The Complete Works

~ Release by Britten (see all versions of this release, 1 available)

Tracklist

1▶CD: Paul Bunyan, Op.17
2▶CD: Paul Bunyan, Op.17
3▶CD: Peter Grimes, Op.33
4▶CD: Peter Grimes, Op.33
5▶CD: The Rape of Lucretia, Op.37
6▶CD: The Rape of Lucretia, Op.37
7▶CD: Albert Herring, Op.39
8▶CD: Albert Herring, Op.39
9▶CD: Billy Budd, Op.50
10▶CD: Billy Budd, Op.50
11▶CD: Gloriana, Op.53
12▶CD: Gloriana, Op.53
13▶CD: The Turn of the Screw, Op.54
14▶CD: The Turn of the Screw, Op.54
15▶CD: A Midsummer Night's Dream, Op.64
16▶CD: A Midsummer Night's Dream, Op.64
17▶CD: Owen Wingrave, Op. 85
18▶CD: Owen Wingrave, Op. 85
19▶CD: Death in Venice, Op.88
20▶CD: Death in Venice, Op.88
21▶CD: The Beggar's Opera Realised Britten, Op. 43
22▶CD: The Beggar's Opera Realised Britten, Op. 43
23▶CD: Noye's Fludde, Op.59 / The Golden Vanity - A Vaudeville for boys & piano, Op.78
24▶CD: Curlew River, Op.71
25▶CD: The Burning Fiery Furnace, Op.77
26▶CD: The Prodigal Son - Third Parable for Church Performance
27▶CD: The Little Sweep (Let's make an opera), Op.45 / The Children's Crusade, Op.82
28▶CD: The Prince of the Pagodas, Op.57
29▶CD: The Prince of the Pagodas, Op.57 / Plymouth Town
30▼CD: Night Mail / The Tocher (Rossini Suite) / The King's Stamp / Negroes - Music from GPO Film / The Way To The Sea / Telegrams / Peace Of Britain / Men Behind The Meters / Coal Face / When You're Feeling Like Expressing Your Affection
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1Night Mail: Title Music
engineer:
Mike Clements (sound engineer for classical recordings, AKA "Mr. Bear" in his early work)
producer:
Colin Matthews (English composer)
editor:
Emma Paffley
spoken vocals:
Simon Russell Beale (actor)
orchestra:
Birmingham Contemporary Music Group
conductor:
Martyn Brabbins (conductor)
recorded at:
CBSO Centre in Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom
partial recording of:
Night Mail
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist)
Benjamin Britten0:47
2Night Mail: Percussion Sequence
engineer:
Mike Clements (sound engineer for classical recordings, AKA "Mr. Bear" in his early work)
producer:
Colin Matthews (English composer)
editor:
Emma Paffley
spoken vocals:
Simon Russell Beale (actor)
orchestra:
Birmingham Contemporary Music Group
conductor:
Martyn Brabbins (conductor)
recorded at:
CBSO Centre in Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom
partial recording of:
Night Mail
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist)
Benjamin Britten0:56
3Night Mail: End Sequence
engineer:
Mike Clements (sound engineer for classical recordings, AKA "Mr. Bear" in his early work)
producer:
Colin Matthews (English composer)
editor:
Emma Paffley
spoken vocals:
Simon Russell Beale (actor)
orchestra:
Birmingham Contemporary Music Group
conductor:
Martyn Brabbins (conductor)
recorded at:
CBSO Centre in Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom
partial recording of:
Night Mail
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist)
Benjamin Britten4:08
4The Tocher (Rossini Suite): I. Allegro Brillante
engineer:
Mike Clements (sound engineer for classical recordings, AKA "Mr. Bear" in his early work)
producer:
Colin Matthews (English composer)
editor:
Emma Paffley
choir vocals:
Choir of King Edward's Boys School, Birmingham
orchestra:
Birmingham Contemporary Music Group
conductor:
Martyn Brabbins (conductor)
recorded at:
CBSO Centre in Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom
recording of:
Rossini Suite: I. March. Allegro brillante
orchestrator:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist)
composer:
Gioachino Rossini (composer)
publisher:
Boosey & Hawkes Music Publishers, Ltd
Benjamin Britten1:54
5The Tocher (Rossini Suite): II. Allegretto
engineer:
Mike Clements (sound engineer for classical recordings, AKA "Mr. Bear" in his early work)
