The Turn of the Screw

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425 672-2 CD Box Set
425 673-2 CD1
425 674-2 CD2

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Tracklist

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1The Turn of the Screw: Prologue (The Prologue)
tenor vocals:
Peter Pears (tenor) (in 1955-01)
orchestra:
English Opera Group Orchestra (in 1955-01)
conductor:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1955-01)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Decca Music Group Limited (not for release label use, for ℗ & © rights holder use only) (in 1955)
recorded at:
Decca Studios in West Hampstead, Camden (London Borough of Camden), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1955-01)
recording of:
The Turn of the Screw: Prologue (The Prologue) (in 1955-01)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1954)
librettist:
Myfanwy Piper (in 1954)
part of:
The Turn of the Screw (Opera in a prologue and two acts after the story by Henry James)
2:49
2The Turn of the Screw: Act I, Theme / Act I, Scene 1. Recitative "The Journey" (Governess)
soprano vocals:
Jennifer Vyvyan (soprano) (in 1955-01)
orchestra:
English Opera Group Orchestra (in 1955-01)
conductor:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1955-01)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Decca Music Group Limited (not for release label use, for ℗ & © rights holder use only) (in 1955)
recorded at:
Decca Studios in West Hampstead, Camden (London Borough of Camden), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1955-01)
recording of:
The Turn of the Screw: Act I, Theme / Act I, Scene 1. Recitative "The Journey" (Governess) (in 1955-01)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1954)
librettist:
Myfanwy Piper (in 1954)
part of:
The Turn of the Screw: Act I
3:25
3The Turn of the Screw: Act I, Variation I / Act I, Scene 2. "The Welcome" (Miles, Flora, Mrs. Grose, Governess)
other vocals:
David Hemmings (in 1955-01)
soprano vocals:
Joan Cross (soprano) (in 1955-01), Olive Dyer (in 1955-01) and Jennifer Vyvyan (soprano) (in 1955-01)
orchestra:
English Opera Group Orchestra (in 1955-01)
conductor:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1955-01)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Decca Music Group Limited (not for release label use, for ℗ & © rights holder use only) (in 1955)
recorded at:
Decca Studios in West Hampstead, Camden (London Borough of Camden), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1955-01)
recording of:
The Turn of the Screw: Act I, Variation I / Act I, Scene 2. "The Welcome" (Miles, Flora, Mrs. Grose, Governess) (in 1955-01)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1954)
librettist:
Myfanwy Piper (in 1954)
part of:
The Turn of the Screw: Act I
4:08
4The Turn of the Screw: Act I, Variation II / Act I, Scene 3. "The Letter" (Miles, Flora, Mrs. Grose, Governess)
other vocals:
David Hemmings (in 1955-01)
soprano vocals:
Joan Cross (soprano) (in 1955-01), Olive Dyer (in 1955-01) and Jennifer Vyvyan (soprano) (in 1955-01)
orchestra:
English Opera Group Orchestra (in 1955-01)
conductor:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1955-01)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Decca Music Group Limited (not for release label use, for ℗ & © rights holder use only) (in 1955)
recorded at:
Decca Studios in West Hampstead, Camden (London Borough of Camden), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1955-01)
recording of:
The Turn of the Screw: Act I, Variation II / Act I, Scene 3. "The Letter" (Miles, Flora, Mrs. Grose, Governess) (in 1955-01)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1954)
librettist:
Myfanwy Piper (in 1954)
part of:
The Turn of the Screw: Act I
3:52
5The Turn of the Screw: Act I, Variation III / Act I, Scene 4.Air "The Tower" (Governess)
soprano vocals:
Jennifer Vyvyan (soprano) (in 1955-01)
orchestra:
English Opera Group Orchestra (in 1955-01)
