Orchestral Works

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CD 1
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1Sinfonia da Requiem, op. 20: I. Lacrymosa
orchestra:
Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra (in 1989-01)
conductor:
Libor Pešek (conductor) (in 1989-01)
recorded at:
Philharmonic Hall (Liverpool) in Liverpool, Merseyside, England, United Kingdom (in 1989-01)
recording of:
Sinfonia da Requiem, op. 20: I. Lachrymosa. Andante ben misurato (in 1989-01)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1940)
part of:
Sinfonia da Requiem, op. 20
9:20
2Sinfonia da Requiem, op. 20: II. Dies irae
orchestra:
Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra (in 1989-01)
conductor:
Libor Pešek (conductor) (in 1989-01)
recorded at:
Philharmonic Hall (Liverpool) in Liverpool, Merseyside, England, United Kingdom (in 1989-01)
recording of:
Sinfonia da Requiem, op. 20: II. Dies irae. Allegro con fuoco (in 1989-01)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1940)
part of:
Sinfonia da Requiem, op. 20
4:51
3Sinfonia da Requiem, op. 20: III. Requiem aeternam
orchestra:
Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra (in 1989-01)
conductor:
Libor Pešek (conductor) (in 1989-01)
recorded at:
Philharmonic Hall (Liverpool) in Liverpool, Merseyside, England, United Kingdom (in 1989-01)
recording of:
Sinfonia da Requiem, op. 20: III. Requiem aeternam. Andante molto tranquillo (in 1989-01)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1940)
part of:
Sinfonia da Requiem, op. 20
7:26
4Four Sea Interludes and Passacaglia from 'Peter Grimes', op. 33: Dawn
orchestra:
Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra (in 1989-01)
conductor:
Libor Pešek (conductor) (in 1989-01)
recorded at:
Philharmonic Hall (Liverpool) in Liverpool, Merseyside, England, United Kingdom (in 1989-01)
recording of:
Four Sea Interludes from 'Peter Grimes', op. 33a: I. Dawn: Lento e tranquillo (in 1989-01)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1945)
part of:
Four Sea Interludes from 'Peter Grimes', op. 33a
3:44
5Four Sea Interludes and Passacaglia from 'Peter Grimes', op. 33: Sunday Morning
orchestra:
Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra (in 1989-01)
conductor:
Libor Pešek (conductor) (in 1989-01)
recorded at:
Philharmonic Hall (Liverpool) in Liverpool, Merseyside, England, United Kingdom (in 1989-01)
recording of:
Four Sea Interludes from 'Peter Grimes', op. 33a: II. Sunday Morning: Allegro spiritoso (in 1989-01)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1945)
part of:
Four Sea Interludes from 'Peter Grimes', op. 33a
recording of:
Four Sea Interludes from 'Peter Grimes', op. 33a: II. Sunday Morning: Allegro spiritoso (for piano duo, Stein)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1945)
arranger:
Erwin Stein (Austrian musician and writer)
arrangement of:
Four Sea Interludes from 'Peter Grimes', op. 33a: II. Sunday Morning: Allegro spiritoso
part of:
Four Sea Interludes from 'Peter Grimes', op. 33a (for piano duo, Stein)
3:44
6Four Sea Interludes and Passacaglia from 'Peter Grimes', op. 33: Moonlight
orchestra:
Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra (in 1989-01)
conductor:
Libor Pešek (conductor) (in 1989-01)
recorded at:
Philharmonic Hall (Liverpool) in Liverpool, Merseyside, England, United Kingdom (in 1989-01)
recording of:
Four Sea Interludes from 'Peter Grimes', op. 33a: III. Moonlight: Andante comodo e rubato (in 1989-01)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1945)
part of:
Four Sea Interludes from 'Peter Grimes', op. 33a
4:36
7Four Sea Interludes and Passacaglia from 'Peter Grimes', op. 33: Passacaglia
orchestra:
Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra (in 1989-01)
conductor:
Libor Pešek (conductor) (in 1989-01)
recorded at:
Philharmonic Hall (Liverpool) in Liverpool, Merseyside, England, United Kingdom (in 1989-01)
recording of:
Four Sea Interludes from 'Peter Grimes', op. 33a: IV. Storm: Presto con fuoco (in 1989-01)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1945)
part of:
Four Sea Interludes from 'Peter Grimes', op. 33a
recording of:
Four Sea Interludes from 'Peter Grimes', op. 33a
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1945)
premiered at:
Cheltenham Music Festival 1945: [concert] (1945-06-13)
publisher:
Boosey & Hawkes Music Publishers, Ltd
part of:
Works of Benjamin Britten by opus number (number: op. 33a)
is based on:
Peter Grimes op. 33
7:57
8Four Sea Interludes and Passacaglia from 'Peter Grimes', op. 33: Storm