producer:
Colin Matthews (English composer)
editor:
Emma Paffley
choir vocals:
Choir of King Edward's Boys School, Birmingham
orchestra:
Birmingham Contemporary Music Group
conductor:
Martyn Brabbins (conductor)
recorded at:
CBSO Centre in Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom
recording of:
Rossini Suite: II. Canzonetta. Allegretto
orchestrator:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist)
composer:
Gioachino Rossini (composer)
publisher:
Boosey & Hawkes Music Publishers, Ltd
Benjamin Britten2:21
6The Tocher (Rossini Suite): III. Allegretto
engineer:
Mike Clements (sound engineer for classical recordings, AKA "Mr. Bear" in his early work)
producer:
Colin Matthews (English composer)
editor:
Emma Paffley
choir vocals:
Choir of King Edward's Boys School, Birmingham
orchestra:
Birmingham Contemporary Music Group
conductor:
Martyn Brabbins (conductor)
recorded at:
CBSO Centre in Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom
recording of:
Rossini Suite: III. Allegretto
orchestrator:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist)
composer:
Gioachino Rossini (composer)
publisher:
Boosey & Hawkes Music Publishers, Ltd
Benjamin Britten2:02
7The Tocher (Rossini Suite): IV. Bolero: Allegro Moderato
engineer:
Mike Clements (sound engineer for classical recordings, AKA "Mr. Bear" in his early work)
producer:
Colin Matthews (English composer)
editor:
Emma Paffley
choir vocals:
Choir of King Edward's Boys School, Birmingham
orchestra:
Birmingham Contemporary Music Group
conductor:
Martyn Brabbins (conductor)
recorded at:
CBSO Centre in Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom
recording of:
Rossini Suite: IV. Bolero. Allegro moderato
orchestrator:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist)
composer:
Gioachino Rossini (composer)
publisher:
Boosey & Hawkes Music Publishers, Ltd
Benjamin Britten2:01
8The Tocher (Rossini Suite): V. Allegro Con Brio
engineer:
Mike Clements (sound engineer for classical recordings, AKA "Mr. Bear" in his early work)
producer:
Colin Matthews (English composer)
editor:
Emma Paffley
choir vocals:
Choir of King Edward's Boys School, Birmingham
orchestra:
Birmingham Contemporary Music Group
conductor:
Martyn Brabbins (conductor)
recorded at:
CBSO Centre in Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom
recording of:
Rossini Suite: V. Allegro con brio
orchestrator:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist)
composer:
Gioachino Rossini (composer)
publisher:
Boosey & Hawkes Music Publishers, Ltd
Benjamin Britten1:19
9The King's Stamp, Part 1: Allegro Molto Alla Marcia
engineer:
Mike Clements (sound engineer for classical recordings, AKA "Mr. Bear" in his early work)
producer:
Colin Matthews (English composer)
editor:
Emma Paffley
orchestra:
Birmingham Contemporary Music Group
conductor:
Martyn Brabbins (conductor)
recorded at:
CBSO Centre in Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom
Benjamin Britten0:39
10The King's Stamp, Part 1: Allegro: Opening Door
engineer:
Mike Clements (sound engineer for classical recordings, AKA "Mr. Bear" in his early work)
producer:
Colin Matthews (English composer)
editor:
Emma Paffley
orchestra:
Birmingham Contemporary Music Group
conductor:
Martyn Brabbins (conductor)
recorded at:
CBSO Centre in Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom
Benjamin Britten2:21
11The King's Stamp, Part 1: Allegretto: Messenger Boy
engineer:
Mike Clements (sound engineer for classical recordings, AKA "Mr. Bear" in his early work)
producer:
Colin Matthews (English composer)
editor:
Emma Paffley
orchestra:
Birmingham Contemporary Music Group
conductor:
Martyn Brabbins (conductor)
recorded at:
CBSO Centre in Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom
Benjamin Britten0:41
