Albert Herring

~ Release by Benjamin Britten; City of London Sinfonia, Richard Hickox (see all versions of this release, 1 available)

Tracklist

1CD
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1Albert Herring: Act I, Scene 1. "The morning room at Lady Billows' house in Loxford"
sound engineer:
Ralph Couzens (engineer/editor/producer)
assistant engineer:
Michael Common
producer:
Brian Couzens (engineer/editor/producer)
editor:
Rachel Smith (engineer/editor/producer)
recorded at:
Blackheath Halls in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 2001-10-11 until 2001-10-14)
partial recording of:
Albert Herring, op. 39: Act I (from 2001-10-11 until 2001-10-14)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist)
librettist:
Eric Crozier (British theatre director and librettist)
part of:
Albert Herring, op. 39
Benjamin Britten2:02
2Albert Herring: Act I, Scene 1. "Doctor Jessop's midwife..."
sound engineer:
Ralph Couzens (engineer/editor/producer)
assistant engineer:
Michael Common
producer:
Brian Couzens (engineer/editor/producer)
editor:
Rachel Smith (engineer/editor/producer)
recorded at:
Blackheath Halls in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 2001-10-11 until 2001-10-14)
partial recording of:
Albert Herring, op. 39: Act I (from 2001-10-11 until 2001-10-14)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist)
librettist:
Eric Crozier (British theatre director and librettist)
part of:
Albert Herring, op. 39
Benjamin Britten2:33
3Albert Herring: Act I, Scene 1. "I hope we're not too early"
sound engineer:
Ralph Couzens (engineer/editor/producer)
assistant engineer:
Michael Common
producer:
Brian Couzens (engineer/editor/producer)
editor:
Rachel Smith (engineer/editor/producer)
recorded at:
Blackheath Halls in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 2001-10-11 until 2001-10-14)
partial recording of:
Albert Herring, op. 39: Act I (from 2001-10-11 until 2001-10-14)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist)
librettist:
Eric Crozier (British theatre director and librettist)
part of:
Albert Herring, op. 39
Benjamin Britten2:42
4Albert Herring: Act I, Scene 1. "Stuffy! Tobacco stink!"
sound engineer:
Ralph Couzens (engineer/editor/producer)
assistant engineer:
Michael Common
producer:
Brian Couzens (engineer/editor/producer)
editor:
Rachel Smith (engineer/editor/producer)
recorded at:
Blackheath Halls in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 2001-10-11 until 2001-10-14)
partial recording of:
Albert Herring, op. 39: Act I (from 2001-10-11 until 2001-10-14)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist)
librettist:
Eric Crozier (British theatre director and librettist)
part of:
Albert Herring, op. 39
Benjamin Britten2:46
5Albert Herring: Act I, Scene 1. "Now then! Notebook, Florence!"
sound engineer:
Ralph Couzens (engineer/editor/producer)
assistant engineer:
Michael Common
producer:
Brian Couzens (engineer/editor/producer)
editor:
Rachel Smith (engineer/editor/producer)
recorded at:
Blackheath Halls in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 2001-10-11 until 2001-10-14)
partial recording of:
Albert Herring, op. 39: Act I (from 2001-10-11 until 2001-10-14)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist)
librettist:
Eric Crozier (British theatre director and librettist)
part of:
Albert Herring, op. 39
Benjamin Britten2:50
6Albert Herring: Act I, Scene 1. "The first suggestion on my list"
sound engineer:
Ralph Couzens (engineer/editor/producer)
assistant engineer:
Michael Common
producer:
Brian Couzens (engineer/editor/producer)
editor:
Rachel Smith (engineer/editor/producer)
recorded at:
Blackheath Halls in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 2001-10-11 until 2001-10-14)
partial recording of:
Albert Herring, op. 39: Act I (from 2001-10-11 until 2001-10-14)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist)
librettist:
Eric Crozier (British theatre director and librettist)
part of:
Albert Herring, op. 39
Benjamin Britten4:47
7Albert Herring: Act I, Scene 1. "Is this all you can bring?"