orchestra:
Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra (in 1989-01)
conductor:
Libor Pešek (conductor) (in 1989-01)
recorded at:
Philharmonic Hall (Liverpool) in Liverpool, Merseyside, England, United Kingdom (in 1989-01)
recording of:
Four Sea Interludes from 'Peter Grimes', op. 33a: IV. Storm: Presto con fuoco (in 1989-01)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1945)
part of:
Four Sea Interludes from 'Peter Grimes', op. 33a
4:24
9The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra, op. 34: Theme (Allegro maestoso e largamente)1:57
10The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra, op. 34: Var. A: Flutes and piccolo0:35
11The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra, op. 34: Var. B: Oboes (Lento)1:07
12The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra, op. 34: Var. C: Clarinets (Moderato)0:39
13The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra, op. 34: Var. D: Bassoons (Allegro alla marcia)0:58
14The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra, op. 34: Var. E: Violins (Brillante: alla polacca)0:37
15The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra, op. 34: Var. F: Violas (Meno mosso)1:17
16The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra, op. 34: Var. G: Cellos1:00
17The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra, op. 34: Var. H: Double basses (Cominciando lento ma poco a poco accel. al Allegro)1:02
18The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra, op. 34: Var. I: Harp (Maestoso)0:50
19The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra, op. 34: Var. J: Horns (L'istesso tempo)0:53
20The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra, op. 34: Var. K: Trumpets (Vivace)0:31
21The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra, op. 34: Var L: Trombones and bass tuba (Allegro pomposo)1:07
22The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra, op. 34: Var M: Percussion (Moderato)1:58
23The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra, op. 34: Fugue (Allegro molto)2:46
CD 2
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1Canadian Carnival,, op. 19
producer:
John Willan (producer)
trumpet:
Wesley Warren
orchestra:
City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (from 1982-04-22 until 1982-04-23)
conductor:
Simon Rattle (conductor) (from 1982-04-22 until 1982-04-23)
balance engineer:
Michael Sheady (engineer) (from 1982-04-22 until 1982-04-23)
recorded at:
Cheltenham Town Hall in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom (from 1982-04-22 until 1982-04-23)
recording of:
Canadian Carnival, op. 19 (from 1982-04-22 until 1982-04-23)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist)
part of:
Works of Benjamin Britten by opus number (number: op. 19)
14:08
2Diversions, op. 21: Theme
producer:
David R. Murray
piano:
Peter Donohoe (British classical pianist) (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
orchestra:
City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
conductor:
Simon Rattle (conductor) (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
balance engineer:
Mike Clements (engineer) (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
recorded at:
Warwick Arts Centre in Coventry, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
recording of:
Diversions for Piano Left Hand and Orchestra, op. 21: Theme (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1940)
part of:
Diversions for Piano Left Hand and Orchestra, op. 21
1:19
3Diversions, op. 21: Variation I: Recitative
producer:
David R. Murray
piano:
Peter Donohoe (British classical pianist) (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
orchestra:
City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
conductor:
Simon Rattle (conductor) (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
balance engineer:
Mike Clements (engineer) (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
recorded at:
Warwick Arts Centre in Coventry, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
recording of:
Diversions for Piano Left Hand and Orchestra, op. 21: Variation I. Recitative (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1940)
part of:
Diversions for Piano Left Hand and Orchestra, op. 21
1:39
4Diversions, op. 21: Variation II: Romance
producer:
David R. Murray
piano:
Peter Donohoe (British classical pianist) (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
orchestra:
City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
conductor:
