Britten: The Britten Collection
Coro - COR 16107
Kompozytor
Benjamin Britten (1913-1976)
Benjamin Britten (1913-1976)
Wykonawcy
Ian Partridge, tenor
Sioned Williams, harp
The Choristers of St Paul's Cathedral / John Scott
The Sixteen / Harry Christophers
Ian Partridge, tenor
Sioned Williams, harp
The Choristers of St Paul's Cathedral / John Scott
The Sixteen / Harry Christophers
A Hymn to the Virgin
Rejoice in the Lamb
Hymn to Saint Cecilia
A Boy was Born
A Ceremony of Carols
Choral Dances from ‘Gloriana’
Five Flower Songs
Sacred and Profane
Rejoice in the Lamb
Hymn to Saint Cecilia
A Boy was Born
A Ceremony of Carols
Choral Dances from ‘Gloriana’
Five Flower Songs
Sacred and Profane
This superb collection, released in celebration of the 100th anniversary of Britten’s birth, features all three of The Sixteen's celebrated Britten recordings.
Arguably the most famous British composer of the 20th century, Benjamin Britten possessed a formidable talent and distinctive style. His remarkable career spanned over 40 years and this collection of choral works features a fascinating selection of music from throughout his life.
Works include Hymn to the Virgin, a piece originally conceived during his school days; A Boy was Born which first brought him to the public’s attention; the much-loved A Ceremony of Carols - a masterpiece composed on board ship as Britten returned to England from the USA in 1942; and the Choral Dances from ‘Gloriana’ with tenor soloist Ian Partridge.
A Ceremony of Carols won a coveted Deutsche Schallplattenkritik when first released.
Arguably the most famous British composer of the 20th century, Benjamin Britten possessed a formidable talent and distinctive style. His remarkable career spanned over 40 years and this collection of choral works features a fascinating selection of music from throughout his life.
Works include Hymn to the Virgin, a piece originally conceived during his school days; A Boy was Born which first brought him to the public’s attention; the much-loved A Ceremony of Carols - a masterpiece composed on board ship as Britten returned to England from the USA in 1942; and the Choral Dances from ‘Gloriana’ with tenor soloist Ian Partridge.
A Ceremony of Carols won a coveted Deutsche Schallplattenkritik when first released.
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