conductor:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1955-01)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Decca Music Group Limited (not for release label use, for ℗ & © rights holder use only) (in 1955)
recorded at:
Decca Studios in West Hampstead, Camden (London Borough of Camden), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1955-01)
recording of:
The Turn of the Screw: Act I, Variation III / Act I, Scene 4. Air "The Tower" (Governess) (in 1955-01)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1954)
librettist:
Myfanwy Piper (in 1954)
part of:
The Turn of the Screw: Act I
5:50
6The Turn of the Screw: Act I, Variation IV / Act I, Scene 5. "The Window" (Miles, Flora, Governess, Mrs. Grose)
other vocals:
David Hemmings (in 1955-01)
soprano vocals:
Joan Cross (soprano) (in 1955-01), Olive Dyer (in 1955-01) and Jennifer Vyvyan (soprano) (in 1955-01)
orchestra:
English Opera Group Orchestra (in 1955-01)
conductor:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1955-01)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Decca Music Group Limited (not for release label use, for ℗ & © rights holder use only) (in 1955)
recorded at:
Decca Studios in West Hampstead, Camden (London Borough of Camden), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1955-01)
recording of:
The Turn of the Screw: Act I, Variation IV / Act I, Scene 5. "The Window" (Miles, Flora, Governess, Mrs. Grose) (in 1955-01)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1954)
librettist:
Myfanwy Piper (in 1954)
part of:
The Turn of the Screw: Act I
10:00
7The Turn of the Screw: Act I, Variation V / Act I, Scene 6. "The Lesson" ( (Miles, Flora, Governess)
other vocals:
David Hemmings (in 1955-01)
soprano vocals:
Olive Dyer (in 1955-01) and Jennifer Vyvyan (soprano) (in 1955-01)
orchestra:
English Opera Group Orchestra (in 1955-01)
conductor:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1955-01)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Decca Music Group Limited (not for release label use, for ℗ & © rights holder use only) (in 1955)
recorded at:
Decca Studios in West Hampstead, Camden (London Borough of Camden), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1955-01)
recording of:
The Turn of the Screw: Act I, Variation V / Act I, Scene 6. "The Lesson" ( (Miles, Flora, Governess) (in 1955-01)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1954)
librettist:
Myfanwy Piper (in 1954)
part of:
The Turn of the Screw: Act I
4:45
8The Turn of the Screw: Act I, Variation VI / Act I, Scene 7. Air "The Lake" (Flora, Governess, Miles)
other vocals:
David Hemmings (in 1955-01)
soprano vocals:
Olive Dyer (in 1955-01) and Jennifer Vyvyan (soprano) (in 1955-01)
orchestra:
English Opera Group Orchestra (in 1955-01)
conductor:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1955-01)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Decca Music Group Limited (not for release label use, for ℗ & © rights holder use only) (in 1955)
recorded at:
Decca Studios in West Hampstead, Camden (London Borough of Camden), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1955-01)
recording of:
The Turn of the Screw: Act I, Variation VI / Act I, Scene 7. Air "The Lake" (Flora, Governess, Miles) (in 1955-01)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1954)
librettist:
Myfanwy Piper (in 1954)
part of:
The Turn of the Screw: Act I
6:37
9The Turn of the Screw: Act I, Variation VII / Act I, Scene 8. Duet "At Night" (Quint, Miles, Miss Jessel, Flora, Governess, Mrs. Grose)
other vocals:
David Hemmings (in 1955-01)
soprano vocals:
Joan Cross (soprano) (in 1955-01), Olive Dyer (in 1955-01), Arda Mandikian (in 1955-01) and Jennifer Vyvyan (soprano) (in 1955-01)
tenor vocals:
Peter Pears (tenor) (in 1955-01)
orchestra:
English Opera Group Orchestra (in 1955-01)
conductor:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1955-01)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Decca Music Group Limited (not for release label use, for ℗ & © rights holder use only) (in 1955)
recorded at:
