This collection of works for string orchestra combines two of Britten's first masterpieces, Simple Symphony and the Frank Bridge Variations, with the even earlier Elegy for Strings - recorded here for the first time - and Two Portraits, composed between the ages of 14-16. Directed by the Norwegian violinist Terje Tonnesen, the Swedish string ensemble Camerata Nordica performs this program with an engaging directness and striking virtuosity - qualities which no doubt contributed to the team being entrusted by the Britten-Pears Foundation with making the world premiere recording of the Elegy, as well as giving it's first public performance during the 2013 BBC Proms.

Tracklist:

Variations On A Theme Of Frank Bridge, Op. 10: Introduction And Theme
Variations On A Theme Of Frank Bridge, Op. 10: Variation 1: Adagio
Variations On A Theme Of Frank Bridge, Op. 10: Variation 2: March
Variations On A Theme Of Frank Bridge, Op. 10: Variation 3: Romance
Variations On A Theme Of Frank Bridge, Op. 10: Variation 4: Aria Italiana
Variations On A Theme Of Frank Bridge, Op. 10: Variation 5: Bouree Classique
Variations On A Theme Of Frank Bridge, Op. 10: Variation 6: Wiener Waltzer
Variations On A Theme Of Frank Bridge, Op. 10: Variation 7: Moto Perpetuo
Variations On A Theme Of Frank Bridge, Op. 10: Variation 8: Funeral March
Variations On A Theme Of Frank Bridge, Op. 10: Variation 9: Chant
Variations On A Theme Of Frank Bridge, Op. 10: Variation 10: Fugue And Finale
Simple Symphony, Op. 4: I. Boisterous Bouree
Simple Symphony, Op. 4: II. Playful Pizzicato
Simple Symphony, Op. 4: III. Sentimental Sarabande
Simple Symphony, Op. 4: IV. Frolicsome Finale
Lachrymae, Op. 48a
2 Portraits: No. 1. David Layton: Poco Presto
2 Portraits: No. 2. E.B.B.: Poco Lento
Elegy For Strings

UPC: 7318599920603
Label: Bis
Release Date: 11.19.13
Format: CD

Terje Tonnesen - Works for String Orchestra (CD)