Simon Rattle (conductor) (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
balance engineer:
Mike Clements (engineer) (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
recorded at:
Warwick Arts Centre in Coventry, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
recording of:
Diversions for Piano Left Hand and Orchestra, op. 21: Variation II. Romance (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1940)
part of:
Diversions for Piano Left Hand and Orchestra, op. 21
1:20
5Diversions, op. 21: Variation III: March
producer:
David R. Murray
piano:
Peter Donohoe (British classical pianist) (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
orchestra:
City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
conductor:
Simon Rattle (conductor) (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
balance engineer:
Mike Clements (engineer) (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
recorded at:
Warwick Arts Centre in Coventry, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
recording of:
Diversions for Piano Left Hand and Orchestra, op. 21: Variation III. March (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1940)
part of:
Diversions for Piano Left Hand and Orchestra, op. 21
1:15
6Diversions, op. 21: Variation IV: Arabesque
producer:
David R. Murray
piano:
Peter Donohoe (British classical pianist) (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
orchestra:
City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
conductor:
Simon Rattle (conductor) (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
balance engineer:
Mike Clements (engineer) (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
recorded at:
Warwick Arts Centre in Coventry, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
recording of:
Diversions for Piano Left Hand and Orchestra, op. 21: Variation IV. Arabesque (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1940)
part of:
Diversions for Piano Left Hand and Orchestra, op. 21
1:50
7Diversions, op. 21: Variation V: Chant
producer:
David R. Murray
piano:
Peter Donohoe (British classical pianist) (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
orchestra:
City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
conductor:
Simon Rattle (conductor) (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
balance engineer:
Mike Clements (engineer) (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
recorded at:
Warwick Arts Centre in Coventry, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
recording of:
Diversions for Piano Left Hand and Orchestra, op. 21: Variation V. Chant (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1940)
part of:
Diversions for Piano Left Hand and Orchestra, op. 21
1:48
8Diversions, op. 21: Variation VI: Nocturne
producer:
David R. Murray
piano:
Peter Donohoe (British classical pianist) (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
orchestra:
City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
conductor:
Simon Rattle (conductor) (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
balance engineer:
Mike Clements (engineer) (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
recorded at:
Warwick Arts Centre in Coventry, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
recording of:
Diversions for Piano Left Hand and Orchestra, op. 21: Variation VI. Nocturne (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1940)
part of:
Diversions for Piano Left Hand and Orchestra, op. 21
2:00
9Diversions, op. 21: Variation VII: Badinerie
producer:
David R. Murray
piano:
Peter Donohoe (British classical pianist) (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
orchestra:
City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
conductor:
Simon Rattle (conductor) (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
balance engineer:
Mike Clements (engineer) (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
recorded at:
Warwick Arts Centre in Coventry, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
recording of:
Diversions for Piano Left Hand and Orchestra, op. 21: Variation VII. Badinerie (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1940)
part of:
Diversions for Piano Left Hand and Orchestra, op. 21
1:21
10Diversions, op. 21: Variation VIII: Burlesque
producer:
David R. Murray
piano:
Peter Donohoe (British classical pianist) (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
orchestra:
City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
conductor:
Simon Rattle (conductor) (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
