Description
Title: Britten
Artist: Candida Thompson
Label: Channel Classics
Product Type: SUPER-AUDIO CD
UPC: 723385322139
Genre: Classical
Release Date: 2013-02-12
Number of Discs: 1
Additional Details: HYBRID SACD
2013 marks the centenary of the birth of composer Benjamin Britten, and this fascinating collection from Channel Classics features a selection of works that demonstrate perfectly his brilliant manner of writing for string orchestra, unique treatment of text and rich palette of musical colors. Amsterdam Sinfonietta, led by Candida Thompson, are joined by soprano Barbara Hannigan, tenor James Gilchrist and horn soloist Jasper de Waal in a program that includes Les Illuminations, the Serenade for Tenor, Horn and Strings, the Variations on a Theme of Frank Bridge and the rarely-heard Now Sleeps the Crimson Petal. Recorded in high-resolution surround-sound, this disc presents Britten”s music in the finest audio quality available.
Tracks:
1.1 Fanfare – Barbara Hannigan/Amsterdam Sinfonietta
1.2 Villes – Barbara Hannigan/Amsterdam Sinfonietta
1.3 Phrase – Barbara Hannigan/Amsterdam Sinfonietta
1.4 Antique – Barbara Hannigan/Amsterdam Sinfonietta
1.5 Royauté – Barbara Hannigan/Amsterdam Sinfonietta
1.6 Marine – Barbara Hannigan/Amsterdam Sinfonietta
1.7 Interlude – Barbara Hannigan/Amsterdam Sinfonietta
1.8 Being Beauteous – Barbara Hannigan/Amsterdam Sinfonietta
1.9 Parade – Barbara Hannigan/Amsterdam Sinfonietta
1.10 Départ – Barbara Hannigan/Amsterdam Sinfonietta
1.11 Introduction and Theme – Amsterdam Sinfonietta
1.12 Adagio – Amsterdam Sinfonietta
1.13 March – Amsterdam Sinfonietta
1.14 Romance – Amsterdam Sinfonietta
1.15 Aria Italiana – Amsterdam Sinfonietta
1.16 Bourrée Classique – Amsterdam Sinfonietta
1.17 Wiener Walzer – Amsterdam Sinfonietta
1.18 Moto Perpetuo – Amsterdam Sinfonietta
1.19 Funeral March – Amsterdam Sinfonietta
1.20 Chant – Amsterdam Sinfonietta
1.21 Fugue and Finale – Amsterdam Sinfonietta
1.22 Prologue – Various Performers
1.23 Pastoral – Various Performers
1.24 Nocturne – Various Performers
1.25 Elegy – Various Performers
1.26 Dirge – Various Performers
1.27 Hymn – Various Performers
1.28 Sonnet – Various Performers
1.29 Epilogue – Various Performers
1.30 Now Sleeps the Crimson Petal, for Tenor, Horn and Strings – Various Performers
