 Michael Langdon (1920–1991)
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
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Opera “Le Nozze di Figaro”, KV 492
Otto Klemperer (conductor), Margaret Price (soprano), Teresa Berganza (mezzo-soprano), Gabriel Bacquier (baritone), Annelies Burmeister (mezzo-soprano), Werner Hollweg (tenor), Geraint Evans (bass-baritone), Michael Langdon (bass), Elisabeth Anna Söderström (soprano), Reri Grist (soprano), New Philharmonia Orchestra, John Alldis Choir 
Figaro - Geraint Evans, Susanna - Reri Grist, Conte Almaviva - Gabriel Bacquier, Contessa Almaviva - Elisabeth Söderström, Cherubino - Teresa Berganza, Marcellina - Annelies Burmeister, Bartolo - Michael Langdon, Basilio - Werner Hollweg, Curzio - Willi Brokmeier, Antonio - Clifford Grant, Barbarina - Margaret Price. 1970.Read moreCollapseFigaro - Geraint Evans, Susanna - Reri Grist, Conte Almaviva - Gabriel Bacquier, Contessa Almaviva - Elisabeth Söderström, Cherubino - Teresa Berganza, Marcellina - Annelies Burmeister, Bartolo - Michael Langdon, Basilio - Werner Hollweg, Curzio - Willi Brokmeier, Antonio - Clifford Grant, Barbarina - Margaret Price. 1970.
Benjamin Britten
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“Billy Budd”, opera, Op. 50
Benjamin Britten (conductor), Peter Pears (tenor), John Shirley-Quirk (bass-baritone), Robert Tear (tenor), Benjamin Luxon (baritone), Michael Langdon (bass), Owen Brannigan (bass), Peter Glossop (Baritone), Gregory Dempsey (tenor), Nigel Rogers (tenor), English Chamber Orchestra 
Billy Budd - Peter Glossop, Captain Vere - Peter Pears, John Claggart - Michael Langdon, Mr. Redburn - John Shirley-Quirk, Mr. Flint - Bryan Drake, Mr. Ratcliffe - David Kelly, Red Whiskers - Gregory Dempsey, Donald - David Bowman, Dansker - Owen Brannigan, Novice - Robert Tear, Squeak - Robert Bowman, Bosun - Delme Bryn-Jones, First Mate - Eric Garrett, Second Mate - Norman Lumsden, Maintop - Nigel Rogers, Novice`s Friend - Benjamin Luxon, Cabin Boy - James Newby, Arthur Jones - James Coleby.Read moreCollapseBilly Budd - Peter Glossop, Captain Vere - Peter Pears, John Claggart - Michael Langdon, Mr. Redburn - John Shirley-Quirk, Mr. Flint - Bryan Drake, Mr. Ratcliffe - David Kelly, Red Whiskers - Gregory Dempsey, Donald - David Bowman, Dansker - Owen Brannigan, Novice - Robert Tear, Squeak - Robert Bowman, Bosun - Delme Bryn-Jones, First Mate - Eric Garrett, Second Mate - Norman Lumsden, Maintop - Nigel Rogers, Novice`s Friend - Benjamin Luxon, Cabin Boy - James Newby, Arthur Jones - James Coleby.
Modest Mussorgsky
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Opera “Boris Godunov”, MM 52
Reginald Goodall (conductor), Margreta Elkins (soprano), Boris Christov (bass), Josephine Veasey (mezzo-soprano), David Ward (bass baritone), Michael Langdon (bass), Orchestra of the Royal Opera House 
Broadcast from Covent Garden 10 June 1961. Members of the George Green Grammar School. Godunov - Boris Christoff, Grigory - Edgar Evans, Marina - Margreta Elkins, Pimen - Joseph Rouleau, Varlaam - Michael Langdon, Shuisky - John Lanigan, Fyodor - Josephine Veasey, Xenia - Jeannette Sinclair, Simpleton - Robert Bowman, Hostess - Edith Coates, Missail - David Tree, Tchelkalov - David Ward, Krushchov - Thomas Fletcher, Nurse - Noreen Berry, Nikitich - Robert Savoie, Mityukha, Lavitsky-Ronald Lewis.Read moreCollapseBroadcast from Covent Garden 10 June 1961. Members of the George Green Grammar School. Godunov - Boris Christoff, Grigory - Edgar Evans, Marina - Margreta Elkins, Pimen - Joseph Rouleau, Varlaam - Michael Langdon, Shuisky - John Lanigan, Fyodor - Josephine Veasey, Xenia - Jeannette Sinclair, Simpleton - Robert Bowman, Hostess - Edith Coates, Missail - David Tree, Tchelkalov - David Ward, Krushchov - Thomas Fletcher, Nurse - Noreen Berry, Nikitich - Robert Savoie, Mityukha, Lavitsky-Ronald Lewis.
