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The Immortal Hour - Rutland Boughton

Information about the opera The Immortal Hour by Rutland Boughton, and the best recordings available on CD or DVD, or for download.

A mythological story with touching music, the opera was extremely popular in the 1920's.

Recommended recordings on CD

Melville/Kennedy/Dawson (Hyperion CDD22040)

CDD22040

An excellent recording with moving singing by Anne Dawson.

Geoffrey Mitchell Choir, English Chamber Orchestra, conducted by Alan G. Melville, 1983.

Cast: Roderick Kennedy (Dalua), Anne Dawson (Etain), David Wilson-Johnson (Eochaidh), Maldwyn Davies (Midir).

Hyperion CDD22040