Robert Ward: The Crucible

Robert Ward: The Crucible

Robert Ward: The Crucible
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Performer: Chester Ludgin
Performer: Paul Ukena
Composer: Robert [Composer] Ward
Conductor: Emerson Buckley
Performer: Frances Bible
Performer: Joyce Ebert
Orchestra: New York City Opera
Orchestra: New York City Opera Orchestra
Performer: Beverly Evans
Performer: Lorna Ceniceros
Performer: Marija Kova
Performer: Nancy Foster
Performer: Naomi Farr
Performer: Patricia Brooks
Performer: Jack DeLon
Performer: Maurice Stern
Performer: Norman Kelley
Performer: Richard Krause
Edition: Music CD
CD Release Date: 2006-10-24
Music Label: Albany Records
Soundtracks:
Music CD 1
  1. The Crucible, opera: Act 1. Beginning
  2. The Crucible, opera: Act 1. Gently, sirs, gently
  3. The Crucible, opera: Act 1. Jesus, my consolation
  4. The Crucible, opera: Act 1. For much in the world
  5. The Crucible, opera: Act 1. Oh, how many times, Mr. Parris
  6. The Crucible, opera: Act 1. Jesus, my consolation
  7. The Crucible, opera: Act 2. Beginning
  8. The Crucible, opera: Act 2. I've forgotten Abigail
  9. The Crucible, opera: Act 2. But, oh, the dreams
  10. The Crucible, opera: Act 2. For Sarah Good Confessed
  11. The Crucible, opera: Act 2. You will go to that court
Music CD 2
  1. The Crucible, opera: Act 3. Beginning
  2. The Crucible, opera: Act 3. In the Courtroom
  3. The Crucible, opera: Act 3. Open Thou, my lips, O Lord
  4. The Crucible, opera: Act 3. These girls never saw a spirit
  5. The Crucible, opera: Act 3. No, No, it is a natural lie to tell
  6. The Crucible, opera: Act 4. Beginning
  7. The Crucible, opera: Act 4. But sir, you stir rebellion
  8. The Crucible, opera: Act 4. What word of the children?
  9. The Crucible, opera: Act 4. God does not need my name

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Free Music Review: An opera that deserves consideration by a major company
Hit: 5 Stars

I became familiar with this recording of the "The Crucible" back in the 60's when it was available on the old CRI label. It was an exciting piece then and it remains one now. It has been a puzzle to me why such an opera has not been taken up and presented regularly by major companies. The music is appealing--and frequently more than that; the drama is potent and never fails to captivate; it offers wonderful opportunites to a cast of singing actors. So what's the problem?! Granted some of the liberties taken with the Arthur Miller text render certain moments dramatically unclear and the Gershwinesque strains that accompany the slave Tituba's character are certainly a mistake. Still, the work as a whole is an exciting one. Hightlights abound, with the whole of the last act being especially moving.

This is still the only recording available and, overall, it is excellent. The leads perfectly embody the roles of John and Elizabeth Proctor, while the balance of the cast, a few vocal duds notwithstanding, competently fill in the many character roles.

The CD sound is very good and far superior to my old vinyl disks.

If you've never heard "The Crucible," give this recording a chance. It is well worth your time.

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