Britten, Benjamin, 1913-1976.

Britten [sound recording]. - London : ASV, p2002. - 1 sound disc : digital ; 4 3/4 in. - Platinum .

Compact disc. The first work for string orchestra; the 2nd & 4th works for tenor and chamber orchestra; the 3rd work for chorus. Program notes in English, French, and German (11 p.) inserted.

Simple symphony, op. 4 -- Nocturne, op. 60: On a poet's lips ; Below the thunders ; Encintured with a twine ; Midnight's bell ; But that night ; She sleeps on soft ; What is more gentle ; When most I wink -- Rosa mystica -- Les illuminations, op. 18.

Northern Sinfonia of England ; Richard Hickox, conductor (tracks 1-4) ; Anthony Rolfe Johnson, tenor ; London Mozart Players ; Jane Glover, conductor (tracks 5-12, 14- 22) ; Eton College Chapel Choir ; Ralph Allwood, director (track 13).

Recorded 1989 & 2000.


Sung in French and English.

10.00

743625850321

PLT 8503 Erato

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Songs (High voice) with string orchestra.
Songs (High voice) with chamber orchestra.
Symphonies (String orchestra)
Choruses, Sacred (Mixed voices), Unaccompanied.
French language materials.