A most beguiling release crowning the Britten centenary. Les Illuminations and the Serenade for tenor, horns and strings are two of Britten's most enduringly popular works. Tenor Peter Schrier, heard here at the height of his powers, with Herbert Kegel conducting the Leipzig Radio Symphony Orchestra. Reissue of performances dating from 1967 recordings done in the then DDR (German Democratic Republic). Booklet includes both liner notes and the sung texts.

Tracklist:

Les Illuminations, Op. 18: No. 1, Fanfare
Les Illuminations, Op. 18: No. 2, Villes
Les Illuminations, Op. 18: No. 3, Phrase
Les Illuminations, Op. 18: No. 4, Antique
Les Illuminations, Op. 18: No. 5, Royauté
Les Illuminations, Op. 18: No. 6, Marine
Les Illuminations, Op. 18: No. 7, Interlude
Les Illuminations, Op. 18: No. 8, Being Beauteous
Les Illuminations, Op. 18: No. 9, Parade
Les Illuminations, Op. 18: No. 10, Départ
Serenade, Op. 31: No. 1, Prologue
Serenade, Op. 31: No. 2, Pastoral
Serenade, Op. 31: No. 3, Nocturne
Serenade, Op. 31: No. 4, Elegy
Serenade, Op. 31: No. 5, Dirge
Serenade, Op. 31: No. 6, Hymn
Serenade, Op. 31: No. 7, Sonnet
Serenade, Op. 31: No. 8, Epilogue

UPC: 5028421947280
Label: Brilliant Classics
Release Date: 12.10.13
Format: CD

Peter Schreier - Les Illuminations Op 18 / Serenade Op 31 (CD)