balance engineer:
Mike Clements (engineer) (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
recorded at:
Warwick Arts Centre in Coventry, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
recording of:
Diversions for Piano Left Hand and Orchestra, op. 21: Variation VIII. Burlesque (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1940)
part of:
Diversions for Piano Left Hand and Orchestra, op. 21
1:37
11Diversions, op. 21: Variation IX: Toccata I - Toccata II - Cadenza
producer:
David R. Murray
piano:
Peter Donohoe (British classical pianist) (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
orchestra:
City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
conductor:
Simon Rattle (conductor) (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
balance engineer:
Mike Clements (engineer) (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
recorded at:
Warwick Arts Centre in Coventry, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
recording of:
Diversions for Piano Left Hand and Orchestra, op. 21: Variation IXa. Toccata I (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1940)
part of:
Diversions for Piano Left Hand and Orchestra, op. 21
recording of:
Diversions for Piano Left Hand and Orchestra, op. 21: Variation IXb. Toccata II (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1940)
part of:
Diversions for Piano Left Hand and Orchestra, op. 21
2:49
12Diversions, op. 21: Variation X: Adagio
producer:
David R. Murray
piano:
Peter Donohoe (British classical pianist) (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
orchestra:
City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
conductor:
Simon Rattle (conductor) (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
balance engineer:
Mike Clements (engineer) (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
recorded at:
Warwick Arts Centre in Coventry, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
recording of:
Diversions for Piano Left Hand and Orchestra, op. 21: Variation X. Adagio (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1940)
part of:
Diversions for Piano Left Hand and Orchestra, op. 21
4:01
13Diversions, op. 21: Variation XI: Finale (Tarantella)
producer:
David R. Murray
piano:
Peter Donohoe (British classical pianist) (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
orchestra:
City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
conductor:
Simon Rattle (conductor) (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
balance engineer:
Mike Clements (engineer) (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
recorded at:
Warwick Arts Centre in Coventry, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
recording of:
Diversions for Piano Left Hand and Orchestra, op. 21: Variation XI. Tarantella (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1940)
part of:
Diversions for Piano Left Hand and Orchestra, op. 21
2:34
14Scottish Ballad,, op. 26
producer:
John Willan (producer)
orchestra:
City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (from 1982-04-22 until 1982-04-23)
conductor:
Simon Rattle (conductor) (from 1982-04-22 until 1982-04-23)
balance engineer:
Michael Sheady (engineer) (from 1982-04-22 until 1982-04-23)
recorded at:
Cheltenham Town Hall in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom (from 1982-04-22 until 1982-04-23)
recording of:
Scottish Ballad, op. 26 (from 1982-04-22 until 1982-04-23)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist)
part of:
Works of Benjamin Britten by opus number (number: op. 26)
15:24
15An American Overture,, op. 27
producer:
John Willan (producer)
orchestra:
City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (from 1984-05-23 until 1984-05-24)
conductor:
Simon Rattle (conductor) (from 1984-05-23 until 1984-05-24)
balance engineer:
Michael Sheady (engineer) (from 1984-05-23 until 1984-05-24)
recorded at:
Warwick Arts Centre in Coventry, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom (from 1984-05-23 until 1984-05-24)
recording of:
Occasional Overture, op. 27 "An American Overture" (from 1984-05-23 until 1984-05-24)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1941)
part of:
Works of Benjamin Britten by opus number (number: op. 27)
10:35
16Occasional Overture,, op. 38
producer:
John Willan (producer)
orchestra:
City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (from 1984-05-23 until 1984-05-24)
conductor:
Simon Rattle (conductor) (from 1984-05-23 until 1984-05-24)
balance engineer:
Michael Sheady (engineer) (from 1984-05-23 until 1984-05-24)
