Film composer Franz Waxman, in addition to creating such timeless movie scores as Rebecca and The Bride of Frankenstein, was also a superb composer of original concert music, particularly in the final two decades of his career. Waxman's 1959 oratorio Joshua, here recorded for the first time on Deutsche Grammophon, is based on a libretto written by British playwright James Forsyth, whose mixture of verse of narration has its own special, euphonious qualities. Actor Maximilian Schell has the narration and does a splendid job ...
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Film composer Franz Waxman, in addition to creating such timeless movie scores as Rebecca and The Bride of Frankenstein, was also a superb composer of original concert music, particularly in the final two decades of his career. Waxman's 1959 oratorio Joshua, here recorded for the first time on Deutsche Grammophon, is based on a libretto written by British playwright James Forsyth, whose mixture of verse of narration has its own special, euphonious qualities. Actor Maximilian Schell has the narration and does a splendid job of delivering his spoken part. Fans of Los Angeles-based baritone Rodney Gilfry are in for a treat, as he sings the roles of both the title character and his father, Moses. Gilfry does squander this opportunity and treats this project as though it might prove definitive in the course of his already highly distinguished career; mezzo-soprano Ann Hallenberg is also likewise effective in the emotional and touching role of Nahab. The Prague Philharmonia and Prague Philharmonic Choir go...
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