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1CD: Sinfonia da Requiem / Four Sea Interludes and Passacaglia from 'Peter Grimes' / The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra
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1Sinfonia da Requiem, for orchestra, Op. 20: 1. Lacrymosa
orchestra:
Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra (in 1989-01)
conductor:
Libor Pešek (conductor) (in 1989-01)
recorded at:
Philharmonic Hall (Liverpool) in Liverpool, Merseyside, England, United Kingdom (in 1989-01)
recording of:
Sinfonia da Requiem, op. 20: I. Lachrymosa. Andante ben misurato (in 1989-01)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1940)
part of:
Sinfonia da Requiem, op. 20
9:19
2Sinfonia da Requiem, for orchestra, Op. 20: 2. Dies irae
orchestra:
Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra (in 1989-01)
conductor:
Libor Pešek (conductor) (in 1989-01)
recorded at:
Philharmonic Hall (Liverpool) in Liverpool, Merseyside, England, United Kingdom (in 1989-01)
recording of:
Sinfonia da Requiem, op. 20: II. Dies irae. Allegro con fuoco (in 1989-01)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1940)
part of:
Sinfonia da Requiem, op. 20
4:50
3Sinfonia da Requiem, for orchestra, Op. 20: 3. Requiem aeternam
orchestra:
Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra (in 1989-01)
conductor:
Libor Pešek (conductor) (in 1989-01)
recorded at:
Philharmonic Hall (Liverpool) in Liverpool, Merseyside, England, United Kingdom (in 1989-01)
recording of:
Sinfonia da Requiem, op. 20: III. Requiem aeternam. Andante molto tranquillo (in 1989-01)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1940)
part of:
Sinfonia da Requiem, op. 20
7:26
4Sea Interludes (4) from Peter Grimes, for orchestra, Op. 33a: Dawn
orchestra:
Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra (in 1989-01)
conductor:
Libor Pešek (conductor) (in 1989-01)
recorded at:
Philharmonic Hall (Liverpool) in Liverpool, Merseyside, England, United Kingdom (in 1989-01)
recording of:
Four Sea Interludes from 'Peter Grimes', op. 33a: I. Dawn: Lento e tranquillo (in 1989-01)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1945)
part of:
Four Sea Interludes from 'Peter Grimes', op. 33a
3:44
5Sea Interludes (4) from Peter Grimes, for orchestra, Op. 33a: Sunday Morning
orchestra:
Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra (in 1989-01)
conductor:
Libor Pešek (conductor) (in 1989-01)
recorded at:
Philharmonic Hall (Liverpool) in Liverpool, Merseyside, England, United Kingdom (in 1989-01)
recording of:
Four Sea Interludes from 'Peter Grimes', op. 33a: II. Sunday Morning: Allegro spiritoso (in 1989-01)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1945)
part of:
Four Sea Interludes from 'Peter Grimes', op. 33a
recording of:
Four Sea Interludes from 'Peter Grimes', op. 33a: II. Sunday Morning: Allegro spiritoso (for piano duo, Stein)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1945)
arranger:
Erwin Stein (Austrian musician and writer)
arrangement of:
Four Sea Interludes from 'Peter Grimes', op. 33a: II. Sunday Morning: Allegro spiritoso
part of:
Four Sea Interludes from 'Peter Grimes', op. 33a (for piano duo, Stein)
3:44
6Sea Interludes (4) from Peter Grimes, for orchestra, Op. 33a: Moonlight
orchestra:
Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra (in 1989-01)
conductor:
Libor Pešek (conductor) (in 1989-01)
recorded at:
Philharmonic Hall (Liverpool) in Liverpool, Merseyside, England, United Kingdom (in 1989-01)
recording of:
Four Sea Interludes from 'Peter Grimes', op. 33a: III. Moonlight: Andante comodo e rubato (in 1989-01)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1945)
part of:
Four Sea Interludes from 'Peter Grimes', op. 33a
4:35
7Sea Interludes (4) from Peter Grimes, for orchestra, Op. 33a: Passacaglia, for orchestra, Op. 33b (from "Peter Grimes")
orchestra:
Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra (in 1989-01)
conductor:
Libor Pešek (conductor) (in 1989-01)
recorded at:
Philharmonic Hall (Liverpool) in Liverpool, Merseyside, England, United Kingdom (in 1989-01)
recording of:
Four Sea Interludes from 'Peter Grimes', op. 33a: IV. Storm: Presto con fuoco (in 1989-01)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1945)
part of:
Four Sea Interludes from 'Peter Grimes', op. 33a
recording of:
Four Sea Interludes from 'Peter Grimes', op. 33a
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1945)
premiered at:
Cheltenham Music Festival 1945: [concert] (1945-06-13)
publisher:
Boosey & Hawkes Music Publishers, Ltd
part of:
Works of Benjamin Britten by opus number (number: op. 33a)
is based on:
Peter Grimes, op. 33
7:57