recorded at:
Warwick Arts Centre in Coventry, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom (from 1984-05-23 until 1984-05-24)
recording of:
Occasional Overture, op. 38 (from 1984-05-23 until 1984-05-24)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1941)
part of:
Works of Benjamin Britten by opus number (number: op. 38)
7:18
17The Building of the House,, op. 79
producer:
David R. Murray
choir vocals:
City of Birmingham Symphony Chorus (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
orchestra:
City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
conductor:
Simon Rattle (conductor) (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
balance engineer:
Mike Clements (engineer) (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
recorded at:
Warwick Arts Centre in Coventry, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
recording of:
The Building of the House, op. 79 (for chorus and orchestra) (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (from 1967-01 until 1967-03-16)
premiered at:
Opening of The Snape Maltings Concert Halls (1967-06-02)
part of:
Works of Benjamin Britten by opus number (number: op. 79)
5:03
CD 3
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1Piano Concerto, op. 13: I. Toccata
piano:
Leif Ove Andsnes (pianist)
orchestra:
City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
conductor:
Paavo Järvi (conductor)
recording of:
Concerto for Piano, op. 13: I. Toccata
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1938)
part of:
Concerto for Piano, op. 13 (original version)
part of:
Concerto for Piano, op. 13 (revised version)
12:31
2Piano Concerto, op. 13: II. Waltz
piano:
Leif Ove Andsnes (pianist)
orchestra:
City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
conductor:
Paavo Järvi (conductor)
recording of:
Concerto for Piano, op. 13: II. Waltz
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1938)
part of:
Concerto for Piano, op. 13 (revised version)
part of:
Concerto for Piano, op. 13 (original version)
5:11
3Piano Concerto, op. 13: III. Impromptu
piano:
Leif Ove Andsnes (pianist)
orchestra:
City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
conductor:
Paavo Järvi (conductor)
recording of:
Concerto for Piano, op. 13: III. Impromptu
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1945)
part of:
Concerto for Piano, op. 13 (revised version)
8:48
4Piano Concerto, op. 13: IV. March
piano:
Leif Ove Andsnes (pianist)
orchestra:
City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
conductor:
Paavo Järvi (conductor)
recording of:
Concerto for Piano, op. 13: IV. March
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1938)
part of:
Concerto for Piano, op. 13 (original version)
part of:
Concerto for Piano, op. 13 (revised version)
9:09
5Violin Concerto, op. 15: I. Moderato con moto
violin:
Ida Haendel (violinist) (from 1977-07-12 until 1977-07-13)
orchestra:
Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra (from 1977-07-12 until 1977-07-13)
conductor:
Paavo Berglund (conductor) (from 1977-07-12 until 1977-07-13)
recording of:
Violin Concerto, op. 15: I. Moderato con moto (from 1977-07-12 until 1977-07-13)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (from 1938 until 1939)
part of:
Violin Concerto, op. 15
8:34
6Violin Concerto, op. 15: II. Vivace
violin:
Ida Haendel (violinist) (from 1977-07-12 until 1977-07-13)
orchestra:
Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra (from 1977-07-12 until 1977-07-13)
conductor:
Paavo Berglund (conductor) (from 1977-07-12 until 1977-07-13)
recording of:
Violin Concerto, op. 15: II. Vivace - Cadenza (from 1977-07-12 until 1977-07-13)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (from 1938 until 1939)
part of:
Violin Concerto, op. 15
8:27
7Violin Concerto, op. 15: III. Passacaglia (Andante lento - Un poco meno mosso)
violin:
Ida Haendel (violinist) (from 1977-07-12 until 1977-07-13)
orchestra:
Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra (from 1977-07-12 until 1977-07-13)
conductor:
Paavo Berglund (conductor) (from 1977-07-12 until 1977-07-13)
recording of:
Violin Concerto, op. 15: III. Passacaglia - Andante lento (from 1977-07-12 until 1977-07-13)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (from 1938 until 1939)
part of:
Violin Concerto, op. 15
14:13
8Young Apollo, op. 16
producer:
John Willan (producer)
cello:
Michal Kaznowski (classical cellist) (from 1982-04-22 until 1982-04-23)
piano:
Peter Donohoe (British classical pianist) (from 1982-04-22 until 1982-04-23)
viola:
