The Best of Britten (Incls 'Hymn to St Cecilia, Op. 27' & 'Variations on a Theme of Frank Bridge, Op. 10')

The Best of Britten (Incls 'Hymn to St Cecilia, Op. 27' & 'Variations on a Theme of Frank Bridge, Op. 10') cover $25.00 Out of Stock
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BENJAMIN BRITTEN
The Best of Britten (Incls 'Hymn to St Cecilia, Op. 27' & 'Variations on a Theme of Frank Bridge, Op. 10')
Della Jones (Mezzo) Northern Sinfonia / English Chamber Orchestra / BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra / etc

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Release Date: Tuesday 1 July 2008

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The outstanding English composer working in the mid-20th century, Benjamin Britten won a significant international reputation, whilst remaining thoroughly English in inspiration. Britten's compositions appeal to all ages, from the delightful Simple Symphony, composed for a school orchestra, and The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra written for an educational film, to the haunting Serenade for Tenor, Horn and Strings and the intense anti-war statement of his War Requiem.

Tracks:

Hymn to St Cecilia, Op. 27
4 Sea Interludes, Op. 33a (Sunday Morning & Storm)
Rejoice in the Lamb, Op. 30
Sinfonia da Requiem, Op. 20 (Lacrymosa)
The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra: Variations and Fugue on a Theme of Henry Purcell, Op. 34
Serenade, Op. 31
Symphonic Suite, Op. 53a, `Gloriana`
Simple Symphony, Op. 4 (Playful Pizzacato)
Suite on English Folk Tunes, Op. 90, `A time there was …` Variations on a Theme of Frank Bridge, Op. 10
Tell me the Truth about Love
War Requiem, Op. 66 (Requiem aeternam)
A Hymn to the Virgin