12The King's Stamp, Part 1: Lento ma non troppo: Entry To Lithograph Works
engineer:
Mike Clements (sound engineer for classical recordings, AKA "Mr. Bear" in his early work)
producer:
Colin Matthews (English composer)
editor:
Emma Paffley
orchestra:
Birmingham Contemporary Music Group
conductor:
Martyn Brabbins (conductor)
recorded at:
CBSO Centre in Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom
Benjamin Britten1:47
13The King's Stamp, Part 1: Allegro Moderato: Stamp Factory: Machine Starts
engineer:
Mike Clements (sound engineer for classical recordings, AKA "Mr. Bear" in his early work)
producer:
Colin Matthews (English composer)
editor:
Emma Paffley
orchestra:
Birmingham Contemporary Music Group
conductor:
Martyn Brabbins (conductor)
recorded at:
CBSO Centre in Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom
Benjamin Britten2:48
14The King's Stamp, Part 2: Minuet: Andante Lento
engineer:
Mike Clements (sound engineer for classical recordings, AKA "Mr. Bear" in his early work)
producer:
Colin Matthews (English composer)
editor:
Emma Paffley
orchestra:
Birmingham Contemporary Music Group
conductor:
Martyn Brabbins (conductor)
recorded at:
CBSO Centre in Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom
Benjamin Britten0:56
15The King's Stamp, Part 2: Allegretto: Train Sequence
engineer:
Mike Clements (sound engineer for classical recordings, AKA "Mr. Bear" in his early work)
producer:
Colin Matthews (English composer)
editor:
Emma Paffley
orchestra:
Birmingham Contemporary Music Group
conductor:
Martyn Brabbins (conductor)
recorded at:
CBSO Centre in Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom
Benjamin Britten1:37
16The King's Stamp, Part 2: Allegretto: Parliament: The Stamp Bill
engineer:
Mike Clements (sound engineer for classical recordings, AKA "Mr. Bear" in his early work)
producer:
Colin Matthews (English composer)
editor:
Emma Paffley
orchestra:
Birmingham Contemporary Music Group
conductor:
Martyn Brabbins (conductor)
recorded at:
CBSO Centre in Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom
Benjamin Britten0:53
17The King's Stamp, Part 2: Allegro
engineer:
Mike Clements (sound engineer for classical recordings, AKA "Mr. Bear" in his early work)
producer:
Colin Matthews (English composer)
editor:
Emma Paffley
orchestra:
Birmingham Contemporary Music Group
conductor:
Martyn Brabbins (conductor)
recorded at:
CBSO Centre in Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom
Benjamin Britten1:12
18The King's Stamp, Part 2: Allegro Moderato alla Marcia
engineer:
Mike Clements (sound engineer for classical recordings, AKA "Mr. Bear" in his early work)
producer:
Colin Matthews (English composer)
editor:
Emma Paffley
orchestra:
Birmingham Contemporary Music Group
conductor:
Martyn Brabbins (conductor)
recorded at:
CBSO Centre in Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom
Benjamin Britten1:18
19Negroes: Music from GPO Film: Allegro appassionato
engineer:
Mike Clements (sound engineer for classical recordings, AKA "Mr. Bear" in his early work)
producer:
Colin Matthews (English composer)
editor:
Emma Paffley
choir vocals:
City of Birmingham Symphony Chorus
solo baritone vocals:
Adam Green (baritone)
solo soprano vocals:
Mary Carewe (British singer)
solo tenor vocals:
Daniel Auchincloss
orchestra:
Birmingham Contemporary Music Group
conductor:
Martyn Brabbins (conductor)
recorded at:
CBSO Centre in Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom
Benjamin Britten3:01
20Negroes: Music from GPO Film: II. Allegro
engineer:
Mike Clements (sound engineer for classical recordings, AKA "Mr. Bear" in his early work)
producer:
Colin Matthews (English composer)
editor:
Emma Paffley
choir vocals:
City of Birmingham Symphony Chorus
solo baritone vocals:
Adam Green (baritone)
solo soprano vocals:
Mary Carewe (British singer)
solo tenor vocals:
Daniel Auchincloss
orchestra:
Birmingham Contemporary Music Group
conductor:
Martyn Brabbins (conductor)
recorded at:
CBSO Centre in Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom
Benjamin Britten1:04
21Negroes: Music from GPO Film: III. Allegro ritmico
engineer:
Mike Clements (sound engineer for classical recordings, AKA "Mr. Bear" in his early work)
producer:
Colin Matthews (English composer)
editor:
Emma Paffley
choir vocals:
City of Birmingham Symphony Chorus
solo baritone vocals:
Adam Green (baritone)
solo soprano vocals:
Mary Carewe (British singer)
solo tenor vocals:
Daniel Auchincloss
orchestra:
Birmingham Contemporary Music Group
conductor:
Martyn Brabbins (conductor)
recorded at:
CBSO Centre in Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom
Benjamin Britten1:04
22Negroes: Music from GPO Film: IV. Andante con moto
engineer:
Mike Clements (sound engineer for classical recordings, AKA "Mr. Bear" in his early work)
producer:
Colin Matthews (English composer)
editor:
Emma Paffley
choir vocals:
City of Birmingham Symphony Chorus
solo baritone vocals:
Adam Green (baritone)
solo soprano vocals:
Mary Carewe (British singer)
solo tenor vocals:
Daniel Auchincloss
orchestra:
Birmingham Contemporary Music Group
conductor:
Martyn Brabbins (conductor)
recorded at:
CBSO Centre in Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom
Benjamin Britten1:09
23Negroes: Music from GPO Film: "The Slaves Were the Absolute Property Of Their Masters"
engineer:
Mike Clements (sound engineer for classical recordings, AKA "Mr. Bear" in his early work)
producer:
Colin Matthews (English composer)
editor:
Emma Paffley
choir vocals:
City of Birmingham Symphony Chorus
solo baritone vocals:
Adam Green (baritone)
solo soprano vocals:
Mary Carewe (British singer)
solo tenor vocals:
Daniel Auchincloss
orchestra:
Birmingham Contemporary Music Group
conductor:
Martyn Brabbins (conductor)
recorded at:
CBSO Centre in Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom
Benjamin Britten0:58
24Negroes: Music from GPO Film: V. Andante lento -"The More Advanced Thinkers in Europe"
engineer:
Mike Clements (sound engineer for classical recordings, AKA "Mr. Bear" in his early work)
producer:
Colin Matthews (English composer)
editor:
Emma Paffley
choir vocals:
City of Birmingham Symphony Chorus
solo baritone vocals:
Adam Green (baritone)
solo soprano vocals:
Mary Carewe (British singer)
solo tenor vocals:
Daniel Auchincloss
orchestra:
Birmingham Contemporary Music Group
conductor:
Martyn Brabbins (conductor)
recorded at:
CBSO Centre in Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom
Benjamin Britten1:32
25Negroes: Music from GPO Film: VI. Andante con molto moto
engineer:
Mike Clements (sound engineer for classical recordings, AKA "Mr. Bear" in his early work)
producer:
Colin Matthews (English composer)
editor:
Emma Paffley
choir vocals:
City of Birmingham Symphony Chorus
solo baritone vocals:
Adam Green (baritone)
solo soprano vocals:
Mary Carewe (British singer)
solo tenor vocals:
Daniel Auchincloss
orchestra:
Birmingham Contemporary Music Group
conductor:
Martyn Brabbins (conductor)
recorded at:
CBSO Centre in Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom
Benjamin Britten3:26
26Negroes: Music from GPO Film: VII. Allegro ritmico
engineer:
Mike Clements (sound engineer for classical recordings, AKA "Mr. Bear" in his early work)
producer:
Colin Matthews (English composer)
editor:
Emma Paffley
choir vocals:
City of Birmingham Symphony Chorus
solo baritone vocals:
Adam Green (baritone)
solo soprano vocals:
Mary Carewe (British singer)
solo tenor vocals:
Daniel Auchincloss
orchestra:
Birmingham Contemporary Music Group
conductor:
Martyn Brabbins (conductor)
recorded at:
CBSO Centre in Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom
Benjamin Britten0:50
27The Way To The Sea: Introduction