Peter Cole (from 1982-04-22 until 1982-04-23)
violin:
Jeremy Ballard (from 1982-04-22 until 1982-04-23) and Felix Kok (South African-British violinist) (from 1982-04-22 until 1982-04-23)
orchestra:
City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (from 1982-04-22 until 1982-04-23)
conductor:
Simon Rattle (conductor) (from 1982-04-22 until 1982-04-23)
balance engineer:
Michael Sheady (engineer) (from 1982-04-22 until 1982-04-23)
recorded at:
Cheltenham Town Hall in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom (from 1982-04-22 until 1982-04-23)
recording of:
Young Apollo, op. 16 (from 1982-04-22 until 1982-04-23)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (until 1939)
dedicated to:
Александр Григорьевич Чухалдин
premiered at:
CBC Radio's Melodic Strings (1939-08-27)
publisher:
Faber Music
was commissioned by:
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
part of:
Works of Benjamin Britten by opus number (number: op. 16)
7:37
CD 4
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1Simple Symphony, op. 4: I. Boisterous Bourrée
orchestra:
Norwegian Chamber Orchestra
conductor:
Iona Brown (violinist and director of the Academy of St Martin in the Fields)
recording of:
Simple Symphony, op. 4: I. Boisterous Bourrée
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (from 1933-12 until 1934-02)
part of:
Simple Symphony, op. 4
2:56
2Simple Symphony, op. 4: II. Playful Pizzicato
orchestra:
Norwegian Chamber Orchestra
conductor:
Iona Brown (violinist and director of the Academy of St Martin in the Fields)
recording of:
Simple Symphony, op. 4: II. Playful Pizzicato
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (from 1933-12 until 1934-02)
part of:
Simple Symphony, op. 4
3:22
3Simple Symphony, op. 4: III. Sentimental Sarabande
orchestra:
Norwegian Chamber Orchestra
conductor:
Iona Brown (violinist and director of the Academy of St Martin in the Fields)
recording of:
Simple Symphony, op. 4: III. Sentimental Saraband
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (from 1933-12 until 1934-02)
part of:
Simple Symphony, op. 4
8:31
4Simple Symphony, op. 4: IV. Frolicsome Finale
orchestra:
Norwegian Chamber Orchestra
conductor:
Iona Brown (violinist and director of the Academy of St Martin in the Fields)
recording of:
Simple Symphony, op. 4: IV. Frolicsome Finale
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (from 1933-12 until 1934-02)
part of:
Simple Symphony, op. 4
3:03
5Variations on a Theme of Frank Bridge, op. 10: Introduction and Theme
orchestra:
Norwegian Chamber Orchestra
conductor:
Iona Brown (violinist and director of the Academy of St Martin in the Fields)
recording of:
Variations on a Theme by Frank Bridge, op. 10: I. Introduction and Theme. Lento maestoso
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1937)
part of:
Variations on a Theme by Frank Bridge, op. 10
2:08
6Variations on a Theme of Frank Bridge, op. 10: Variation 1: Adagio
orchestra:
Norwegian Chamber Orchestra
conductor:
Iona Brown (violinist and director of the Academy of St Martin in the Fields)
recording of:
Variations on a Theme by Frank Bridge, op. 10: II. Adagio
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1937)
part of:
Variations on a Theme by Frank Bridge, op. 10
2:25
7Variations on a Theme of Frank Bridge, op. 10: Variation 2: March
orchestra:
Norwegian Chamber Orchestra
conductor:
Iona Brown (violinist and director of the Academy of St Martin in the Fields)
recording of:
Variations on a Theme by Frank Bridge, op. 10: III. March. Presto alla marcia
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1937)
part of:
Variations on a Theme by Frank Bridge, op. 10
1:09
8Variations on a Theme of Frank Bridge, op. 10: Variation 3: Romance
orchestra:
Norwegian Chamber Orchestra
conductor:
Iona Brown (violinist and director of the Academy of St Martin in the Fields)
recording of:
Variations on a Theme by Frank Bridge, op. 10: IV. Romance. Allegretto grazioso
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1937)
part of:
Variations on a Theme by Frank Bridge, op. 10
1:41
9Variations on a Theme of Frank Bridge, op. 10: Variation 4: Aria italiana
orchestra:
Norwegian Chamber Orchestra
conductor:
Iona Brown (violinist and director of the Academy of St Martin in the Fields)
recording of:
Variations on a Theme by Frank Bridge, op. 10: V. Aria italiana. Allegro brillante
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1937)
part of:
Variations on a Theme by Frank Bridge, op. 10
1:21
10Variations on a Theme of Frank Bridge, op. 10: Variation 5: Bourrée classique
