Tableau of a lithotomy : a representative's visit.

Date:
.196-?
  • Audio

About this work

Description

This is a compilation of the two sides of a record. One side is a musical performance of Marin Marais' composition of a musical description of a surgical operation on the bladder ('Le tableau de l'operation de la taille'); the music accompanies a narration of the surgery itself. This is a modern interpretation of the original work created 250 years ago. The other side is entitled 'A Representative's Visit', a dramatised meeting between a general practitioner and a Norgine sales representation. The sleeve notes indicate that 'you can listen at your leisure'. Normacol is a laxative and the representation extolls its virtues.

Publication/Creation

.196-?

Physical description

1 sound disc (45 rpm vinyl record) (10 mins.)

Notes

The record is sponsored by Norgine Limited, suppliers of the following branded medicines; Enzypan, Muripsin and Normacol. Pack shots in colour and dosage are stated on the record sleeve.
There a few light scratches on the vinyl record.
This material can be requested for handling purposes but there is no listening equipment in the MISC department.

Creator/production credits

A Livingstone Recordings Limited Production. The recording was made by Carel Boomkamp (viola da gamba) and Denyse Gouarne (French harpischord). The photograph on the sleeve is courtesy of the Royal College of Surgeons and shows the instruments used by William Cheselden (an eighteenth century surgeon).

Language note

In English.

Copyright note

Norgine Limited, 196?

Type/Technique

Languages

Where to find it

  • LocationStatusAccess
    Closed stores
    2235AM
    By appointmentManual request

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