The Complete Works

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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
31▶CD: Love From A Stranger / Johnson Over Jordan (Suite) / The Rescue Of Penelope
32▶CD: The Company Of Heaven / The Sword In The Stone / Russian Funeral - march for brass and percussion (1936) / / Fanfare: 'The Eagle has Two Heads' / / On The Frontier / This Way To The Tomb
33▶CD: War Requiem, Op.66
34▶CD: Spring Symphony, Op.44 / Cantata Academica, (Carmen basiliense) Op.62 / / Hymn to St. Cecilia (1942), Op.27
35▶CD: Saint Nicolas, Op.42 / 5 Flower Songs, Op. 47 / Cantata Misericordium, Op.69
36▶CD: A boy was born, Op.3 / Corpus Christi Carol / A Wealden Trio - Christmas Song of the Women / The Sycamore Tree / A Shepherd's Carol (1944) / Christ's Nativity - Christmas Suite For Chorus / Ceremony of Carols, Op.28 / The Holly and the Ivy
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1The Holy Sonnets of John Donne, op. 35: I. Oh, my blacke Soule!
producer:
John Mordler (producer)
piano:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1967-11)
tenor vocals:
Peter Pears (tenor) (in 1967-11)
balance engineer:
Kenneth Wilkinson (engineer) (in 1967-11)
recorded at:
Snape Maltings in Suffolk, England, United Kingdom (in 1967-11) and Snape Maltings Concert Hall in Suffolk, England, United Kingdom (in 1967-11)
recording of:
The Holy Sonnets of John Donne, op. 35: Oh my blacke Soule! (in 1967-11)
lyricist:
John Donne (English poet)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1945-08)
part of:
The Holy Sonnets of John Donne, op. 35
Benjamin Britten3:20
2The Holy Sonnets of John Donne, op. 35: II. Batter my heart
producer:
John Mordler (producer)
piano:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1967-11)
tenor vocals:
Peter Pears (tenor) (in 1967-11)
balance engineer:
Kenneth Wilkinson (engineer) (in 1967-11)
recorded at:
Snape Maltings in Suffolk, England, United Kingdom (in 1967-11) and Snape Maltings Concert Hall in Suffolk, England, United Kingdom (in 1967-11)
recording of:
The Holy Sonnets of John Donne, op. 35: Batter my heart (in 1967-11)
lyricist:
John Donne (English poet)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1945-08)
part of:
The Holy Sonnets of John Donne, op. 35
Benjamin Britten1:21
3The Holy Sonnets of John Donne, op. 35: III. Oh might those sighes and teares
producer:
John Mordler (producer)
piano:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1967-11)
tenor vocals:
Peter Pears (tenor) (in 1967-11)
balance engineer:
Kenneth Wilkinson (engineer) (in 1967-11)
recorded at:
Snape Maltings in Suffolk, England, United Kingdom (in 1967-11) and Snape Maltings Concert Hall in Suffolk, England, United Kingdom (in 1967-11)
recording of:
The Holy Sonnets of John Donne, op. 35: Oh might those sighes and teares (in 1967-11)
lyricist:
John Donne (English poet)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1945-08)
part of:
The Holy Sonnets of John Donne, op. 35
Benjamin Britten3:00
4The Holy Sonnets of John Donne, op. 35: IV. Oh, to vex me
producer:
John Mordler (producer)
piano:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1967-11)
tenor vocals:
Peter Pears (tenor) (in 1967-11)
balance engineer:
Kenneth Wilkinson (engineer) (in 1967-11)
recorded at:
Snape Maltings in Suffolk, England, United Kingdom (in 1967-11) and Snape Maltings Concert Hall in Suffolk, England, United Kingdom (in 1967-11)
recording of:
The Holy Sonnets of John Donne, op. 35: Oh, to vex me (in 1967-11)
lyricist:
John Donne (English poet)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1945-08)
part of:
The Holy Sonnets of John Donne, op. 35
Benjamin Britten1:09
5The Holy Sonnets of John Donne, op. 35: V. What if this present
producer:
John Mordler (producer)
piano:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1967-11)
