This re-release of the Spring Symphony, complemented by two smaller but equally life-confirming works by Britten, marks the composer's centenary year. It also forms part of Chandos' Richard Hickox Legacy series. Hickox conducts the London Symphony Orchestra with the soloists Elizabeth Gale, Alfreda Hodgson, and Martyn Hill and a number of UK choirs.

Tracklist:

Spring Symphony, Op. 44: Part I: Introduction
Spring Symphony, Op. 44: Part I: The Merry Cuckoo
Spring Symphony, Op. 44: Part I: Spring, The Sweet Spring
Part I: The Driving Boy
Spring Symphony, Op. 44: Part I: The Morning Star
Spring Symphony, Op. 44: Part II: Welcome Maids Of Honour
Spring Symphony, Op. 44: Part II: Waters Above
Spring Symphony, Op. 44: Part II: Out On The Lawn I Lie In Bed
Spring Symphony, Op. 44: Part III: When Will My May Come
Part III: Fair And Fair
Spring Symphony, Op. 44: Part III: Sound The Flute
Spring Symphony, Op. 44: Part IV: Finale
Welcome Ode, Op. 95: No. 1. March
Welcome Ode, Op. 95: No. 2. Jig
Welcome Ode, Op. 95: No. 3. Roundel
Welcome Ode, Op. 95: No. 4. Modulation
Welcome Ode, Op. 95: No. 5. Canon
Psalm 150, Op. 67

UPC: 095115178225
Label: Chandos
Release Date: 7.30.13
Format: CD

Richard Hickox - Spring Symphony / Welcome Ode / Psalm 150 (CD)