Giuseppe Verdi
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Opera “Don Carlos”
Carlo Maria Giulini (conductor), Jon Vickers (tenor), Tito Gobbi (baritone), Boris Christov (bass), Gré Brouwenstijn (soprano), Michael Langdon (bass), Fedora Barbieri (mezzo soprano), Joseph Rouleau (Bass), Orchestra of the Royal Opera House 
Filippo II - Boris Christoff, Don Carlo - Jon Vickers, Rodrigo - Tito Gobbi, Il Grande Inquisitore - Michael Langdon, Un Frate - Joseph Rouleau, Elisabetta di Valois - Gre Brouwenstijn, La principessa Eboli - Fedora Barbieri, Tebaldo - Jeannette Sinclair, Una Voce dal Cielo - Ava June, La Contessa D` Aremberg - Margaret Lensky, Il Conte di Lerma - Edgar Evans, Un Araldo Reale - Robert Allman. Royal Opera House, London, 12 May 1958.Read moreCollapseFilippo II - Boris Christoff, Don Carlo - Jon Vickers, Rodrigo - Tito Gobbi, Il Grande Inquisitore - Michael Langdon, Un Frate - Joseph Rouleau, Elisabetta di Valois - Gre Brouwenstijn, La principessa Eboli - Fedora Barbieri, Tebaldo - Jeannette Sinclair, Una Voce dal Cielo - Ava June, La Contessa D` Aremberg - Margaret Lensky, Il Conte di Lerma - Edgar Evans, Un Araldo Reale - Robert Allman. Royal Opera House, London, 12 May 1958.
Carl Nielsen
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Saul and David, Opera, CNW 1
Jascha Horenstein (conductor), Boris Christov (bass), Kim Borg (bass), Alexander Young (tenor), Michael Langdon (bass), Elisabeth Anna Söderström (soprano), Danish Radio Symphony Orchestra, Danish National Radio Choir 
Boris Christoff (Bass) Elisabeth Soderstrom (Soprano) Kirsten Buhl-Moller (Soprano) Willy Hartmann (Tenor) Alexander Young (Tenor) Mogens Berg (Bass) Kim Borg (Bass) Michael Langdon (Bass) 1972Read moreCollapseBoris Christoff (Bass)
Elisabeth Soderstrom (Soprano) Kirsten Buhl-Moller (Soprano) Willy Hartmann (Tenor) Alexander Young (Tenor) Mogens Berg (Bass) Kim Borg (Bass) Michael Langdon (Bass) 1972
Giacomo Puccini
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Opera “Tosca”, SC 69
Alexander Gibson (conductor), Zinka Milanov , Franco Corelli (tenor), Michael Langdon (bass), Giangiacomo Guelfi (baritone), Forbes Robinson (bass), Orchestra of the Royal Opera House 
Zinka Milanov - Tosca, Franco Corelli - Mario Cavaradossi, Giangiacomo Guelfi - Baron Scarpia, Michael Langdon - Angelotti, Forbes Robinson - Sacristan, David Tree - Spoletta. Ronald Lewis – Sciarrone, Noreen Berry - Un pastore, Rhoderick (Rhydderch) Davies - Un carceriere. Live performance, London, July 1, 1957.Read moreCollapseZinka Milanov - Tosca, Franco Corelli - Mario Cavaradossi, Giangiacomo Guelfi - Baron Scarpia, Michael Langdon - Angelotti, Forbes Robinson - Sacristan, David Tree - Spoletta. Ronald Lewis – Sciarrone, Noreen Berry - Un pastore, Rhoderick (Rhydderch) Davies - Un carceriere. Live performance, London, July 1, 1957.