sound engineer:
Ralph Couzens (engineer/editor/producer)
assistant engineer:
Michael Common
producer:
Brian Couzens (engineer/editor/producer)
editor:
Rachel Smith (engineer/editor/producer)
recorded at:
Blackheath Halls in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 2001-10-11 until 2001-10-14)
partial recording of:
Albert Herring, op. 39: Act I (from 2001-10-11 until 2001-10-14)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist)
librettist:
Eric Crozier (British theatre director and librettist)
part of:
Albert Herring, op. 39
Benjamin Britten3:12
8Albert Herring: Act I, Scene 1. "Begging your pardon"
sound engineer:
Ralph Couzens (engineer/editor/producer)
assistant engineer:
Michael Common
producer:
Brian Couzens (engineer/editor/producer)
editor:
Rachel Smith (engineer/editor/producer)
recorded at:
Blackheath Halls in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 2001-10-11 until 2001-10-14)
partial recording of:
Albert Herring, op. 39: Act I (from 2001-10-11 until 2001-10-14)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist)
librettist:
Eric Crozier (British theatre director and librettist)
part of:
Albert Herring, op. 39
Benjamin Britten4:24
9Albert Herring: Act I, Scene 1. "Virtue, says Holy Writ"
sound engineer:
Ralph Couzens (engineer/editor/producer)
assistant engineer:
Michael Common
producer:
Brian Couzens (engineer/editor/producer)
editor:
Rachel Smith (engineer/editor/producer)
recorded at:
Blackheath Halls in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 2001-10-11 until 2001-10-14)
partial recording of:
Albert Herring, op. 39: Act I (from 2001-10-11 until 2001-10-14)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist)
librettist:
Eric Crozier (British theatre director and librettist)
part of:
Albert Herring, op. 39
Benjamin Britten2:04
10Albert Herring: Act I, Scene 1. "Right! We'll have him!"
sound engineer:
Ralph Couzens (engineer/editor/producer)
assistant engineer:
Michael Common
producer:
Brian Couzens (engineer/editor/producer)
editor:
Rachel Smith (engineer/editor/producer)
recorded at:
Blackheath Halls in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 2001-10-11 until 2001-10-14)
partial recording of:
Albert Herring, op. 39: Act I (from 2001-10-11 until 2001-10-14)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist)
librettist:
Eric Crozier (British theatre director and librettist)
part of:
Albert Herring, op. 39
Benjamin Britten3:04
11Albert Herring: Act I, Scene 1. "Interlude"
sound engineer:
Ralph Couzens (engineer/editor/producer)
assistant engineer:
Michael Common
producer:
Brian Couzens (engineer/editor/producer)
editor:
Rachel Smith (engineer/editor/producer)
recorded at:
Blackheath Halls in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 2001-10-11 until 2001-10-14)
partial recording of:
Albert Herring, op. 39: Act I (from 2001-10-11 until 2001-10-14)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist)
librettist:
Eric Crozier (British theatre director and librettist)
part of:
Albert Herring, op. 39
Benjamin Britten3:09
12Albert Herring: Act I, Scene 2. "Bounce me high"
sound engineer:
Ralph Couzens (engineer/editor/producer)
assistant engineer:
Michael Common
producer:
Brian Couzens (engineer/editor/producer)
editor:
Rachel Smith (engineer/editor/producer)
recorded at:
Blackheath Halls in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 2001-10-11 until 2001-10-14)
partial recording of:
Albert Herring, op. 39: Act I (from 2001-10-11 until 2001-10-14)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist)
librettist:
Eric Crozier (British theatre director and librettist)
part of:
Albert Herring, op. 39
Benjamin Britten2:27
13Albert Herring: Act I, Scene 2. "Shop! Hi! Albert!"
