EDWARD II
The Acting Singers Project: The Cast (in order of appearance): Edward II: King of England, David Edgar Walther, bass-baritone; Queen Isabella: Queen of England, Carol Millard, high soprano; Gaveston: Edward II's lover, Michael Belle, high tenor; Edward III: Son of Edward & Isabella, Brett Johnson, baritone; Mortimer: The most powerful lord, Christopher Aaron Smith, tenor; Lightborn: A "gentle tradesman" Drew Hubbard, bass-baritone; The Executioner: Thomas B. Dawkins, bass-baritone; Music and libretto by David Walther after the play by Christopher Marlowe. The recording engineer was Mike Burke. The recording was made at John Weston's Futura Studio in Roslindale. Period tableau titling consultant was Martha Blackman. Below: Notes and Complete Libretto: |
The Instrumentalists were:
Flute & Piccolo: Carol Millard, English Horn, Bassoon, & Contrabassoon: Thomas B. Dawkins; Clarinet, & Tenor Saxophone: Christian Contreras; Guitar: Russell Southcott; Piano: Leah Kosch; Ensemble Violoncello: Priscilla Chew (I: 4, II: 1 & 15 VI: 2); & Solo Violoncello: Sam Ou (I: 2; II: 3, 4 & 6; III: 3; V: 2; VI: 1 & 4) Special thanks to our donors: Janet Wheeler and Robert Hubbard for their financial support. This recording was made possible thanks to a very generous grant from our patron, Daniel B. Kelly. |
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