Published by
Deutsche Grammophon, German, founded 1898
Recorded by
Battle, Kathleen, American, born 1948
Norman, Jessye Mae, American, 1945 - 2019
Date
1991
Medium
magnetic tape, plastic, paper
Dimensions
H x W x D (audio cassette): 2 1/2 × 4 1/16 × 1/2 in. (6.4 × 10.3 × 1.3 cm)
H x W x D (case): 4 5/16 × 2 3/4 × 11/16 in. (11 × 7 × 1.7 cm)
Description
A cassette tape of Spirituals in Concert recorded by Kathleen Battle and Jessye Norman.
(2016.68.2a): A translucent black cassette tape with white type. It reads [SPIRITUALS IN CONCERT: Kathleen Battle • Jessye Norman • James Levine / (see insert for program)] above the window on both sides. Production information is below the window on both sides
(2016.68.2b): The interior paper is folded to fit to the clear plastic lid. The front of the paper is red and overlaid the background color are portraits of two women in evening gowns aligned with the left and right sides of the frame; between the two women is text which reads [KATHLEEN JESSYE / BATTLE NORMAN / SPIRITUALS / IN CONCERT / CHORUS AND ORCHESTRA / conducted by / JAMES / LEVINE].
(2016.68.2c): A clear plastic cassette case with a hinged opening.
Classification
Time-based Media - Audio
Type
audio cassettes
Topic
Classical (Music)
Singers (Musicians)
Spirituals (Music)
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2016.68.2abc
Restrictions & Rights
Unknown - Restrictions Possible
Rights assessment and proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd57e7984d3-fa34-46c1-9315-761610aa1623

Cataloging is an ongoing process and we may update this record as we conduct additional research and review. If you have more information about this object, please contact us at NMAAHCDigiTeam@si.edu

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