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Curlew River --- 1966

Rear sleeve notes: Libretto based on the Mediaeval Japanese Nō-play 'Sumidagawa' of Jūro Montomasa by William Plomer. A leaflet containing the full text and descriptive articles will be found inside this sleeve. Under the direction of Benjamin Britten and Viola Tunnard. Cover Photo: Shuhei Iwamoto. Recorded in Orford Parish Church. Produced for records by John Culshaw. FFSS Deep Groove Wide Band ED1 is first label.