Britten - Britten, Benjamin, 1913-1976.; Hickox, Richard, 1948-2008; Rolfe Johnson, Anthony; Glover, Jane.; Allwood, Ralph; Britten, Benjamin, 1913-1976.; Britten, Benjamin, 1913-1976.; Britten, Benjamin, 1913-1976.; Britten, Benjamin, 1913-1976.; Northern Sinfonia; London Mozart Players; Eton College. Choir (London : ASV, 2002)
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.
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.
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.
Keywords: Songs (High voice) with string orchestra; Songs (High voice) with chamber orchestra; Symphonies (String orchestra); Choruses, Sacred (Mixed voices), Unaccompanied; French language materials