Victor matrix CVE-43614. Nay, Maccus, lay him down / Lawrence Tibbett
| Title | Source |
|---|---|
| Nay, Maccus, lay him down (Primary title) | Disc label (RDI) |
| The king's henchman (Work title) | Disc label (RDI) |
| King's henchman. Nay, Maccus, lay him down (Uniform title) | |
| Authors and Composers | Notes |
| Edna St. Vincent Millay (librettist) | |
| Deems Taylor (composer) | |
| Composer information source: Disc label. | |
| Personnel | Notes |
| Lawrence Tibbett (vocalist : baritone vocal) | |
| Giulio Setti (conductor) | |
| Metropolitan Opera Chorus (Vocal group) | |
| Metropolitan Opera Orchestra (Musical group) | |
Additional Information
- Description: Baritone vocal solo, with chorus and orchestra
- Instrumentation: 5 first violins, 4 second violins, 2 violas, 2 cellos, bass, 2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 bassoons, 2 clarinets, 2 French horns, 2 trumpets, 3 trombones, tuba, and harp
- Category: Vocal
- Language: English
- Master Size: 12-in.
| Notes |
|---|
| Victor ledgers show composition of chorus as 16 first sopranos, 9 first altos, 8 contraltos, 12 first tenors, 8 second tenors, 7 first basses, and 10 second basses. |
| Source(s): John Bolig files (issues); Rigler-Deutsch Index; Victor ledgers. |
| Take Date and Place | Take | Status | Label Name/Number | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5/1928 New York, New York. Liederkranz Hall | 1 | Master | Victor 6845 (Not issued) | |
| 4/5/1928 New York, New York. Liederkranz Hall | 1 | Master | Victor 8103 | |
| 4/5/1928 New York, New York. Liederkranz Hall | 1 | Master | Victor 11-8932 | |
| 4/5/1928 New York, New York. Liederkranz Hall | 1 | Master | Gramophone 2-02283 (Not issued) | Gram. Co. face number. |
| 4/5/1928 New York, New York. Liederkranz Hall | 1 | Master | Gramophone DB-1255 | |
| 4/5/1928 New York, New York. Liederkranz Hall | 1 | Master | RCA Camden CAL-171 | |
| 4/5/1928 New York, New York. Liederkranz Hall | 2 | Destroy |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Victor matrix CVE-43614. Nay, Maccus, lay him down / Lawrence Tibbett," accessed January 10, 2026, http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/index.php/matrix/detail/800017789/CVE-43614-Nay_Maccus_lay_him_down.
Victor matrix CVE-43614. Nay, Maccus, lay him down / Lawrence Tibbett. (2026). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved January 10, 2026, from http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/index.php/matrix/detail/800017789/CVE-43614-Nay_Maccus_lay_him_down.
"Victor matrix CVE-43614. Nay, Maccus, lay him down / Lawrence Tibbett." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2026. Web. 10 January 2026.
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