tenor vocals:
Peter Pears (tenor) (in 1967-11)
balance engineer:
Kenneth Wilkinson (engineer) (in 1967-11)
recorded at:
Snape Maltings in Suffolk, England, United Kingdom (in 1967-11) and Snape Maltings Concert Hall in Suffolk, England, United Kingdom (in 1967-11)
recording of:
The Holy Sonnets of John Donne, op. 35: What if this present (in 1967-11)
lyricist:
John Donne (English poet)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1945-08)
part of:
The Holy Sonnets of John Donne, op. 35
Benjamin Britten2:51
6The Holy Sonnets of John Donne, op. 35: VI. Since she whom I loved
producer:
John Mordler (producer)
piano:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1967-11)
tenor vocals:
Peter Pears (tenor) (in 1967-11)
balance engineer:
Kenneth Wilkinson (engineer) (in 1967-11)
recorded at:
Snape Maltings in Suffolk, England, United Kingdom (in 1967-11) and Snape Maltings Concert Hall in Suffolk, England, United Kingdom (in 1967-11)
recording of:
The Holy Sonnets of John Donne, op. 35: Since she whom I loved (in 1967-11)
lyricist:
John Donne (English poet)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1945-08)
part of:
The Holy Sonnets of John Donne, op. 35
Benjamin Britten3:27
7The Holy Sonnets of John Donne, op. 35: VII. At the round earth's imagined corners
producer:
John Mordler (producer)
piano:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1967-11)
tenor vocals:
Peter Pears (tenor) (in 1967-11)
balance engineer:
Kenneth Wilkinson (engineer) (in 1967-11)
recorded at:
Snape Maltings in Suffolk, England, United Kingdom (in 1967-11) and Snape Maltings Concert Hall in Suffolk, England, United Kingdom (in 1967-11)
recording of:
The Holy Sonnets of John Donne, op. 35: At the round earth's imagin'd corners (in 1967-11)
lyricist:
John Donne (English poet)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1945-08)
part of:
The Holy Sonnets of John Donne, op. 35
Benjamin Britten2:34
8The Holy Sonnets of John Donne, op. 35: VIII. Thou hast made me
producer:
John Mordler (producer)
piano:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1967-11)
tenor vocals:
Peter Pears (tenor) (in 1967-11)
balance engineer:
Kenneth Wilkinson (engineer) (in 1967-11)
recorded at:
Snape Maltings in Suffolk, England, United Kingdom (in 1967-11) and Snape Maltings Concert Hall in Suffolk, England, United Kingdom (in 1967-11)
recording of:
The Holy Sonnets of John Donne, op. 35: Thou hast made me (in 1967-11)
lyricist:
John Donne (English poet)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1945-08)
part of:
The Holy Sonnets of John Donne, op. 35
Benjamin Britten1:32
9The Holy Sonnets of John Donne, op. 35: IX. Death, be not proud
producer:
John Mordler (producer)
piano:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1967-11)
tenor vocals:
Peter Pears (tenor) (in 1967-11)
balance engineer:
Kenneth Wilkinson (engineer) (in 1967-11)
recorded at:
Snape Maltings in Suffolk, England, United Kingdom (in 1967-11) and Snape Maltings Concert Hall in Suffolk, England, United Kingdom (in 1967-11)
recording of:
The Holy Sonnets of John Donne, op. 35: Death be not proud (in 1967-11)
lyricist:
John Donne (English poet)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1945-08)
part of:
The Holy Sonnets of John Donne, op. 35
Benjamin Britten3:56
10A Charm of Lullabies, op. 41: I. Cradle Song
producer:
James Walker (ballet/opera conductor, classical recordings producer for Decca)
piano:
Peter Gellhorn (conductor/composer/pianist) (in 1957-01)
contralto vocals:
Pamela Bowden (contralto) (in 1957-01)
recorded at:
Decca Studios: Studio 3 in West Hampstead, Camden (London Borough of Camden), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1957-01)
recording of:
A Charm of Lullabies, op. 41: No. 1. A Cradle Song (for voice and piano) (in 1957-01)
lyricist:
William Blake (English poet, painter, and printmaker)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1947)
part of:
A Charm of Lullabies, op. 41 (for voice and piano)
Benjamin Britten2:14
11A Charm of Lullabies, op. 41: II. The Highland Bales
producer:
James Walker (ballet/opera conductor, classical recordings producer for Decca)
piano:
Peter Gellhorn (conductor/composer/pianist) (in 1957-01)
contralto vocals:
Pamela Bowden (contralto) (in 1957-01)
recorded at:
Decca Studios: Studio 3 in West Hampstead, Camden (London Borough of Camden), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1957-01)
recording of:
A Charm of Lullabies, op. 41: No. 2. The Highland Balou (for voice and piano) (in 1957-01)
lyricist:
Robert Burns (18th century Scottish poet/lyricist)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1947)
part of:
A Charm of Lullabies, op. 41 (for voice and piano)
Benjamin Britten2:06
12A Charm of Lullabies, op. 41: III. Sephestia's Lullaby
producer:
James Walker (ballet/opera conductor, classical recordings producer for Decca)
piano:
Peter Gellhorn (conductor/composer/pianist) (in 1957-01)
contralto vocals:
Pamela Bowden (contralto) (in 1957-01)
recorded at:
Decca Studios: Studio 3 in West Hampstead, Camden (London Borough of Camden), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1957-01)
recording of:
A Charm of Lullabies, op. 41: No. 3. Sephestia’s Lullaby (for voice and piano) (in 1957-01)
lyricist:
Robert Greene (16th century dramatist)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1947)
part of:
A Charm of Lullabies, op. 41 (for voice and piano)
Benjamin Britten2:15
13A Charm of Lullabies, op. 41: IV. A Charm
producer:
James Walker (ballet/opera conductor, classical recordings producer for Decca)
piano:
Peter Gellhorn (conductor/composer/pianist) (in 1957-01)
contralto vocals:
Pamela Bowden (contralto) (in 1957-01)
recorded at:
Decca Studios: Studio 3 in West Hampstead, Camden (London Borough of Camden), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1957-01)
recording of:
A Charm of Lullabies, op. 41: No. 4. A Charm (for voice and piano) (in 1957-01)
lyricist:
Thomas Randolph (poet/dramatist)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1947)
part of:
A Charm of Lullabies, op. 41 (for voice and piano)
Benjamin Britten1:28
14A Charm of Lullabies, op. 41: V. The Nurse's Song
producer:
James Walker (ballet/opera conductor, classical recordings producer for Decca)
piano:
Peter Gellhorn (conductor/composer/pianist) (in 1957-01)
contralto vocals:
Pamela Bowden (contralto) (in 1957-01)
recorded at:
Decca Studios: Studio 3 in West Hampstead, Camden (London Borough of Camden), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1957-01)
recording of:
A Charm of Lullabies, op. 41: No. 5. The Nurse’s Song (for voice and piano) (in 1957-01)
lyricist:
John Phillips (16th-century English poet)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1947)
part of:
A Charm of Lullabies, op. 41 (for voice and piano)
Benjamin Britten4:21
15Winter Words, op. 52: At day-close in November
producer:
James Walker (ballet/opera conductor, classical recordings producer for Decca)
piano:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1954-03)
tenor vocals:
Peter Pears (tenor) (in 1954-03)
recorded at:
Decca Studios in West Hampstead, Camden (London Borough of Camden), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1954-03)
recording of:
Winter Words, op. 52: 1. At Day-close in November (in 1954-03)
lyricist:
Thomas Hardy (poet)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1953)
part of:
Winter Words, op. 52
Benjamin Britten1:40
16Winter Words, op. 52: Midnight on the Great Western
producer:
James Walker (ballet/opera conductor, classical recordings producer for Decca)
piano:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1954-03)
tenor vocals:
Peter Pears (tenor) (in 1954-03)
recorded at:
Decca Studios in West Hampstead, Camden (London Borough of Camden), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1954-03)
recording of:
Winter Words, op. 52: 2. Midnight on the Great Western (in 1954-03)
lyricist:
Thomas Hardy (poet)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1953)
part of:
Winter Words, op. 52
Benjamin Britten4:29
17Winter Words, op. 52: Wagtail and baby
producer:
James Walker (ballet/opera conductor, classical recordings producer for Decca)
piano:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1954-03)
tenor vocals:
Peter Pears (tenor) (in 1954-03)
recorded at:
Decca Studios in West Hampstead, Camden (London Borough of Camden), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1954-03)
recording of:
Winter Words, op. 52: 3. Wagtail and Baby (in 1954-03)
lyricist:
Thomas Hardy (poet)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1953)
part of:
Winter Words, op. 52
Benjamin Britten1:59
18Winter Words, op. 52: The little old table
producer:
James Walker (ballet/opera conductor, classical recordings producer for Decca)
piano:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1954-03)
recorded at:
Decca Studios in West Hampstead, Camden (London Borough of Camden), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1954-03)
recording of:
Winter Words, op. 52: 4. The Little Old Table (in 1954-03)
lyricist:
Thomas Hardy (poet)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1953)
part of:
Winter Words, op. 52
Benjamin Britten1:24
19Winter Words, op. 52: The choirmaster's burial
producer:
James Walker (ballet/opera conductor, classical recordings producer for Decca)
piano:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1954-03)
tenor vocals:
Peter Pears (tenor) (in 1954-03)
recorded at:
Decca Studios in West Hampstead, Camden (London Borough of Camden), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1954-03)
recording of:
Winter Words, op. 52: 5. The Choirmaster's Burial (in 1954-03)
lyricist:
Thomas Hardy (poet)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1953)
part of:
Winter Words, op. 52
Benjamin Britten3:46
20Winter Words, op. 52: Proud songsters
producer:
James Walker (ballet/opera conductor, classical recordings producer for Decca)
piano:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1954-03)
tenor vocals:
Peter Pears (tenor) (in 1954-03)
recorded at:
Decca Studios in West Hampstead, Camden (London Borough of Camden), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1954-03)
recording of:
Winter Words, op. 52: 6. Proud Songsters (in 1954-03)
lyricist:
Thomas Hardy (poet)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1953)
part of:
Winter Words, op. 52
Benjamin Britten1:10
21Winter Words, op. 52: At the railway station, Upway
producer:
James Walker (ballet/opera conductor, classical recordings producer for Decca)
piano:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1954-03)
tenor vocals:
Peter Pears (tenor) (in 1954-03)
recorded at:
Decca Studios in West Hampstead, Camden (London Borough of Camden), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1954-03)
recording of:
Winter Words, op. 52: 7. At the Railway Station, Upway (in 1954-03)
lyricist:
Thomas Hardy (poet)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1953)
part of:
Winter Words, op. 52
Benjamin Britten2:42
22Winter Words, op. 52: Before life and after
producer:
James Walker (ballet/opera conductor, classical recordings producer for Decca)
piano:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1954-03)
tenor vocals:
Peter Pears (tenor) (in 1954-03)
recorded at:
Decca Studios in West Hampstead, Camden (London Borough of Camden), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1954-03)
recording of:
Winter Words, op. 52: 8. Before Life and After (in 1954-03)
lyricist:
Thomas Hardy (poet)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1953)
part of:
Winter Words, op. 52
Benjamin Britten3:18
23If It's Ever Spring Again
Benjamin Britten2:38
24The Children and Sir Nameless
Benjamin Britten3:01
25Songs From The Chinese, op. 58: I. The Big Chariot
guitar:
Julian Bream (in 1963-09)
tenor vocals:
Peter Pears (tenor) (in 1963-09)
recorded at:
Kenwood House in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1963-09)
recording of:
Songs from the Chinese, op. 58: I: The Big Chariot (in 1963-09)
lyricist:
[unknown] (Special Purpose Artist – Do not add releases here, if possible.)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist)
translator:
Arthur Waley (English scholar of Chinese and Japanese studies)
part of:
Songs from the Chinese, op. 58
Benjamin Britten1:55
26Songs From The Chinese, op. 58: II. The Old Lute
guitar:
Julian Bream (in 1963-09)
tenor vocals:
Peter Pears (tenor) (in 1963-09)
recorded at:
Kenwood House in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1963-09)
recording of:
Songs from the Chinese, op. 58: II. The Old Lute (in 1963-09)
lyricist:
白居易 (Bai Juyi)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist)
translator:
Arthur Waley (English scholar of Chinese and Japanese studies)
part of:
Songs from the Chinese, op. 58
Benjamin Britten2:41
27Songs From The Chinese, op. 58: III. The Autumn Wind
guitar:
Julian Bream (in 1963-09)
tenor vocals:
Peter Pears (tenor) (in 1963-09)
recorded at:
Kenwood House in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1963-09)
recording of:
Songs from the Chinese, op. 58: III. The Autumn Wind (in 1963-09)
lyricist:
漢世宗孝武皇帝 (emperor of the Han Dynasty)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist)
translator:
Arthur Waley (English scholar of Chinese and Japanese studies)
part of:
Songs from the Chinese, op. 58
Benjamin Britten1:12
28Songs From The Chinese, op. 58: IV. The Herd-Boy
guitar:
Julian Bream (in 1963-09)
tenor vocals:
Peter Pears (tenor) (in 1963-09)
recorded at:
Kenwood House in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1963-09)
recording of:
Songs from the Chinese, op. 58: IV. The Herd-Boy (in 1963-09)
lyricist:
陸游 (Chinese poet of the Song Dynasty)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist)
translator:
Arthur Waley (English scholar of Chinese and Japanese studies)
part of:
Songs from the Chinese, op. 58
Benjamin Britten1:18
29Songs From The Chinese, op. 58: V. Depression
guitar:
Julian Bream (in 1963-09)
tenor vocals:
Peter Pears (tenor) (in 1963-09)
recorded at:
Kenwood House in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1963-09)
recording of:
Songs from the Chinese, op. 58: V. Depression (in 1963-09)
lyricist:
白居易 (Bai Juyi)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist)
translator:
Arthur Waley (English scholar of Chinese and Japanese studies)
part of:
Songs from the Chinese, op. 58
Benjamin Britten1:35
30Songs From The Chinese, op. 58: VI. Dance Song
guitar:
Julian Bream (in 1963-09)
tenor vocals:
Peter Pears (tenor) (in 1963-09)
recorded at:
Kenwood House in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1963-09)
recording of:
Songs from the Chinese, op. 58: VI. Dance Song (in 1963-09)
lyricist:
[unknown] (Special Purpose Artist – Do not add releases here, if possible.)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist)
translator:
Arthur Waley (English scholar of Chinese and Japanese studies)
part of:
Songs from the Chinese, op. 58
Benjamin Britten0:58
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65▶CD: Canticle II, Abraham and Isaac, Op.51 / Songs From "Friday Afternoons", Op.7 / On this island, Op.11 / Four Cabaret Songs / Sweet Was The Song / Missa brevis, Op.63 / Piano Concerto, Op.13 / Our Hunting Fathers, Op.8
66▶DVD: The 1967 Recording Of "The Burning Fiery Furnace"