orchestra:
Norwegian Chamber Orchestra
conductor:
Iona Brown (violinist and director of the Academy of St Martin in the Fields)
recording of:
Variations on a Theme by Frank Bridge, op. 10: VI. Bourrée classique. Allegro e pesante
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1937)
part of:
Variations on a Theme by Frank Bridge, op. 10
1:18
11Variations on a Theme of Frank Bridge, op. 10: Variation 6: Wiener Walzer
orchestra:
Norwegian Chamber Orchestra
conductor:
Iona Brown (violinist and director of the Academy of St Martin in the Fields)
recording of:
Variations on a Theme by Frank Bridge, op. 10: VII. Wiener Walzer. Lento - Vivace
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1937)
part of:
Variations on a Theme by Frank Bridge, op. 10
3:01
12Variations on a Theme of Frank Bridge, op. 10: Variation 7: Moto perpetuo
orchestra:
Norwegian Chamber Orchestra
conductor:
Iona Brown (violinist and director of the Academy of St Martin in the Fields)
recording of:
Variations on a Theme by Frank Bridge, op. 10: VIII. Moto perpetuo. Allegro molto
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1937)
part of:
Variations on a Theme by Frank Bridge, op. 10
1:10
13Variations on a Theme of Frank Bridge, op. 10: Variation 8: Funeral March
orchestra:
Norwegian Chamber Orchestra
conductor:
Iona Brown (violinist and director of the Academy of St Martin in the Fields)
recording of:
Variations on a Theme by Frank Bridge, op. 10: IX. Funeral march. Andante ritmico
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1937)
part of:
Variations on a Theme by Frank Bridge, op. 10
3:42
14Variations on a Theme of Frank Bridge, op. 10: Variation 9: Chant
orchestra:
Norwegian Chamber Orchestra
conductor:
Iona Brown (violinist and director of the Academy of St Martin in the Fields)
recording of:
Variations on a Theme by Frank Bridge, op. 10: X. Chant. Lento
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1937)
part of:
Variations on a Theme by Frank Bridge, op. 10
1:44
15Variations on a Theme of Frank Bridge, op. 10: Variation 10: Fugue and Finale
orchestra:
Norwegian Chamber Orchestra
conductor:
Iona Brown (violinist and director of the Academy of St Martin in the Fields)
recording of:
Variations on a Theme by Frank Bridge, op. 10: XI. Fugue and Finale. Allegro molto vivace - Lento e solenne
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1937)
part of:
Variations on a Theme by Frank Bridge, op. 10
7:24
16Prelude and Fugue, op. 29
orchestra:
Norwegian Chamber Orchestra
conductor:
Iona Brown (violinist and director of the Academy of St Martin in the Fields)
recording of:
Prelude and Fugue for 18-Part String Orchestra, op. 29
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1943)
part of:
Works of Benjamin Britten by opus number (number: op. 29)
8:55
17Lachrymae, op. 48a
viola:
Lars Anders Tomter (violist)
orchestra:
Norwegian Chamber Orchestra
conductor:
Iona Brown (violinist and director of the Academy of St Martin in the Fields)
recording of:
Lachrymae: Reflections on a song of Dowland, op. 48a (for viola and string orchestra)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1950)
arranger:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1976-02)
part of:
Works of Benjamin Britten by opus number (number: op. 48a)
is based on:
Lachrymae: Reflections on a song of Dowland, op. 48 (for viola and piano)
16:20
CD 5
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1Symphonic Suite from 'Gloriana', op. 53a: I. The Tournament
orchestra:
Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra
conductor:
Takuo Yuasa (Japanese conductor)
recording of:
Symphonic Suite from "Gloriana", op. 53a: I. The Tournament
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1953)
part of:
Symphonic Suite from “Gloriana”, op. 53a
4:13
2Symphonic Suite from 'Gloriana', op. 53a: II. The Lute Song
orchestra:
Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra
conductor:
Takuo Yuasa (Japanese conductor)
recording of:
Symphonic Suite from "Gloriana", op. 53a: II. The Lute Song
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1953)
part of:
Symphonic Suite from “Gloriana”, op. 53a
4:43
3Symphonic Suite from 'Gloriana', op. 53a: III. The Courtly Dances - March
orchestra:
Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra
conductor:
Takuo Yuasa (Japanese conductor)
recording of:
Symphonic Suite from "Gloriana", op. 53a: III. The Courtly Dances
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1953)
part of:
Symphonic Suite from “Gloriana”, op. 53a