Decca Studios in West Hampstead, Camden (London Borough of Camden), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1955-01)
recording of:
The Turn of the Screw: Act I, Variation VII / Act I, Scene 8. Duet "At Night" (Quint, Miles, Miss Jessel, Flora, Governess, Mrs. Grose) (in 1955-01)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1954)
librettist:
Myfanwy Piper (in 1954)
part of:
The Turn of the Screw: Act I
10:45
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1The Turn of the Screw: Act II, Variation VIII / Act II, Scene 1. Duet "Colloquy and Soliloquy" (Miss Jessel, Quint, Governess)
soprano vocals:
Arda Mandikian (in 1955-01) and Jennifer Vyvyan (soprano) (in 1955-01)
tenor vocals:
Peter Pears (tenor) (in 1955-01)
orchestra:
English Opera Group Orchestra (in 1955-01)
conductor:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1955-01)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Decca Music Group Limited (not for release label use, for ℗ & © rights holder use only) (in 1955)
recorded at:
Decca Studios in West Hampstead, Camden (London Borough of Camden), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1955-01)
recording of:
The Turn of the Screw: Act II, Variation VIII / Act II, Scene 1. Duet "Colloquy and Soliloquy" (Miss Jessel, Quint, Governess) (in 1955-01)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1954)
librettist:
Myfanwy Piper (in 1954)
part of:
The Turn of the Screw: Act II
8:36
2The Turn of the Screw: Act II, Variation IX / Act II, Scene 2. Quartet "The Bells" (Miles, Flora, Mrs. Grose, Governess
other vocals:
David Hemmings (in 1955-01)
soprano vocals:
Joan Cross (soprano) (in 1955-01), Olive Dyer (in 1955-01) and Jennifer Vyvyan (soprano) (in 1955-01)
orchestra:
English Opera Group Orchestra (in 1955-01)
conductor:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1955-01)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Decca Music Group Limited (not for release label use, for ℗ & © rights holder use only) (in 1955)
recorded at:
Decca Studios in West Hampstead, Camden (London Borough of Camden), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1955-01)
recording of:
The Turn of the Screw: Act II, Variation IX / Act II, Scene 2. Quartet "The Bells" (Miles, Flora, Mrs. Grose, Governess (in 1955-01)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1954)
librettist:
Myfanwy Piper (in 1954)
part of:
The Turn of the Screw: Act II
8:30
3The Turn of the Screw: Act II, Variation X / Act II, Scene 3. Duet "Miss Jessel" (Governess, Miss Jessel)
soprano vocals:
Arda Mandikian (in 1955-01) and Jennifer Vyvyan (soprano) (in 1955-01)
orchestra:
English Opera Group Orchestra (in 1955-01)
conductor:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1955-01)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Decca Music Group Limited (not for release label use, for ℗ & © rights holder use only) (in 1955)
recorded at:
Decca Studios in West Hampstead, Camden (London Borough of Camden), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1955-01)
recording of:
The Turn of the Screw: Act II, Variation X / Act II, Scene 3. Duet "Miss Jessel" (Governess, Miss Jessel) (in 1955-01)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1954)
librettist:
Myfanwy Piper (in 1954)
part of:
The Turn of the Screw: Act II
6:20
4The Turn of the Screw: Act II, Variation XI / Act II, Scene 4. "The Bedroom" (Miles, Governess, Quint)
other vocals:
David Hemmings (in 1955-01)
soprano vocals:
Jennifer Vyvyan (soprano) (in 1955-01)
tenor vocals:
Peter Pears (tenor) (in 1955-01)
orchestra:
English Opera Group Orchestra (in 1955-01)
conductor:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1955-01)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Decca Music Group Limited (not for release label use, for ℗ & © rights holder use only) (in 1955)
recorded at:
Decca Studios in West Hampstead, Camden (London Borough of Camden), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1955-01)
recording of:
