The works on this recording cover the entire span of Britten' published output - from the Simple Symphony of 1934, to the string orchestral arrangement of Lachrymae completed in the last year of his life. Britten always retained a special affection f.

Tracklist:

Boisterous Bourree
Playful Pizzicato
Sentimental Sarabande
Frolicsome Finale
Theme
Oration
March
Exercises
Commination
Chorale
Waltz
Polka
Resolution
A Cradle Song
The Highland Balou
Sephestia's Lullaby
A Charm
The Nurse's Song
Theme
Variation 1: Allegretto, Andante Molto
Variation 2: Animato
Variation 3:Tranquillo
Variation 4: Allegro Con Moto
Variation 5: Largamente
Variation 6: Appassionato
Variation 7: Alla Valse Moderato
Variation 8: Allegro Marcia
Variation 9: Lento
Variation 10: L'istesso Tempo
Cakes And Ale
The Bitter Withy
Hankin Booby
Hunt The Squirrel
Lord Melbourne

UPC: 747313220526
Label: Naxos
Release Date: 1.18.05
Format: CD

Steuart Bedford - Simple Symphony (CD)