engineer:
Mike Clements (sound engineer for classical recordings, AKA "Mr. Bear" in his early work)
producer:
Colin Matthews (English composer)
editor:
Emma Paffley
spoken vocals:
Simon Russell Beale (actor)
orchestra:
Birmingham Contemporary Music Group
conductor:
Martyn Brabbins (conductor)
recorded at:
CBSO Centre in Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom
partial recording of:
The Way to the Sea
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist)
Benjamin Britten0:34
28The Way To The Sea: Romans
engineer:
Mike Clements (sound engineer for classical recordings, AKA "Mr. Bear" in his early work)
producer:
Colin Matthews (English composer)
editor:
Emma Paffley
spoken vocals:
Simon Russell Beale (actor)
orchestra:
Birmingham Contemporary Music Group
conductor:
Martyn Brabbins (conductor)
recorded at:
CBSO Centre in Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom
partial recording of:
The Way to the Sea
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist)
Benjamin Britten0:39
29The Way To The Sea: Alfred
engineer:
Mike Clements (sound engineer for classical recordings, AKA "Mr. Bear" in his early work)
producer:
Colin Matthews (English composer)
editor:
Emma Paffley
spoken vocals:
Simon Russell Beale (actor)
orchestra:
Birmingham Contemporary Music Group
conductor:
Martyn Brabbins (conductor)
recorded at:
CBSO Centre in Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom
partial recording of:
The Way to the Sea
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist)
Benjamin Britten0:48
30The Way To The Sea: "There Is, At This Point Of The Haven"
engineer:
Mike Clements (sound engineer for classical recordings, AKA "Mr. Bear" in his early work)
producer:
Colin Matthews (English composer)
editor:
Emma Paffley
spoken vocals:
Simon Russell Beale (actor)
orchestra:
Birmingham Contemporary Music Group
conductor:
Martyn Brabbins (conductor)
recorded at:
CBSO Centre in Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom
partial recording of:
The Way to the Sea
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist)
Benjamin Britten1:28
31The Way To The Sea: "The Eighteenth Century"
engineer:
Mike Clements (sound engineer for classical recordings, AKA "Mr. Bear" in his early work)
producer:
Colin Matthews (English composer)
editor:
Emma Paffley
spoken vocals:
Simon Russell Beale (actor)
orchestra:
Birmingham Contemporary Music Group
conductor:
Martyn Brabbins (conductor)
recorded at:
CBSO Centre in Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom
partial recording of:
The Way to the Sea
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist)
Benjamin Britten1:19
32The Way To The Sea: "Nelson Has Gone"
engineer:
Mike Clements (sound engineer for classical recordings, AKA "Mr. Bear" in his early work)
producer:
Colin Matthews (English composer)
editor:
Emma Paffley
spoken vocals:
Simon Russell Beale (actor)
orchestra:
Birmingham Contemporary Music Group
conductor:
Martyn Brabbins (conductor)
recorded at:
CBSO Centre in Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom
partial recording of:
The Way to the Sea
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist)
Benjamin Britten0:56
33The Way To The Sea: "169 Trains A Week"
engineer:
Mike Clements (sound engineer for classical recordings, AKA "Mr. Bear" in his early work)
producer:
Colin Matthews (English composer)
editor:
Emma Paffley
spoken vocals:
Simon Russell Beale (actor)
orchestra:
Birmingham Contemporary Music Group
conductor:
Martyn Brabbins (conductor)
recorded at:
CBSO Centre in Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom
partial recording of:
The Way to the Sea
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist)
Benjamin Britten0:41
34The Way To The Sea: "The Line Waits"
engineer:
Mike Clements (sound engineer for classical recordings, AKA "Mr. Bear" in his early work)
producer:
Colin Matthews (English composer)
editor:
Emma Paffley
spoken vocals:
Simon Russell Beale (actor)
orchestra:
Birmingham Contemporary Music Group
conductor:
Martyn Brabbins (conductor)
recorded at:
CBSO Centre in Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom
partial recording of:
The Way to the Sea
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist)
Benjamin Britten2:56
35The Way To The Sea: "Here Is A Harbour"
engineer:
Mike Clements (sound engineer for classical recordings, AKA "Mr. Bear" in his early work)
producer:
Colin Matthews (English composer)
editor:
Emma Paffley
spoken vocals:
Simon Russell Beale (actor)
orchestra:
Birmingham Contemporary Music Group
conductor:
Martyn Brabbins (conductor)
recorded at:
CBSO Centre in Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom
partial recording of:
The Way to the Sea
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist)
Benjamin Britten3:01
36The Way To The Sea: "We Seek A Spectacle"
engineer:
Mike Clements (sound engineer for classical recordings, AKA "Mr. Bear" in his early work)
producer:
Colin Matthews (English composer)
editor:
Emma Paffley
spoken vocals:
Simon Russell Beale (actor)
orchestra:
Birmingham Contemporary Music Group
conductor:
Martyn Brabbins (conductor)
recorded at:
CBSO Centre in Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom
partial recording of:
The Way to the Sea
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist)
Benjamin Britten1:16
37The Way To The Sea: Allegro molto: alla marcia
engineer:
Mike Clements (sound engineer for classical recordings, AKA "Mr. Bear" in his early work)
producer:
Colin Matthews (English composer)
editor:
Emma Paffley
spoken vocals:
Simon Russell Beale (actor)
orchestra:
Birmingham Contemporary Music Group
conductor:
Martyn Brabbins (conductor)
recorded at:
CBSO Centre in Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom
partial recording of:
The Way to the Sea
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist)
Benjamin Britten1:54
38Telegrams
engineer:
Mike Clements (sound engineer for classical recordings, AKA "Mr. Bear" in his early work)
producer:
Colin Matthews (English composer)
editor:
Emma Paffley
choir vocals:
Choir of King Edward's Boys School, Birmingham
orchestra:
Birmingham Contemporary Music Group
conductor:
Martyn Brabbins (conductor)
recorded at:
CBSO Centre in Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom
Benjamin Britten2:30
39Peace Of Britain
engineer:
Mike Clements (sound engineer for classical recordings, AKA "Mr. Bear" in his early work)
producer:
Colin Matthews (English composer)
editor:
Emma Paffley
orchestra:
Birmingham Contemporary Music Group
conductor:
Martyn Brabbins (conductor)
recorded at:
CBSO Centre in Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom
Benjamin Britten1:31
40Men Behind The Meters: Title Music
engineer:
Mike Clements (sound engineer for classical recordings, AKA "Mr. Bear" in his early work)
producer:
Colin Matthews (English composer)
editor:
Emma Paffley
orchestra:
Birmingham Contemporary Music Group
conductor:
Martyn Brabbins (conductor)
recorded at:
CBSO Centre in Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom
Benjamin Britten0:22
41Men Behind The Meters: Andantino: "I Dreamt That I Dwelt in Marble Halls"
engineer:
Mike Clements (sound engineer for classical recordings, AKA "Mr. Bear" in his early work)
producer:
Colin Matthews (English composer)
editor:
Emma Paffley
orchestra:
Birmingham Contemporary Music Group
conductor:
Martyn Brabbins (conductor)
recorded at:
CBSO Centre in Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom
Benjamin Britten1:33
42Men Behind The Meters: Allegro Moderato: 1935 Sequence
engineer:
Mike Clements (sound engineer for classical recordings, AKA "Mr. Bear" in his early work)