The Turn of the Screw: Act II, Variation XI / Act II, Scene 4. "The Bedroom" (Miles, Governess, Quint) (in 1955-01)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1954)
librettist:
Myfanwy Piper (in 1954)
part of:
The Turn of the Screw: Act II
5:58
5The Turn of the Screw: Act II, Variation XII / Act II, Scene 5. "Quint" (Quint)
tenor vocals:
Peter Pears (tenor) (in 1955-01)
orchestra:
English Opera Group Orchestra (in 1955-01)
conductor:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1955-01)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Decca Music Group Limited (not for release label use, for ℗ & © rights holder use only) (in 1955)
recorded at:
Decca Studios in West Hampstead, Camden (London Borough of Camden), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1955-01)
recording of:
The Turn of the Screw: Act II, Variation XII / Act II, Scene 5. "Quint" (Quint) (in 1955-01)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1954)
librettist:
Myfanwy Piper (in 1954)
part of:
The Turn of the Screw: Act II
2:07
6The Turn of the Screw: Act II, Variation XIII / Act II, Scene 6. "The Piano" (Governess, Mrs. Grose, Flora)
soprano vocals:
Joan Cross (soprano) (in 1955-01), Olive Dyer (in 1955-01) and Jennifer Vyvyan (soprano) (in 1955-01)
orchestra:
English Opera Group Orchestra (in 1955-01)
conductor:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1955-01)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Decca Music Group Limited (not for release label use, for ℗ & © rights holder use only) (in 1955)
recorded at:
Decca Studios in West Hampstead, Camden (London Borough of Camden), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1955-01)
recording of:
The Turn of the Screw: Act II, Variation XIII / Act II, Scene 6. "The Piano" (Governess, Mrs. Grose, Flora) (in 1955-01)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1954)
librettist:
Myfanwy Piper (in 1954)
part of:
The Turn of the Screw: Act II
4:52
7The Turn of the Screw: Act II, Variation XIV / Act II, Scene 7. "Flora" (Mrs. Grose, Governess, Miss Jessel, Flora)
soprano vocals:
David Hemmings, Joan Cross (soprano) (in 1955-01), Olive Dyer (in 1955-01), Arda Mandikian (in 1955-01) and Jennifer Vyvyan (soprano) (in 1955-01)
orchestra:
English Opera Group Orchestra (in 1955-01)
conductor:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1955-01)
performer:
The English Opera Group Orchestra
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Decca Music Group Limited (not for release label use, for ℗ & © rights holder use only) (in 1955)
recorded at:
Decca Studios in West Hampstead, Camden (London Borough of Camden), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1955-01)
recording of:
The Turn of the Screw: Act II, Variation XIV / Act II, Scene 7. "Flora" (Mrs. Grose, Governess, Miss Jessel, Flora) (in 1955-01)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1954)
librettist:
Myfanwy Piper (in 1954)
part of:
The Turn of the Screw: Act II
4:54
8The Turn of the Screw: Act II, Variation XV / Act II, Scene 8. "Miles" (Governess, Mrs. Grose, Miles, Quint)
other vocals:
David Hemmings (in 1955-01)
soprano vocals:
Olive Dyer, David Hemmings, Arda Mandikian, Joan Cross (soprano) (in 1955-01) and Jennifer Vyvyan (soprano) (in 1955-01)
tenor vocals:
Peter Pears (tenor) (in 1955-01)
orchestra:
English Opera Group Orchestra (in 1955-01)
conductor:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1955-01)
performer:
The English Opera Group Orchestra
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Decca Music Group Limited (not for release label use, for ℗ & © rights holder use only) (in 1955)
recorded at:
Decca Studios in West Hampstead, Camden (London Borough of Camden), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1954)
recording of:
The Turn of the Screw: Act II, Variation XV / Act II, Scene 8. "Miles" (Governess, Mrs. Grose, Miles, Quint) (in 1954)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1954)
librettist:
Myfanwy Piper (in 1954)
part of:
The Turn of the Screw: Act II
11:43