sound engineer:
Ralph Couzens (engineer/editor/producer)
assistant engineer:
Michael Common
producer:
Brian Couzens (engineer/editor/producer)
editor:
Rachel Smith (engineer/editor/producer)
recorded at:
Blackheath Halls in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 2001-10-11 until 2001-10-14)
partial recording of:
Albert Herring, op. 39: Act I (from 2001-10-11 until 2001-10-14)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist)
librettist:
Eric Crozier (British theatre director and librettist)
part of:
Albert Herring, op. 39
Benjamin Britten1:58
14Albert Herring: Act I, Scene 2. "Did you ever have a pint at the local?"
sound engineer:
Ralph Couzens (engineer/editor/producer)
assistant engineer:
Michael Common
producer:
Brian Couzens (engineer/editor/producer)
editor:
Rachel Smith (engineer/editor/producer)
recorded at:
Blackheath Halls in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 2001-10-11 until 2001-10-14)
partial recording of:
Albert Herring, op. 39: Act I (from 2001-10-11 until 2001-10-14)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist)
librettist:
Eric Crozier (British theatre director and librettist)
part of:
Albert Herring, op. 39
Benjamin Britten1:41
15Albert Herring: Act I, Scene 2. "Sid I'm sorry but..."
sound engineer:
Ralph Couzens (engineer/editor/producer)
assistant engineer:
Michael Common
producer:
Brian Couzens (engineer/editor/producer)
editor:
Rachel Smith (engineer/editor/producer)
recorded at:
Blackheath Halls in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 2001-10-11 until 2001-10-14)
partial recording of:
Albert Herring, op. 39: Act I (from 2001-10-11 until 2001-10-14)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist)
librettist:
Eric Crozier (British theatre director and librettist)
part of:
Albert Herring, op. 39
Benjamin Britten3:36
16Albert Herring: Act I, Scene 2. "We'll walk to the spinney"
sound engineer:
Ralph Couzens (engineer/editor/producer)
assistant engineer:
Michael Common
producer:
Brian Couzens (engineer/editor/producer)
editor:
Rachel Smith (engineer/editor/producer)
recorded at:
Blackheath Halls in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 2001-10-11 until 2001-10-14)
partial recording of:
Albert Herring, op. 39: Act I (from 2001-10-11 until 2001-10-14)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist)
librettist:
Eric Crozier (British theatre director and librettist)
part of:
Albert Herring, op. 39
Benjamin Britten2:00
17Albert Herring: Act I, Scene 2. "He's much too busy"
sound engineer:
Ralph Couzens (engineer/editor/producer)
assistant engineer:
Michael Common
producer:
Brian Couzens (engineer/editor/producer)
editor:
Rachel Smith (engineer/editor/producer)
recorded at:
Blackheath Halls in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 2001-10-11 until 2001-10-14)
partial recording of:
Albert Herring, op. 39: Act I (from 2001-10-11 until 2001-10-14)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist)
librettist:
Eric Crozier (British theatre director and librettist)
part of:
Albert Herring, op. 39
Benjamin Britten2:09
18Albert Herring: Act I, Scene 2. "Mum wants two penn'oth of potherbs"
sound engineer:
Ralph Couzens (engineer/editor/producer)
assistant engineer:
Michael Common
producer:
Brian Couzens (engineer/editor/producer)
editor:
Rachel Smith (engineer/editor/producer)
recorded at:
Blackheath Halls in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 2001-10-11 until 2001-10-14)
partial recording of:
Albert Herring, op. 39: Act I (from 2001-10-11 until 2001-10-14)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist)
librettist:
Eric Crozier (British theatre director and librettist)
part of:
Albert Herring, op. 39
Benjamin Britten1:36
19Albert Herring: Act I, Scene 2. "Good morning, young man!"