8Sea Interludes (4) from Peter Grimes, for orchestra, Op. 33a: Storm
orchestra:
Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra (in 1989-01)
conductor:
Libor Pešek (conductor) (in 1989-01)
recorded at:
Philharmonic Hall (Liverpool) in Liverpool, Merseyside, England, United Kingdom (in 1989-01)
recording of:
Four Sea Interludes from 'Peter Grimes', op. 33a: IV. Storm: Presto con fuoco (in 1989-01)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1945)
part of:
Four Sea Interludes from 'Peter Grimes', op. 33a
4:24
9Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra (Variations and Fugue on a Theme of Purcell), for speaker ad lib & orchestra, Op. 34: Theme (Allegro maestoso e largamente)
orchestra:
Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra (in 1989-01)
conductor:
Libor Pešek (conductor) (in 1989-01)
recorded at:
Philharmonic Hall (Liverpool) in Liverpool, Merseyside, England, United Kingdom (in 1989-01)
recording of:
The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra, op. 34: I. Theme. Allegro maestoso e largamente (in 1989-01)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1946)
is based on:
Incidental Music for Abdelazer, or, the Moor’s Revenge, Z 570: II. Rondeau
part of:
The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra, op. 34 (Variations and Fugue on a Theme of Purcell)
1:56
10Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra (Variations and Fugue on a Theme of Purcell), for speaker ad lib & orchestra, Op. 34: Variation A: Flutes and piccolo
orchestra:
Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra (in 1989-01)
conductor:
Libor Pešek (conductor) (in 1989-01)
recorded at:
Philharmonic Hall (Liverpool) in Liverpool, Merseyside, England, United Kingdom (in 1989-01)
recording of:
The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra, op. 34: II. Variation A. Presto (flute and piccolo) (in 1989-01)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1946)
is based on:
Incidental Music for Abdelazer, or, the Moor’s Revenge, Z 570: II. Rondeau
part of:
The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra, op. 34 (Variations and Fugue on a Theme of Purcell)
0:35
11Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra (Variations and Fugue on a Theme of Purcell), for speaker ad lib & orchestra, Op. 34: Variation B: Oboes (Lento)
orchestra:
Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra (in 1989-01)
conductor:
Libor Pešek (conductor) (in 1989-01)
recorded at:
Philharmonic Hall (Liverpool) in Liverpool, Merseyside, England, United Kingdom (in 1989-01)
recording of:
The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra, op. 34: III. Variation B. Lento (oboe) (in 1989-01)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1946)
is based on:
Incidental Music for Abdelazer, or, the Moor’s Revenge, Z 570: II. Rondeau
part of:
The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra, op. 34 (Variations and Fugue on a Theme of Purcell)
1:07
12Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra (Variations and Fugue on a Theme of Purcell), for speaker ad lib & orchestra, Op. 34: Variation C: Clarinets (Moderato)
orchestra:
Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra (in 1989-01)
conductor:
Libor Pešek (conductor) (in 1989-01)
recorded at:
Philharmonic Hall (Liverpool) in Liverpool, Merseyside, England, United Kingdom (in 1989-01)
recording of:
The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra, op. 34: IV. Variation C. Moderato (clarinet) (in 1989-01)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1946)
is based on:
Incidental Music for Abdelazer, or, the Moor’s Revenge, Z 570: II. Rondeau
part of:
The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra, op. 34 (Variations and Fugue on a Theme of Purcell)
0:39
13Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra (Variations and Fugue on a Theme of Purcell), for speaker ad lib & orchestra, Op. 34: Variation D: Bassoons (Allegro alla marcia)
orchestra:
Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra (in 1989-01)
conductor:
Libor Pešek (conductor) (in 1989-01)
recorded at:
Philharmonic Hall (Liverpool) in Liverpool, Merseyside, England, United Kingdom (in 1989-01)
recording of:
The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra, op. 34: V. Variation D. Allegro alla marcia (bassoon) (in 1989-01)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1946)
is based on:
Incidental Music for Abdelazer, or, the Moor’s Revenge, Z 570: II. Rondeau
part of:
The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra, op. 34 (Variations and Fugue on a Theme of Purcell)
0:57
14Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra (Variations and Fugue on a Theme of Purcell), for speaker ad lib & orchestra, Op. 34: Variation E: Violins (Brillante: alla polacca)
orchestra:
Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra (in 1989-01)
conductor:
Libor Pešek (conductor) (in 1989-01)
recorded at:
Philharmonic Hall (Liverpool) in Liverpool, Merseyside, England, United Kingdom (in 1989-01)
recording of:
The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra, op. 34: VI. Variation E. Brillante - Alla polacca (violin) (in 1989-01)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1946)
is based on:
Incidental Music for Abdelazer, or, the Moor’s Revenge, Z 570: II. Rondeau
part of:
The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra, op. 34 (Variations and Fugue on a Theme of Purcell)
0:36
15Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra (Variations and Fugue on a Theme of Purcell), for speaker ad lib & orchestra, Op. 34: Variation F: Violas (Meno mosso)
orchestra:
Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra (in 1989-01)
conductor:
Libor Pešek (conductor) (in 1989-01)
recorded at:
Philharmonic Hall (Liverpool) in Liverpool, Merseyside, England, United Kingdom (in 1989-01)
recording of:
The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra, op. 34: VII. Variation F. Meno mosso (viola) (in 1989-01)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1946)
is based on:
Incidental Music for Abdelazer, or, the Moor’s Revenge, Z 570: II. Rondeau
part of:
The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra, op. 34 (Variations and Fugue on a Theme of Purcell)
1:16
16Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra (Variations and Fugue on a Theme of Purcell), for speaker ad lib & orchestra, Op. 34: Variation G: Cellos
orchestra:
Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra (in 1989-01)
conductor:
Libor Pešek (conductor) (in 1989-01)
recorded at:
Philharmonic Hall (Liverpool) in Liverpool, Merseyside, England, United Kingdom (in 1989-01)
recording of:
The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra, op. 34: VIII. Variation G. (cello) (in 1989-01)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1946)
is based on:
Incidental Music for Abdelazer, or, the Moor’s Revenge, Z 570: II. Rondeau
part of:
The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra, op. 34 (Variations and Fugue on a Theme of Purcell)
0:59
17Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra (Variations and Fugue on a Theme of Purcell), for speaker ad lib & orchestra, Op. 34: Variation H: Double basses (Comminciando lento ma poco accel. al Allegro)
orchestra:
Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra (in 1989-01)
conductor:
Libor Pešek (conductor) (in 1989-01)
recorded at:
Philharmonic Hall (Liverpool) in Liverpool, Merseyside, England, United Kingdom (in 1989-01)
recording of:
The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra, op. 34: IX. Variation H. Cominciando lento ma poco a poco accelerando (double-bass) (in 1989-01)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1946)
is based on:
Incidental Music for Abdelazer, or, the Moor’s Revenge, Z 570: II. Rondeau
part of:
The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra, op. 34 (Variations and Fugue on a Theme of Purcell)
1:02
18Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra (Variations and Fugue on a Theme of Purcell), for speaker ad lib & orchestra, Op. 34: Variation I: Harp (Maestoso)
orchestra:
Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra (in 1989-01)
conductor:
Libor Pešek (conductor) (in 1989-01)
recorded at:
Philharmonic Hall (Liverpool) in Liverpool, Merseyside, England, United Kingdom (in 1989-01)
recording of:
The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra, op. 34: X. Variation I. Maestoso (harp) (in 1989-01)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1946)
is based on:
Incidental Music for Abdelazer, or, the Moor’s Revenge, Z 570: II. Rondeau
part of:
The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra, op. 34 (Variations and Fugue on a Theme of Purcell)
0:49
19Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra (Variations and Fugue on a Theme of Purcell), for speaker ad lib & orchestra, Op. 34: Variation J: Horns (L'istesso tempo)
orchestra:
Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra (in 1989-01)
conductor:
Libor Pešek (conductor) (in 1989-01)
recorded at:
Philharmonic Hall (Liverpool) in Liverpool, Merseyside, England, United Kingdom (in 1989-01)
recording of:
The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra, op. 34: XI. Variation J. L’istesso tempo (horn) (in 1989-01)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1946)
is based on:
Incidental Music for Abdelazer, or, the Moor’s Revenge, Z 570: II. Rondeau
part of:
The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra, op. 34 (Variations and Fugue on a Theme of Purcell)
0:52
20Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra (Variations and Fugue on a Theme of Purcell), for speaker ad lib & orchestra, Op. 34: Variation K: Trumpets (Vivace)
orchestra:
Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra (in 1989-01)
conductor:
Libor Pešek (conductor) (in 1989-01)
recorded at:
Philharmonic Hall (Liverpool) in Liverpool, Merseyside, England, United Kingdom (in 1989-01)
recording of:
The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra, op. 34: XII. Variation K. Vivace (trumpet) (in 1989-01)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1946)
is based on:
Incidental Music for Abdelazer, or, the Moor’s Revenge, Z 570: II. Rondeau
part of:
The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra, op. 34 (Variations and Fugue on a Theme of Purcell)
0:30
21Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra (Variations and Fugue on a Theme of Purcell), for speaker ad lib & orchestra, Op. 34: Variation L: Trombones and bass tuba (Allegro pomposo)
orchestra:
Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra (in 1989-01)
conductor:
Libor Pešek (conductor) (in 1989-01)
recorded at:
Philharmonic Hall (Liverpool) in Liverpool, Merseyside, England, United Kingdom (in 1989-01)
recording of:
The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra, op. 34: XIII. Variation L. Allegro pomposo (trombone) (in 1989-01)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1946)
is based on:
Incidental Music for Abdelazer, or, the Moor’s Revenge, Z 570: II. Rondeau
part of:
The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra, op. 34 (Variations and Fugue on a Theme of Purcell)
1:06
22Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra (Variations and Fugue on a Theme of Purcell), for speaker ad lib & orchestra, Op. 34: Variation M: Percussion (Moderato)
orchestra:
Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra (in 1989-01)
conductor:
Libor Pešek (conductor) (in 1989-01)
recorded at:
Philharmonic Hall (Liverpool) in Liverpool, Merseyside, England, United Kingdom (in 1989-01)
recording of:
The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra, op. 34: XIV. Variation M. Moderato (percussion) (in 1989-01)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1946)
is based on:
Incidental Music for Abdelazer, or, the Moor’s Revenge, Z 570: II. Rondeau
part of:
The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra, op. 34 (Variations and Fugue on a Theme of Purcell)
1:58
23Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra (Variations and Fugue on a Theme of Purcell), for speaker ad lib & orchestra, Op. 34: Fugue (Allegro molto)
orchestra:
Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra (in 1989-01)
conductor:
Libor Pešek (conductor) (in 1989-01)
recorded at:
Philharmonic Hall (Liverpool) in Liverpool, Merseyside, England, United Kingdom (in 1989-01)
recording of:
The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra, op. 34: XV. Fugue. Allegro molto (in 1989-01)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1946)
is based on:
Incidental Music for Abdelazer, or, the Moor’s Revenge, Z 570: II. Rondeau
part of:
The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra, op. 34 (Variations and Fugue on a Theme of Purcell)
2:45
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3CD: Piano Concerto / Violin Concerto / Young Apollo
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7CD: The Prince of the Pagodas
8CD: The Prince of the Pagodas
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11CD: String Quartet No. 2 / String Quartet No. 3
12CD: Cello Suite No. 1 / Cello Suite No. 2 / Cello Suite No. 3
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15CD: War Requiem (beginning)
16CD: War Requiem (conclusion) / Spring Symphony
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20CD: Noye's Fludde / A.M.D.G. / The Ballad of Little Musgrave and Lady Barnard
21CD: The Company of Heaven / Ballad of Heroes / Praise We Great Men
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25CD: The Five Canticles / Folksong arrangements
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27CD: Purcell arrangements / Schubert: Die Forelle / Schumann: Frülingsnacht
28CD: Paul Bunyan
29CD: Paul Bunyan
30CD: Peter Grimes
31CD: Peter Grimes
32CD: The Turn of the Screw
33CD: The Turn of the Screw
34CD: A Midsummer Night's Dream
35CD: A Midsummer Night's Dream
36CD: The Rape of Lucretia (abridged version)
37CD: Scenes from Peter Grimes / Folksong arrangements