producer:
Colin Matthews (English composer)
editor:
Emma Paffley
orchestra:
Birmingham Contemporary Music Group
conductor:
Martyn Brabbins (conductor)
recorded at:
CBSO Centre in Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom
Benjamin Britten1:17
43Coal Face: I. Andante: "A Sterile Landscape"
engineer:
Mike Clements (sound engineer for classical recordings, AKA "Mr. Bear" in his early work)
producer:
Colin Matthews (English composer)
editor:
Emma Paffley
choir vocals:
City of Birmingham Symphony Chorus
solo baritone vocals:
Adam Green (baritone)
solo tenor vocals:
Daniel Auchincloss
spoken vocals:
Simon Russell Beale (actor)
orchestra:
Birmingham Contemporary Music Group
conductor:
Martyn Brabbins (conductor)
recorded at:
CBSO Centre in Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom
Benjamin Britten0:40
44Coal Face: II. "Coal Mining Is the Basic Industry Of Britain"
engineer:
Mike Clements (sound engineer for classical recordings, AKA "Mr. Bear" in his early work)
producer:
Colin Matthews (English composer)
editor:
Emma Paffley
choir vocals:
City of Birmingham Symphony Chorus
solo baritone vocals:
Adam Green (baritone)
solo tenor vocals:
Daniel Auchincloss
spoken vocals:
Simon Russell Beale (actor)
orchestra:
Birmingham Contemporary Music Group
conductor:
Martyn Brabbins (conductor)
recorded at:
CBSO Centre in Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom
Benjamin Britten1:11
45Coal Face: III. Andante: "The Chief Coal-Producing Centres"
engineer:
Mike Clements (sound engineer for classical recordings, AKA "Mr. Bear" in his early work)
producer:
Colin Matthews (English composer)
editor:
Emma Paffley
choir vocals:
City of Birmingham Symphony Chorus
solo baritone vocals:
Adam Green (baritone)
solo tenor vocals:
Daniel Auchincloss
spoken vocals:
Simon Russell Beale (actor)
orchestra:
Birmingham Contemporary Music Group
conductor:
Martyn Brabbins (conductor)
recorded at:
CBSO Centre in Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom
Benjamin Britten0:42
46Coal Face: IV. "Yorkshire and Lancashire"
engineer:
Mike Clements (sound engineer for classical recordings, AKA "Mr. Bear" in his early work)
producer:
Colin Matthews (English composer)
editor:
Emma Paffley
choir vocals:
City of Birmingham Symphony Chorus
solo baritone vocals:
Adam Green (baritone)
solo tenor vocals:
Daniel Auchincloss
spoken vocals:
Simon Russell Beale (actor)
orchestra:
Birmingham Contemporary Music Group
conductor:
Martyn Brabbins (conductor)
recorded at:
CBSO Centre in Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom
Benjamin Britten1:01
47Coal Face: V. Moderato: "The Temp'rature Often Reaches"
engineer:
Mike Clements (sound engineer for classical recordings, AKA "Mr. Bear" in his early work)
producer:
Colin Matthews (English composer)
editor:
Emma Paffley
choir vocals:
City of Birmingham Symphony Chorus
solo baritone vocals:
Adam Green (baritone)
solo tenor vocals:
Daniel Auchincloss
spoken vocals:
Simon Russell Beale (actor)
orchestra:
Birmingham Contemporary Music Group
conductor:
Martyn Brabbins (conductor)
recorded at:
CBSO Centre in Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom
Benjamin Britten0:29
48Coal Face: VI. Andante: "The Seven and a Half Hour Shift"
engineer:
Mike Clements (sound engineer for classical recordings, AKA "Mr. Bear" in his early work)
producer:
Colin Matthews (English composer)
editor:
Emma Paffley
choir vocals:
City of Birmingham Symphony Chorus
solo baritone vocals:
Adam Green (baritone)
solo tenor vocals:
Daniel Auchincloss
spoken vocals:
Simon Russell Beale (actor)
orchestra:
Birmingham Contemporary Music Group
conductor:
Martyn Brabbins (conductor)
recorded at:
CBSO Centre in Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom
Benjamin Britten0:48
49Coal Face: VII. Ad Libitum Sempre: "One Thirty A.M."