sound engineer:
Ralph Couzens (engineer/editor/producer)
assistant engineer:
Michael Common
producer:
Brian Couzens (engineer/editor/producer)
editor:
Rachel Smith (engineer/editor/producer)
recorded at:
Blackheath Halls in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 2001-10-11 until 2001-10-14)
partial recording of:
Albert Herring, op. 39: Act I (from 2001-10-11 until 2001-10-14)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist)
librettist:
Eric Crozier (British theatre director and librettist)
part of:
Albert Herring, op. 39
Benjamin Britten1:42
20Albert Herring: Act I, Scene 2. "We bring great news to you"
sound engineer:
Ralph Couzens (engineer/editor/producer)
assistant engineer:
Michael Common
producer:
Brian Couzens (engineer/editor/producer)
editor:
Rachel Smith (engineer/editor/producer)
recorded at:
Blackheath Halls in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 2001-10-11 until 2001-10-14)
partial recording of:
Albert Herring, op. 39: Act I (from 2001-10-11 until 2001-10-14)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist)
librettist:
Eric Crozier (British theatre director and librettist)
part of:
Albert Herring, op. 39
Benjamin Britten2:50
21Albert Herring: Act I, Scene 2. "Well, think of that, my lad"
sound engineer:
Ralph Couzens (engineer/editor/producer)
assistant engineer:
Michael Common
producer:
Brian Couzens (engineer/editor/producer)
editor:
Rachel Smith (engineer/editor/producer)
recorded at:
Blackheath Halls in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 2001-10-11 until 2001-10-14)
partial recording of:
Albert Herring, op. 39: Act I (from 2001-10-11 until 2001-10-14)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist)
librettist:
Eric Crozier (British theatre director and librettist)
part of:
Albert Herring, op. 39
Benjamin Britten2:53
22Albert Herring: Act II, Scene 1. "Inside a marquee..."
sound engineer:
Ralph Couzens (engineer/editor/producer)
assistant engineer:
Michael Common
producer:
Brian Couzens (engineer/editor/producer)
editor:
Rachel Smith (engineer/editor/producer)
recorded at:
Blackheath Halls in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 2001-10-11 until 2001-10-14)
partial recording of:
Albert Herring, op. 39: Act II (from 2001-10-11 until 2001-10-14)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist)
librettist:
Eric Crozier (British theatre director and librettist)
part of:
Albert Herring, op. 39
Benjamin Britten2:22
23Albert Herring: Act II, Scene 1. "For three precious weeks"
sound engineer:
Ralph Couzens (engineer/editor/producer)
assistant engineer:
Michael Common
producer:
Brian Couzens (engineer/editor/producer)
editor:
Rachel Smith (engineer/editor/producer)
recorded at:
Blackheath Halls in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 2001-10-11 until 2001-10-14)
partial recording of:
Albert Herring, op. 39: Act II (from 2001-10-11 until 2001-10-14)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist)
librettist:
Eric Crozier (British theatre director and librettist)
part of:
Albert Herring, op. 39
Benjamin Britten0:54
24Albert Herring: Act II, Scene 1. "That's a fine sight for sore eyes!"
sound engineer:
Ralph Couzens (engineer/editor/producer)
assistant engineer:
Michael Common
producer:
Brian Couzens (engineer/editor/producer)
editor:
Rachel Smith (engineer/editor/producer)
recorded at:
Blackheath Halls in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 2001-10-11 until 2001-10-14)
partial recording of:
Albert Herring, op. 39: Act II (from 2001-10-11 until 2001-10-14)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist)
librettist:
Eric Crozier (British theatre director and librettist)
part of:
Albert Herring, op. 39
Benjamin Britten2:42
25Albert Herring: Act II, Scene 1. "Quickly, quickly"
sound engineer:
Ralph Couzens (engineer/editor/producer)
assistant engineer:
Michael Common
producer:
Brian Couzens (engineer/editor/producer)
editor:
Rachel Smith (engineer/editor/producer)
recorded at:
Blackheath Halls in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 2001-10-11 until 2001-10-14)
partial recording of:
Albert Herring, op. 39: Act II (from 2001-10-11 until 2001-10-14)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist)
librettist:
Eric Crozier (British theatre director and librettist)
part of:
Albert Herring, op. 39
Benjamin Britten3:27
26Albert Herring: Act II, Scene 1. "I don't think you ought!"
