For Thou Did'st Die For Me
11. Duet, Margarita And Callias
12. Evening Song Of The Maidens
13. Sweet Margarita, Give Me Thine Hand
14. Duet, Margarita And Olybius
15. Chor Of Heathen Maidens And Christians
16. The Maids Lift Up Their Hymn Around The Temple
17. Great Is Olybius And His Mercy Great!
18. Have Mercy Unrelenting Heav'n
19. The Hour Of Mercy's O'er, Or Sacrifice, Or Die

Tags Customers Associate with This Product

 (What's this?)
Click on a tag to find related items, discussions, and people.
Check the boxes next to the tags you consider relevant or enter your own tags in the field below
(1)
(1)

Your tags: Add your first tag
 
See most popular tags
 

Customer Reviews

2 Reviews
5 star:    (0)
4 star:    (0)
3 star:
 (1)
2 star:
 (1)
1 star:    (0)
 
 
 
 
 
Average Customer Review
2.5 out of 5 stars (2 customer reviews)
 
 
 
 
Share your thoughts with other customers:
Most Helpful Customer Reviews

 
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Don't shoot the chorus..., 14 Nov 2003
By Wilus (Cambridge, UK) - See all my reviews
Sullivan's "Martyr of Antioch" was composed for the Leeds Festival in 1880 to a libretto adapted from Milman's poem by W.S. Gilbert. Perhaps not surprisingly, the piece has a somewhat operatic quality: the story is of a pagan priestess betrothed to the Roman governor of Antioch who converts to Christianity and is martyred for her faith, and after being vouchsafed a vision of Christ at the stake enters heaven on a top C to the general wonderment of all. It's a colourful and entertaining piece and, though less ambitious, arguably more successful than the better-known "Golden Legend". Gilbert's libretto is admirably crafted to play to Sullivan's strengths as a composer of picturesque and lyrical music and the dramatic passages, where the composer is less assured, are wisely kept brief. This recording is of a live performance at the 2000 Gilbert and Sullivan Festival in Buxton but no apology needs to be made for the sound. Conductor Richard Balcombe keeps things moving, maybe too much so in the final scene, but on the whole with a good feel for the character of the music; the soloists are generally fine (Gillian Knight stands out as a Truly Fruity contralto of the type that Sullivan's music demands but rarely gets) and the orchestra brings out the vigour and richness of Sullivan's scoring. It is a shame, therefore, that the chorus (a scratch group) is utterly inadequate -- when the orchestra gets going you can't hear them, and when you can hear them you wish you couldn't. What a pity Ronald Corp and his London Chorus didn't get to this piece first -- until they do, this can be recommended with reservations to Sullivanophiles and devotees of the byways of English choral music.
Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)



 
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars Surely you mean 'Shoot the Chorus'?, 26 April 2004
By Bass 1 "Bass1" (Disley, Stockport UK) - See all my reviews
Wilus is a little hard on the chorus. Before I say anything further I amfirmly of the opinion that this work deserves a professional recording. This was very much a scratch chorus, brought together who knows how, torehearse the piece for a week. Some members of the chorus were seriouslynot up to the task, but there was no audition (there should have been).The balance was poor.
The recording was of a live performance with an audience, with only one ortwo re-takes. There were only two microphones, placed in front of thewhole ensemble, hence the poor balance between orchestra and choir.
Nevertheless, a rare performance was given and the CD stands as a recordof that. I enjoyed being part of it.
Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)


Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review
 
 
 
Only search this product's reviews


Customer Discussions

 Beta (What's this?)
This product's forum (0 discussions)
  Discussion Replies Latest Post
  No discussions yet

Ask questions, Share opinions, Gain insight
Start a new discussion
Topic:
First post:
Prompts for sign-in
  [Cancel]


Active discussions in related forums
   
Related forums

Listmania!

Create a Listmania! list

Look for similar items by category

Feedback

Health & Beauty at Amazon.co.uk

Elemis Resurface and Renew Skin Care Gift Set of 4 Products
From soap to shavers, massagers to mascara, stock up on your daily essentials or truly pamper yourself.

›Discover Health & Beauty

  

Up to 75% off Shoes

Shoe Clearance - 75% off Shoes
Save up to 75% on shoes for the whole family.

›Shop clearance shoes

  

A Close Shave

Philips Nivea Coolskin HS8060 Moisturizing Rotary Shaving System
For all types of hair removal, stay smooth with Amazon.co.uk.

›Discover Shaving & Hair Removal

  

Treat Someone

Amazon.co.uk Gift Certificates--available in any amount from £5 to £500 With an Amazon.co.uk Gift Certificate, you can get them what they want (even if you don't know what that is).

›Learn more about Gift Certificates

  
Ad

Where's My Stuff?

Delivery and Returns

Need Help?

Your Recent History

  (What's this?)
You have no recently viewed items or searches.

After viewing product detail pages or search results, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in.

Look to the right column to find helpful suggestions for your shopping session.
Continue Shopping: Top Sellers
The Girl Who Played with Fire
The Girl Who Played with Fire by Stieg Larsson
4.5 out of 5 stars (72)£3.86
 Breaking Dawn (Twilight Saga)
Breaking Dawn (Twilight Saga) by Stephenie Meyer
4.1 out of 5 stars (459)£6.49
 The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson
4.1 out of 5 stars (162)£3.99
 The Host
The Host by Stephenie Meyer
4.2 out of 5 stars (80)£3.86

amazon.co.uk Amazon Home
International Sites:  United States  |  Germany  |  France  |  Japan  |  Canada  |  China
Business Programs: Sell on Amazon  |  Fulfilment by Amazon  |  Join Associates  |  Join Advantage
Customer Service  |  Help  |  View Basket  |  Your Account
About Amazon.co.uk  |  Careers at Amazon
Conditions of Use & Sale |  Privacy Notice  © 1996-2009, Amazon.com, Inc. and its affiliates