Richard Wagner
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Opera “Die Walküre” (first day of “Der Ring des Nibelungen”), WWV 86B
Georg Solti (conductor), Hans Hotter (bas-baritone), Claire Watson (soprano), Josephine Veasey (mezzo-soprano), Michael Langdon (bass), Rita Gorr (mezzo-soprano), Judith Pearce (flute), Orchestra of the Royal Opera House 
October 2, 1961 (live). Anita Vyalkki (Brunhilda), Claire Watson (Sieglinde), John Vickers (Sigmund), Michael Langdon (Hunding), Rita Gorr (Fricka). Mary Collier (Gergilda), Judith Pierce (Helmwig), Margareta Elkins (Waltrauta), Joan Edwards (Schwertleita), Julia Malion (Ortlinda), Noreen Berry (Zigruna), Maureen Guy (Grimgerda), Josephine Veasey (Rossweisa).Read moreCollapseOctober 2, 1961 (live). Anita Vyalkki (Brunhilda), Claire Watson (Sieglinde), John Vickers (Sigmund), Michael Langdon (Hunding), Rita Gorr (Fricka). Mary Collier (Gergilda), Judith Pierce (Helmwig), Margareta Elkins (Waltrauta), Joan Edwards (Schwertleita), Julia Malion (Ortlinda), Noreen Berry (Zigruna), Maureen Guy (Grimgerda), Josephine Veasey (Rossweisa).
Richard Strauss
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Opera “Elektra”, Op. 58, TrV 223
Carlos Kleiber (conductor), Birgit Nilsson (soprano), Gwineth Jones (soprano), Donald McIntyre (Bass-Baritone), Márta Szirmay (mezzo-soprano), Michael Langdon (bass), Anne Wilkens (mezzo-soprano), Charles Craig (Tenor), Teresa Cahill (soprano), Margaret Curphey (Soprano), Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Royal Opera House Covent-Garden Choir 
6 May 1977, Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London. Elektra - Birgit Nilsson, Chrysothemis - Gwyneth Jones, Clytemnestra - Márta Szirmay, Aegisth - Charles Craig, Orest - Donald McIntyre, Ein junger Diener - Paul Crook, Der Pfleger des Orest - Michael Langdon, Die Aufseherin - Ludmilla (Milla) Andrew, 1. Magd - Anne Wilkens, 2. Magd - Elizabeth Bainbridge, 3. Magd - Teresa Cahill, 4. Magd - Jean Bailey, 5. Magd - Margaret Curphey.Read moreCollapse6 May 1977, Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London. Elektra - Birgit Nilsson, Chrysothemis - Gwyneth Jones, Clytemnestra - Márta Szirmay, Aegisth - Charles Craig, Orest - Donald McIntyre, Ein junger Diener - Paul Crook, Der Pfleger des Orest - Michael Langdon, Die Aufseherin - Ludmilla (Milla) Andrew, 1. Magd - Anne Wilkens, 2. Magd - Elizabeth Bainbridge, 3. Magd - Teresa Cahill, 4. Magd - Jean Bailey, 5. Magd - Margaret Curphey.
Joseph Haydn
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Oratorio “The Seasons”, Hob. XXI:3
Thomas Beecham (conductor), Alexander Young (tenor), Elsie Morison (Soprano), Michael Langdon (bass), Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Beecham Choral Society 
Michael Tippett
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Opera `The Midsummer Marriage` (1947-52)
John Pritchard (conductor), Joan Sutherland (soprano), Monica Sinclair (mezzo-soprano), Otakar Kraus (Baritone), Richard Lewis (tenor), Michael Langdon (bass), Oralia Dominges (contralto), John Lanigan (tenor), Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Royal Opera House Covent-Garden Choir 
Recorded: January 27, 1955, London. Strephon - Pirmin Trecu, An Ancient - Michael Langdon, An Ancient - Edith Coates, Mark - Richard Lewis, Jenifer - Joan Sutherland, King Fisher - Otakar Kraus, Bella - Adele Leigh, Jack - John Lanigan, A Voice - Monica Sinclair, A Girl Dancer - Julia Farron, Half Tipsy Man - Gordon Farrall, A Man Dancing - Andrew Daniels, Sosostris - Oralia Dominguez.Read moreCollapseRecorded: January 27, 1955, London. Strephon - Pirmin Trecu, An Ancient - Michael Langdon, An Ancient - Edith Coates, Mark - Richard Lewis, Jenifer - Joan Sutherland, King Fisher - Otakar Kraus, Bella - Adele Leigh, Jack - John Lanigan, A Voice - Monica Sinclair, A Girl Dancer - Julia Farron, Half Tipsy Man - Gordon Farrall, A Man Dancing - Andrew Daniels, Sosostris - Oralia Dominguez.