0:48
4Symphonic Suite from 'Gloriana', op. 53a: III. The Courtly Dances - Coranto
orchestra:
Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra
conductor:
Takuo Yuasa (Japanese conductor)
recording of:
Symphonic Suite from "Gloriana", op. 53a: III. The Courtly Dances
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1953)
part of:
Symphonic Suite from “Gloriana”, op. 53a
1:08
5Symphonic Suite from 'Gloriana', op. 53a: III. The Courtly Dances - Pavane
orchestra:
Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra
conductor:
Takuo Yuasa (Japanese conductor)
recording of:
Symphonic Suite from "Gloriana", op. 53a: III. The Courtly Dances
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1953)
part of:
Symphonic Suite from “Gloriana”, op. 53a
2:16
6Symphonic Suite from 'Gloriana', op. 53a: III. The Courtly Dances - Morris Dance
orchestra:
Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra
conductor:
Takuo Yuasa (Japanese conductor)
recording of:
Symphonic Suite from "Gloriana", op. 53a: III. The Courtly Dances
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1953)
part of:
Symphonic Suite from “Gloriana”, op. 53a
1:03
7Symphonic Suite from 'Gloriana', op. 53a: III. The Courtly Dances - Galliard
orchestra:
Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra
conductor:
Takuo Yuasa (Japanese conductor)
recording of:
Symphonic Suite from "Gloriana", op. 53a: III. The Courtly Dances
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1953)
part of:
Symphonic Suite from “Gloriana”, op. 53a
1:55
8Symphonic Suite from 'Gloriana', op. 53a: III. The Courtly Dances - Lavolta
orchestra:
Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra
conductor:
Takuo Yuasa (Japanese conductor)
recording of:
Symphonic Suite from "Gloriana", op. 53a: III. The Courtly Dances
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1953)
part of:
Symphonic Suite from “Gloriana”, op. 53a
2:08
9Symphonic Suite from 'Gloriana', op. 53a: IV. Gloriana moritura
orchestra:
Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra
conductor:
Takuo Yuasa (Japanese conductor)
recording of:
Symphonic Suite from "Gloriana", op. 53a: IV. Gloriana Moritura
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1953)
part of:
Symphonic Suite from “Gloriana”, op. 53a
7:46
10Cello Symphony, op. 68: I. Allegro maestoso
cello:
Steven Isserlis (cellist)
orchestra:
City of London Sinfonia (chamber orchestra)
conductor:
Richard Hickox (conductor)
recording of:
Symphony for Cello and Orchestra, op. 68: I. Allegro maestoso
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1963)
part of:
Symphony for Cello and Orchestra, op. 68
13:26
11Cello Symphony, op. 68: II. Presto inquieto
cello:
Steven Isserlis (cellist)
orchestra:
City of London Sinfonia (chamber orchestra)
conductor:
Richard Hickox (conductor)
recording of:
Symphony for Cello and Orchestra, op. 68: II. Presto inquieto
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1963)
part of:
Symphony for Cello and Orchestra, op. 68
4:00
12Cello Symphony, op. 68: III. Adagio
cello:
Steven Isserlis (cellist)
orchestra:
City of London Sinfonia (chamber orchestra)
conductor:
Richard Hickox (conductor)
partial recording of:
Symphony for Cello and Orchestra, op. 68: III. Adagio – Cadenza ad lib
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1963)
part of:
Symphony for Cello and Orchestra, op. 68
8:46
13Cello Symphony, op. 68: III. Cadenza
cello:
Steven Isserlis (cellist)
orchestra:
City of London Sinfonia (chamber orchestra)
conductor:
Richard Hickox (conductor)
partial recording of:
Symphony for Cello and Orchestra, op. 68: III. Adagio – Cadenza ad lib
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1963)
part of:
Symphony for Cello and Orchestra, op. 68
3:21
14Cello Symphony, op. 68: IV. Passacaglia (Andante allegro)
cello:
Steven Isserlis (cellist)
orchestra:
City of London Sinfonia (chamber orchestra)
conductor:
Richard Hickox (conductor)
recording of:
Symphony for Cello and Orchestra, op. 68: IV. Passacaglia. Andante allegro
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1963)
part of:
Symphony for Cello and Orchestra, op. 68
8:12
15Men of Goodwill
orchestra:
Minnesota Orchestra
conductor:
Sir Neville Marriner (conductor)
recording of:
Men of Goodwill: Variations on a Christmas Carol
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1947)
is based on:
God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen (traditional, no arrangement credits here)
8:31
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