engineer:
Mike Clements (sound engineer for classical recordings, AKA "Mr. Bear" in his early work)
producer:
Colin Matthews (English composer)
editor:
Emma Paffley
choir vocals:
City of Birmingham Symphony Chorus
solo baritone vocals:
Adam Green (baritone)
solo tenor vocals:
Daniel Auchincloss
spoken vocals:
Simon Russell Beale (actor)
orchestra:
Birmingham Contemporary Music Group
conductor:
Martyn Brabbins (conductor)
recorded at:
CBSO Centre in Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom
Benjamin Britten0:50
50Coal Face: VIII. Allegro ma non troppo: "In Many Pits"
engineer:
Mike Clements (sound engineer for classical recordings, AKA "Mr. Bear" in his early work)
producer:
Colin Matthews (English composer)
editor:
Emma Paffley
choir vocals:
City of Birmingham Symphony Chorus
solo baritone vocals:
Adam Green (baritone)
solo tenor vocals:
Daniel Auchincloss
spoken vocals:
Simon Russell Beale (actor)
orchestra:
Birmingham Contemporary Music Group
conductor:
Martyn Brabbins (conductor)
recorded at:
CBSO Centre in Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom
Benjamin Britten1:05
51Coal Face: IX. Allegro molto: "The Shift Is Finished"
engineer:
Mike Clements (sound engineer for classical recordings, AKA "Mr. Bear" in his early work)
producer:
Colin Matthews (English composer)
editor:
Emma Paffley
instruments and orchestra:
Birmingham Contemporary Music Group
choir vocals:
City of Birmingham Symphony Chorus
solo baritone vocals:
Adam Green (baritone)
solo tenor vocals:
Daniel Auchincloss
spoken vocals:
Simon Russell Beale (actor)
conductor:
Martyn Brabbins (conductor)
recorded at:
CBSO Centre in Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom
Benjamin Britten2:03
52Coal Face: X. "Making Up Coal Trains"
engineer:
Mike Clements (sound engineer for classical recordings, AKA "Mr. Bear" in his early work)
producer:
Colin Matthews (English composer)
editor:
Emma Paffley
choir vocals:
City of Birmingham Symphony Chorus
solo baritone vocals:
Adam Green (baritone)
solo tenor vocals:
Daniel Auchincloss
spoken vocals:
Simon Russell Beale (actor)
orchestra:
Birmingham Contemporary Music Group
conductor:
Martyn Brabbins (conductor)
recorded at:
CBSO Centre in Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom
Benjamin Britten2:27
53Coal Face: 1I. Allegro: "Coal Mining Is the Basic Industry"
engineer:
Mike Clements (sound engineer for classical recordings, AKA "Mr. Bear" in his early work)
producer:
Colin Matthews (English composer)
editor:
Emma Paffley
choir vocals:
City of Birmingham Symphony Chorus
solo baritone vocals:
Adam Green (baritone)
solo tenor vocals:
Daniel Auchincloss
spoken vocals:
Simon Russell Beale (actor)
orchestra:
Birmingham Contemporary Music Group
conductor:
Martyn Brabbins (conductor)
recorded at:
CBSO Centre in Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom
Benjamin Britten0:14
54Coal Face: 1II. Andante: "There Are the Miners"
engineer:
Mike Clements (sound engineer for classical recordings, AKA "Mr. Bear" in his early work)
producer:
Colin Matthews (English composer)
editor:
Emma Paffley
choir vocals:
City of Birmingham Symphony Chorus
solo baritone vocals:
Adam Green (baritone)
solo tenor vocals:
Daniel Auchincloss
spoken vocals:
Simon Russell Beale (actor)
orchestra:
Birmingham Contemporary Music Group
conductor:
Martyn Brabbins (conductor)
recorded at:
CBSO Centre in Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom
Benjamin Britten0:23
55When You're Feeling Like Expressing Your Affection
engineer:
Mike Clements (sound engineer for classical recordings, AKA "Mr. Bear" in his early work)
producer:
Colin Matthews (English composer)
editor:
Emma Paffley
piano:
Malcolm Wilson
solo soprano vocals:
Mary Carewe (British singer)
orchestra:
Birmingham Contemporary Music Group
conductor:
Martyn Brabbins (conductor)
recorded at:
CBSO Centre in Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom
recording of:
When You’re Feeling Like Expressing Your Affection
lyricist:
W. H. Auden
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist)
Benjamin Britten0:54
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