The present album presents a very challenging but also very interesting program with vocal works by Benjamin Britten with world class tenor Mark Padmore. Mark Padmore was born in London and studied at King's College, Cambridge. He has established an international career in opera, concert and recital. His appearances in Bach Passions have gained particular notice, especially his renowned performances as Evangelist in the St Matthew and St John Passions with the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra and Simon Rattle, staged by Peter Sellars. He is joined on this release by the Basler Sinfonieorchester and Ivor Bolton.

Tracklist:

Our Hunting Fathers, Op. 8 for Tenor and Orchestra~Prologue
Our Hunting Fathers, Op. 8 for Tenor and Orchestra~Rats Away!
Our Hunting Fathers, Op. 8 for Tenor and Orchestra~Messalina
Our Hunting Fathers, Op. 8 for Tenor and Orchestra~Hawking for the Partridge (Dance of Death)
Our Hunting Fathers, Op. 8 for Tenor and Orchestra~Epilogue
Quatre Chansons franÃ§aises for Soprano and Orchestra~Nuits de juin. Lento e molto rubato
Quatre Chansons franÃ§aises for Soprano and Orchestra~Sagesse. Lento ma non troppo
Quatre Chansons franÃ§aises for Soprano and Orchestra~L'Enfance. Animato - Lento
Quatre Chansons franÃ§aises for Soprano and Orchestra~Chanson d'automne. Moderato con molto moto ma sempre colla voce
Gloriana, Op. 53a, Symphonic Suite for Tenor and Orchestra~Gloriana Suite I. The Tournament
Gloriana, Op. 53a, Symphonic Suite for Tenor and Orchestra~Gloriana Suite II. The Lute Song
Gloriana, Op. 53a, Symphonic Suite for Tenor and Orchestra~Gloriana Suite III: The Courtly Dances - March
Gloriana, Op. 53a, Symphonic Suite for Tenor and Orchestra~Gloriana Suite III: The Courtly Dances - Coranto
Gloriana, Op. 53a, Symphonic Suite for Tenor and Orchestra~Gloriana Suite III: The Courtly Dances - Pavane
Gloriana, Op. 53a, Symphonic Suite for Tenor and Orchestra~Gloriana Suite III: The Courtly Dances - Morris Dance
Gloriana, Op. 53a, Symphonic Suite for Tenor and Orchestra~Gloriana Suite III: The Courtly Dances - Galliard
Gloriana, Op. 53a, Symphonic Suite for Tenor and Orchestra~Gloriana Suite III: The Courtly Dances - Lavolta
Gloriana, Op. 53a, Symphonic Suite for Tenor and Orchestra~Gloriana Suite IV: The Courtly Dances - Moritura

UPC: 4270002928367
Label: Prospero Classical
Release Date: 9.16.22
Format: CD

Britten / Basler Sinfonieorchester / Padmore - Our Hunting Fathers (CD)