Gustav Theodore Holst
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Chamber Opera `The Wandering Scholar`, op.50
Steuart Bedford (conductor), Robert Tear (tenor), Michael Langdon (bass), Norma Burrowes (Soprano), English Chamber Orchestra 
Louis (a farmer) - Michael Rippon (baritone); Alison (his wife) - Norma Burrowes (soprano); Father Philippe - Michael Langdon (bass); Pierre (a wandering scholar) - Robert Tear (tenor). English Opera Group. Recorded: July 17-19, 1974, London.Read moreCollapseLouis (a farmer) - Michael Rippon (baritone); Alison (his wife) - Norma Burrowes (soprano); Father Philippe - Michael Langdon (bass); Pierre (a wandering scholar) - Robert Tear (tenor). English Opera Group. Recorded: July 17-19, 1974, London.
Richard Wagner
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Opera “Parsifal”, WWV 111
Reginald Goodall (conductor), Jon Vickers (tenor), Gottlob Frick (Bass), Amy Shuard (soprano), Norman Bailey (Bass Baritone), Michael Langdon (bass), Orchestra of the Royal Opera House
Live (Dress Rehearsal) - 19 April 1971 - Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London - Jon Vickers (Parsifal), Gottlob Frick (Gurnemanz), Amy Shuard (Kundry), Norman Bailey (Amfortas), Herbert Fliether (Klingsor), Michael Langdon (Titurel) - Royal Opera House Chorus (Please note - this is a dress rehearsal and the sound is variable)Read moreCollapseLive (Dress Rehearsal) - 19 April 1971 - Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London - Jon Vickers (Parsifal), Gottlob Frick (Gurnemanz), Amy Shuard (Kundry), Norman Bailey (Amfortas), Herbert Fliether (Klingsor), Michael Langdon (Titurel) - Royal Opera House Chorus (Please note - this is a dress rehearsal and the sound is variable)
Hector Berlioz
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Opera “Les Troyens”, H 133
Rafael Kubelik (conductor), Michael Langdon (bass), Amy Shuard (soprano), Jon Vickers (tenor), Joseph Rouleau (Bass), Forbes Robinson (bass), Joan Carlyle (soprano), Orchestra of the Royal Opera House 
Live - In English - 20 June 1957 - Royal Opera House, Covent Garden - with Lauris Elms, Michael Langdon, David Kelly, Richard Verreau, Joan Carlyle, Dermot Troy, Joseph Rouleau, Forbes Robinson - Chorus of the Royal Opera HouseRead moreCollapseLive - In English - 20 June 1957 - Royal Opera House, Covent Garden - with Lauris Elms, Michael Langdon, David Kelly, Richard Verreau, Joan Carlyle, Dermot Troy, Joseph Rouleau, Forbes Robinson - Chorus of the Royal Opera House
Giuseppe Verdi
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Opera “Otello”
Rafael Kubelik (conductor), Ramon Vinay (tenor / baritone), Gré Brouwenstijn (soprano), Otakar Kraus (Baritone), Michael Langdon (bass), Forbes Robinson (bass), John Lanigan (tenor), Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Royal Opera House Covent-Garden Choir
Otakar Kraus, John Lanigan, Noreen Berry, Raymond Nilsso, Marian Nowakoaski, Michael Langdon, Forbes Robinson. Recorded on October 19, 1955Read moreCollapseOtakar Kraus, John Lanigan, Noreen Berry, Raymond Nilsso, Marian Nowakoaski, Michael Langdon, Forbes Robinson. Recorded on October 19, 1955
Richard Wagner
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Opera “Das Rheingold” (prologue to “Der Ring des Nibelungen”), WWV 86A
Ferdinand Leitner (conductor), Grace Hoffman (Mezzo-soprano), Zoltan Kelemen (Bass Baritone), Marga Hoffgen (contralto), Michael Langdon (bass), Erwin Wohlfahrt (tenor), Orchestra Teatro Colon
