2013 marks the centenary of the birth of composer Benjamin Britten, and this fascinating collection from Channel Classics features a selection of works that demonstrate perfectly his brilliant manner of writing for string orchestra, unique treatment of text and rich palette of musical colors. Amsterdam Sinfonietta, led by Candida Thompson, are joined by soprano Barbara Hannigan, tenor James Gilchrist and horn soloist Jasper de Waal in a program that includes Les Illuminations, the Serenade for Tenor, Horn and Strings, the Variations on a Theme of Frank Bridge and the rarely-heard Now Sleeps the Crimson Petal. Recorded in high-resolution surround-sound, this disc presents Britten's music in the finest audio quality available.

Tracklist:

Les Illuminations Op. 18, For Soprano And String Orchestra: I. Fanfare
Les Illuminations Op. 18, For Soprano And String Orchestra: II. Villes
Les Illuminations Op. 18, For Soprano And String Orchestra: Iiia. Phrase
Les Illuminations Op. 18, For Soprano And String Orchestra: Iiib. Antique
Les Illuminations Op. 18, For Soprano And String Orchestra: IV. Royauté
Les Illuminations Op. 18, For Soprano And String Orchestra: V. Marine
Les Illuminations Op. 18, For Soprano And String Orchestra: VI. Interlude
Les Illuminations Op. 18, For Soprano And String Orchestra: VII. Being Beauteous
Les Illuminations Op. 18, For Soprano And String Orchestra: VIII. Parade
Les Illuminations Op. 18, For Soprano And String Orchestra: IX. Départ
Variations On A Theme Of Frank Bridge, Op. 10, For String Orchestra: I. Introduction And Theme
Variations On A Theme Of Frank Bridge, Op. 10, For String Orchestra: II. Adagio
Variations On A Theme Of Frank Bridge, Op. 10, For String Orchestra: III. March
Variations On A Theme Of Frank Bridge, Op. 10, For String Orchestra: IV. Romance
Variations On A Theme Of Frank Bridge, Op. 10, For String Orchestra: V. Aria Italiana
Variations On A Theme Of Frank Bridge, Op. 10, For String Orchestra: VI. Bourrée Classique
Variations On A Theme Of Frank Bridge, Op. 10, For String Orchestra: VII. Wiener Walzer
Variations On A Theme Of Frank Bridge, Op. 10, For String Orchestra: VIII. Moto Perpetuo
Variations On A Theme Of Frank Bridge, Op. 10, For String Orchestra: IX. Funeral March
Variations On A Theme Of Frank Bridge, Op. 10, For String Orchestra: X. Chant
Variations On A Theme Of Frank Bridge, Op. 10, For String Orchestra: XI. Fugue And Finale
Serenade Op. 31, For Tenor, Horn And String Orchestra: I. Prologue
Serenade Op. 31, For Tenor, Horn And String Orchestra: II. Pastoral
Serenade Op. 31, For Tenor, Horn And String Orchestra: III. Nocturne
Serenade Op. 31, For Tenor, Horn And String Orchestra: IV. Elegy
Serenade Op. 31, For Tenor, Horn And String Orchestra: V. Dirge
Serenade Op. 31, For Tenor, Horn And String Orchestra: VI. Hymn
Serenade Op. 31, For Tenor, Horn And String Orchestra: VII. Sonnet
Serenade Op. 31, For Tenor, Horn And String Orchestra: VIII. Epilogue
Now Sleeps The Crimson Petal, For Tenor, Horn And String Orchestra

UPC: 723385322139
Label: Channel Classics
Release Date: 2.12.13
Format: CD

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