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Ethel Smyth - The Prison

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« on: June 12, 2020, 07:09:14 pm »

I just found this exciting announcement. Hope this will be a pleasant surprise to many.
https://www.classicalmusicdaily.com/2020/06/smyth.htm
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« Reply #1 on: June 12, 2020, 08:10:11 pm »

It is really marvellous news. I can hardly wait. Thank you so much for bringing these exciting news to our attention.
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« Reply #2 on: June 13, 2020, 10:42:13 am »


Having read various articles on this on the web, a definite buy for me in August.  ;D
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« Reply #3 on: June 13, 2020, 10:43:27 am »

Wonderful news! This has been very near the top of my recording wish list for a very long time. In fact I can hardly think of anything that I would like to hear more.
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« Reply #4 on: July 02, 2020, 03:50:34 pm »


Now available for pre-order on Chandos web page:  https://www.chandos.net/products/catalogue/CHSA%205279

Booklet downloadable now:  https://www.chandos.net/chanimages/Booklets/CHSA5279.pdf

I recently decided to explore Smyth's available operas, having previously been largely uninterested in her music, purchasing Retrospect Opera's re-release of

The Wreckers [see: https://www.retrospectopera.org.uk/SMYTH/Wreckers.html]

and recordings of:

The Boatswain’s Mate [see:  https://www.retrospectopera.org.uk/SMYTH/Boatswains_Mate.html]

and

Fête Galante [see:  https://www.retrospectopera.org.uk/SMYTH/FeteG.html].

Whilst I am still in the process of getting fully acquainted with the operas, after a few hearings of each, I am finding them very enjoyable and memorable in musical content.    Very good purchases.

I await The Prison with eager anticipation.

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« Reply #5 on: July 03, 2020, 04:51:39 pm »

I am so excited to read this article. I am desperately waiting for this.
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« Reply #6 on: August 09, 2020, 11:38:41 am »

There are substantial excerpts from this highly impressive work/ recording on the excellent and wide-ranging Spotify playlist courtesy of the NY Times -

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3KqikpYNqLxZC1f9KuiVcx?utm_source=embed_v2&go=1&play=1&nd=1&nd=1

One of my favourite British composers, it is great to see more of her music making itself heard again!

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« Reply #7 on: August 11, 2020, 01:55:40 am »


The Chandos CD and digital download are now available to purchase. I have my copy but have not had time to listen to it yet.
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« Reply #8 on: August 13, 2020, 07:36:11 am »

My order (for Japan) has apparently been delayed but I hope to have it next week!
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