Live - 15 September 1967 - Teatro Colon, Buenos Aires - with Erwin Wohlfahrt, Heinz Hagenau, Michael Langdon, Grace Hoffman, Angel Mattielo, Carlo Cossutto, Hilda Hofmann, Marga HoffgenRead moreCollapseLive - 15 September 1967 - Teatro Colon, Buenos Aires - with Erwin Wohlfahrt, Heinz Hagenau, Michael Langdon, Grace Hoffman, Angel Mattielo, Carlo Cossutto, Hilda Hofmann, Marga Hoffgen
Richard Strauss
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Opera “Der Rosenkavalier” (arias)
Alexander Gibson (conductor), Helga Dernesch (soprano), Teresa Cahill (soprano), Michael Langdon (bass), Anne Howells (mezzo-soprano), Derek Blackwell (tenor), Royal Scottish Opera Orchestra
1976 - Helga Dernesch (Marschallin), Anne Howells (Octavian), Teresa Cahill (Sophie), Michael Langdon (Ochs), Derek Blackwell (Tenor), Claire Livingstone (Annina), Gordon Sandison (Faninal)Read moreCollapse1976 - Helga Dernesch (Marschallin), Anne Howells (Octavian), Teresa Cahill (Sophie), Michael Langdon (Ochs), Derek Blackwell (Tenor), Claire Livingstone (Annina), Gordon Sandison (Faninal)
Richard Wagner
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Opera “Siegfried” (second day of “Der Ring des Nibelungen”), WWV 86C
Ferdinand Leitner (conductor), Wolfgang Windgassen (tenor), Birgit Nilsson (soprano), David Ward (bass baritone), Erika Wien (mezzo-soprano), Michael Langdon (bass), Erwin Wohlfahrt (tenor), Zoltan Kelemen (Bass Baritone), Orchestra Teatro Colon
Live - 18 October 1967 - Teatro Colon, Buenos Aires - Wolfgang Windgassen (Siegfried), Birgit Nilsson (Brunnhilde), David Ward (Der Wanderer), Erwin Wohlfahrt (Mime), Zoltan Kelemen (Alberich), Michael Langdon (Fafner), Erika Wien (Erda), Silvia Baleani (Waldvogel) - Orchestra of the Teatro Colon - Ferdinand LeitnerRead moreCollapseLive - 18 October 1967 - Teatro Colon, Buenos Aires - Wolfgang Windgassen (Siegfried), Birgit Nilsson (Brunnhilde), David Ward (Der Wanderer), Erwin Wohlfahrt (Mime), Zoltan Kelemen (Alberich), Michael Langdon (Fafner), Erika Wien (Erda), Silvia Baleani (Waldvogel) - Orchestra of the Teatro Colon - Ferdinand Leitner
Richard Strauss
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Opera “Der Rosenkavalier”, Op. 59, TrV 227
Georg Solti (conductor), Sena Jurinac (soprano), Josephine Veasey (mezzo-soprano), Michael Langdon (bass), Yvonne Minton (mezzo-soprano), John Dobson (tenor), Joan Carlyle (soprano), Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Royal Opera House Covent-Garden Choir
Live - 26 April 1966 - Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London - Sena Jurinac (Feld Marschallin), Michael Langdon (Ochs), Josephine Veasey (Octavian), Joan Carlyle (Sophie), Ronald Lewis (Faninal), John Dobson Valzacchi), Yvonne Minton (Annina), Kenneth MacDonald (Tenor) - Chorus of the Royal Opera HouseRead moreCollapseLive - 26 April 1966 - Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London - Sena Jurinac (Feld Marschallin), Michael Langdon (Ochs), Josephine Veasey (Octavian), Joan Carlyle (Sophie), Ronald Lewis (Faninal), John Dobson Valzacchi), Yvonne Minton (Annina), Kenneth MacDonald (Tenor) - Chorus of the Royal Opera House
Richard Wagner
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Opera “Die Walküre” (excerpts, first day of “Der Ring des Nibelungen”), WWV 86B
Reginald Goodall (conductor), Isabel Strauss (soprano), John Mitchinson (tenor), Michael Langdon (bass), London Symphony Orchestra
Broadcast - 28 March 1969 - Studio 1, BBC Maida Vale, London - Act 1 CompleteRead moreCollapseBroadcast - 28 March 1969 - Studio 1, BBC Maida Vale, London - Act 1 Complete
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