sound engineer:
Ralph Couzens (engineer/editor/producer)
assistant engineer:
Michael Common
producer:
Brian Couzens (engineer/editor/producer)
editor:
Rachel Smith (engineer/editor/producer)
recorded at:
Blackheath Halls in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 2001-10-11 until 2001-10-14)
partial recording of:
Albert Herring, op. 39: Act II (from 2001-10-11 until 2001-10-14)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist)
librettist:
Eric Crozier (British theatre director and librettist)
part of:
Albert Herring, op. 39
Benjamin Britten1:04
27Albert Herring: Act II, Scene 1. "Quick, here they are!"
sound engineer:
Ralph Couzens (engineer/editor/producer)
assistant engineer:
Michael Common
producer:
Brian Couzens (engineer/editor/producer)
editor:
Rachel Smith (engineer/editor/producer)
recorded at:
Blackheath Halls in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 2001-10-11 until 2001-10-14)
partial recording of:
Albert Herring, op. 39: Act II (from 2001-10-11 until 2001-10-14)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist)
librettist:
Eric Crozier (British theatre director and librettist)
part of:
Albert Herring, op. 39
Benjamin Britten2:40
28Albert Herring: Act II, Scene 1. "Husssh!... Harold Wood!"
sound engineer:
Ralph Couzens (engineer/editor/producer)
assistant engineer:
Michael Common
producer:
Brian Couzens (engineer/editor/producer)
editor:
Rachel Smith (engineer/editor/producer)
recorded at:
Blackheath Halls in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 2001-10-11 until 2001-10-14)
partial recording of:
Albert Herring, op. 39: Act II (from 2001-10-11 until 2001-10-14)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist)
librettist:
Eric Crozier (British theatre director and librettist)
part of:
Albert Herring, op. 39
Benjamin Britten1:34
29Albert Herring: Act II, Scene 1. "Come, let's sit down"
sound engineer:
Ralph Couzens (engineer/editor/producer)
assistant engineer:
Michael Common
producer:
Brian Couzens (engineer/editor/producer)
editor:
Rachel Smith (engineer/editor/producer)
recorded at:
Blackheath Halls in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 2001-10-11 until 2001-10-14)
partial recording of:
Albert Herring, op. 39: Act II (from 2001-10-11 until 2001-10-14)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist)
librettist:
Eric Crozier (British theatre director and librettist)
part of:
Albert Herring, op. 39
Benjamin Britten1:26
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photography:Nicky Johnston
miscellaneous support:Dave Partridge (task: typesetting)
orchestra:City of London Sinfonia (chamber orchestra)
conductor:Richard Hickox (conductor)
baritone vocals [Mr Gedge]:Alan Opie (baritone)
baritone vocals [Sid]:Roderick Williams (British baritone and composer)
bass vocals [Superintendent Budd]:Stephen Richardson (British bass)
mezzo-soprano vocals [Florence Pike]:Sally Burgess (mezzo-soprano, opera director)
mezzo-soprano vocals [Mrs Herring]:Anne Collins (operatic contralto)
mezzo-soprano vocals [Nancy]:Pamela Helen Stephen
other vocals [Cis]:Rebecca Bottone (soprano)
other vocals [Emmie]:Yvette Bonner
other vocals [Harry]:Gregory Monk
soprano vocals [Lady Billows]:Susan Bullock (British operatic soprano)
soprano vocals [Miss Wordsworth]:Rebecca Evans (soprano)
tenor vocals [Albert Herring]:James Gilchrist (British tenor)
tenor vocals [Mr Upfold]:Robert Tear (tenor)
illustration:John L. Wimbush (painter)
design:Tim Feeley
booklet editor:Elizabeth Long (liner notes)
ASIN:US: B00007JGRG [info]
discography entry:https://www.chandos.net/products/catalogue/CHAN 10036 [info]