The concert adaptation of the Bernstein / Lerner failed musical 1600 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE. The musical was never recorded so DG’s recording of A WHITE HOUSE CANTATA represents the first time the music and lyrics will be available on CD. This performance features the London Symphony Orchestra and the London Voices conducted by Kent Nagano. Featured soloists are Thomas Hampson in multi-presidental roles and June Anderson as the First Ladies. Barbara Hendricks performs the role of Seena and Kenneth Tarver performs the role of Lud, a White House servant and Seena's husband. Warren Hoge in The New York Times wrote after the London premiere of this work, "...the result is an exuberant work."