Britten: Orchestral Works
Label: EMI Catalog: 5099997816027 Format: CD Various ArtistsBritten: Sinfonia da Requiem, Op. 20 Four Sea Interludes and Passacaglia from Peter Grimes, Op. 33 The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra, Op. 34 Violin Concerto in D minor Op. 15 Piano Concerto, Op. 13 Young Apollo, Op. 16 Canadian Carnival Overture, Op. 19 Scottish Ballad, Op. 26 Diversions for piano (left hand) and orchestra, Op. 21 Occasional Overture, Op. 38 The Building of the House Overture An American Overture Simple Symphony, Op. 4 Variations on a theme of Frank Bridge, Op. 10 Prelude & Fugue for 18 strings, Op. 29 Lachrymae for viola & strings, Op. 48a Gloriana - Symphonic Suite Op. 53a Men of Goodwill (Variations on a Christmas Carol for orchestra) Symphony for Cello and Orchestra, Op. 68 Russian Funeral Matinées musicales (after Rossini), Op. 24 Soirées musicales (after Rossini), Op. 9 Sinfonietta, Op. 1 Suite on English Folk Tunes 'A Time there was', Op. 90 The Tocher (Rossini Suite) The Prince of the Pagodas, Op. 57 One of the most innovative and imaginative composers of the 20th century, Benjamin Britten was a master of the orchestral genre. This extensive collection charts the development of Britten’s orchestral voice and features some of his greatest works, including the evocative Four Sea Interludes, the powerful and majestic Sinfonia da Requiem, the virtuosic Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra and the brilliantly colourful ballet score The Prince of the Pagodas. |