Chandos features a varied selection of orchestral works by Benjamin Britten, performed by the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra under Richard Hickox, to mark the great composer's centenary year on this re-release. Included works are the Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra, Suite on English Folk Tunes, the Suite from Johnson over Jordan, and Four Sea Interludes.

Tracklist:

The Young Person's Guide To The Orchestra: Variations And Fugue On A Theme Of Henry Purcell, Op. 34: Theme A: Allegro Maesto
The Young Person's Guide To The Orchestra: Variations And Fugue On A Theme Of Henry Purcell, Op. 34: Theme B: —
The Young Person's Guide To The Orchestra: Variations And Fugue On A Theme Of Henry Purcell, Op. 34: Theme C: —
The Young Person's Guide To The Orchestra: Variations And Fugue On A Theme Of Henry Purcell, Op. 34: Theme D: —
The Young Person's Guide To The Orchestra: Variations And Fugue On A Theme Of Henry Purcell, Op. 34: Theme E: —
The Young Person's Guide To The Orchestra: Variations And Fugue On A Theme Of Henry Purcell, Op. 34: Theme F: Presto
The Young Person's Guide To The Orchestra: Variations And Fugue On A Theme Of Henry Purcell, Op. 34: Variation A [The Flutes
The Young Person's Guide To The Orchestra: Variations And Fugue On A Theme Of Henry Purcell, Op. 34: Variation B [The Oboes]
The Young Person's Guide To The Orchestra: Variations And Fugue On A Theme Of Henry Purcell, Op. 34: Variation C [The Clarin
The Young Person's Guide To The Orchestra: Variations And Fugue On A Theme Of Henry Purcell, Op. 34: Variation D [The Bassoo
The Young Person's Guide To The Orchestra: Variations And Fugue On A Theme Of Henry Purcell, Op. 34: Variation E [The Violin
The Young Person's Guide To The Orchestra: Variations And Fugue On A Theme Of Henry Purcell, Op. 34: Variation F [The Violas
The Young Person's Guide To The Orchestra: Variations And Fugue On A Theme Of Henry Purcell, Op. 34: Variation G [The Cellos
The Young Person's Guide To The Orchestra: Variations And Fugue On A Theme Of Henry Purcell, Op. 34: Variation H [The Double
The Young Person's Guide To The Orchestra: Variations And Fugue On A Theme Of Henry Purcell, Op. 34: Variation I [The Harp]
The Young Person's Guide To The Orchestra: Variations And Fugue On A Theme Of Henry Purcell, Op. 34: Variation J [The Horns]
The Young Person's Guide To The Orchestra: Variations And Fugue On A Theme Of Henry Purcell, Op. 34: Variation K [The Trumpe
The Young Person's Guide To The Orchestra: Variations And Fugue On A Theme Of Henry Purcell, Op. 34: Variation L [The Trombo
The Young Person's Guide To The Orchestra: Variations And Fugue On A Theme Of Henry Purcell, Op. 34: Variation M [Percussion
The Young Person's Guide To The Orchestra: Variations And Fugue On A Theme Of Henry Purcell, Op. 34: Fugue: Allegro Molto
Suite On English Folk Tunes, Op. 90, "A Time There Was …": I. Cakes And Ale
Suite On English Folk Tunes, Op. 90, "A Time There Was …": II. The Bitter Withy
Suite On English Folk Tunes, Op. 90, "A Time There Was …": III. Hankin Booby
Suite On English Folk Tunes, Op. 90, "A Time There Was …": IV. Hunt The Squirrel
Suite On English Folk Tunes, Op. 90, "A Time There Was …": V. Lord Melbourne
Johnson Over Jordan Suite (Arr. P. Hindmarsh): I. Overture: Andante Maestoso
Johnson Over Jordan Suite (Arr. P. Hindmarsh): II. Introduction And Incinerator's Dance: Lento
Johnson Over Jordan Suite (Arr. P. Hindmarsh): II. Introduction And Incinerator's Dance: Single Clerk: Allegro -
Johnson Over Jordan Suite (Arr. P. Hindmarsh): II. Introduction And Incinerator's Dance: Incinerators' Ballet
Johnson Over Jordan Suite (Arr. P. Hindmarsh): III. Spider Dance: Spider And The Fly
Johnson Over Jordan Suite (Arr. P. Hindmarsh): IV. Approach Of Death And Finale: Poco Lento -
Johnson Over Jordan Suite (Arr. P. Hindmarsh): IV. Approach Of Death And Finale: Funeral Music -
Johnson Over Jordan Suite (Arr. P. Hindmarsh): IV. Approach Of Death And Finale: End Music: Andante Poco Lento
Peter Grimes: 4 Sea Interludes, Op. 33a: No. 1. Dawn
Peter Grimes: 4 Sea Interludes, Op. 33a: No. 2. Sunday Morning
Peter Grimes: 4 Sea Interludes, Op. 33a: No. 3. Moonlight
Peter Grimes: 4 Sea Interludes, Op. 33a: No. 4. Storm

UPC: 095115178423
Label: Chandos
Release Date: 7.30.13
Format: CD

Richard Hickox - Young Persons Guide to the Orchestra (CD)