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Tracklist

1▶CD: The Burning Fiery Furnace, op. 77
2▶CD: Curlew River, op. 71
3▶CD: The Prodigal Son, op. 81
4▶CD: Noye’s Fludd, op. 59 / The Golden Vanity, op. 7
5▶CD: The Little Sweep (Let’s Make an Opera), op. 45 / Gemini Variations, op. 73 (Quartet For Two Players) & Children’s Crusade, op. 82
6▼CD: Saint Nicolas, op. 42 / Rejoice in the Lamb, op. 30
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1Saint Nicolas: Introduction
organ:
Ralph Downes (from 1955-04-13 until 1955-04-14)
choir vocals:
Aldeburgh Festival Choir (from 1955-04-13 until 1955-04-14), Boys' Choir of Ipswich School Preparatory Department (from 1955-04-13 until 1955-04-14) and Girls' Choir of Sir John Leman School, Beccles (from 1955-04-13 until 1955-04-14)
tenor vocals:
Peter Pears (tenor) (from 1955-04-13 until 1955-04-14)
treble vocals:
David Hemmings (from 1955-04-13 until 1955-04-14)
orchestra:
Aldeburgh Festival Orchestra (from 1955-04-13 until 1955-04-14)
conductor:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (from 1955-04-13 until 1955-04-14)
recorded at:
St Peter and St Paul's Church in Aldeburgh, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom (from 1955-04-13 until 1955-04-14)
recording of:
St. Nicolas, op. 42: I. Introduction (from 1955-04-13 until 1955-04-14)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1948)
dedicated to:
Saint Nicholas (ancient Roman bishop)
part of:
St. Nicolas, op. 42
5:19
2Saint Nicolas: The birth of Nicolas
organ:
Ralph Downes (from 1955-04-13 until 1955-04-14)
choir vocals:
Aldeburgh Festival Choir (from 1955-04-13 until 1955-04-14), Boys' Choir of Ipswich School Preparatory Department (from 1955-04-13 until 1955-04-14) and Girls' Choir of Sir John Leman School, Beccles (from 1955-04-13 until 1955-04-14)
tenor vocals:
Peter Pears (tenor) (from 1955-04-13 until 1955-04-14)
treble vocals:
David Hemmings (from 1955-04-13 until 1955-04-14)
orchestra:
Aldeburgh Festival Orchestra (from 1955-04-13 until 1955-04-14)
conductor:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (from 1955-04-13 until 1955-04-14)
recorded at:
St Peter and St Paul's Church in Aldeburgh, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom (from 1955-04-13 until 1955-04-14)
recording of:
St. Nicolas, op. 42: II. The Birth of Nicolas (from 1955-04-13 until 1955-04-14)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1948)
dedicated to:
Saint Nicholas (ancient Roman bishop)
part of:
St. Nicolas, op. 42
2:26
3Saint Nicolas: Nicolas devotes himself to God
organ:
Ralph Downes (from 1955-04-13 until 1955-04-14)
choir vocals:
Aldeburgh Festival Choir (from 1955-04-13 until 1955-04-14), Boys' Choir of Ipswich School Preparatory Department (from 1955-04-13 until 1955-04-14) and Girls' Choir of Sir John Leman School, Beccles (from 1955-04-13 until 1955-04-14)
tenor vocals:
Peter Pears (tenor) (from 1955-04-13 until 1955-04-14)
treble vocals:
David Hemmings (from 1955-04-13 until 1955-04-14)
orchestra:
Aldeburgh Festival Orchestra (from 1955-04-13 until 1955-04-14)
conductor:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (from 1955-04-13 until 1955-04-14)
recorded at:
St Peter and St Paul's Church in Aldeburgh, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom (from 1955-04-13 until 1955-04-14)
recording of:
St. Nicolas, op. 42: III. Nicolas devotes himself to God (from 1955-04-13 until 1955-04-14)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1948)
dedicated to:
Saint Nicholas (ancient Roman bishop)
part of:
St. Nicolas, op. 42
4:22
4Saint Nicolas: He journeys to Palestine
organ:
Ralph Downes (from 1955-04-13 until 1955-04-14)
choir vocals:
Aldeburgh Festival Choir (from 1955-04-13 until 1955-04-14), Boys' Choir of Ipswich School Preparatory Department (from 1955-04-13 until 1955-04-14) and Girls' Choir of Sir John Leman School, Beccles (from 1955-04-13 until 1955-04-14)
tenor vocals:
Peter Pears (tenor) (from 1955-04-13 until 1955-04-14)
treble vocals:
David Hemmings (from 1955-04-13 until 1955-04-14)
orchestra:
Aldeburgh Festival Orchestra (from 1955-04-13 until 1955-04-14)
conductor:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (from 1955-04-13 until 1955-04-14)
recorded at:
St Peter and St Paul's Church in Aldeburgh, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom (from 1955-04-13 until 1955-04-14)
recording of:
St. Nicolas, op. 42: IV. He journeys to Palestine (from 1955-04-13 until 1955-04-14)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1948)
dedicated to:
Saint Nicholas (ancient Roman bishop)
part of:
St. Nicolas, op. 42
7:36
5Saint Nicolas: Nicolas comes to Myra and is chosen Bishop
organ:
Ralph Downes (from 1955-04-13 until 1955-04-14)
choir vocals:
Aldeburgh Festival Choir (from 1955-04-13 until 1955-04-14), Boys' Choir of Ipswich School Preparatory Department (from 1955-04-13 until 1955-04-14) and Girls' Choir of Sir John Leman School, Beccles (from 1955-04-13 until 1955-04-14)
tenor vocals:
Peter Pears (tenor) (from 1955-04-13 until 1955-04-14)
treble vocals:
David Hemmings (from 1955-04-13 until 1955-04-14)
orchestra:
Aldeburgh Festival Orchestra (from 1955-04-13 until 1955-04-14)
conductor:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (from 1955-04-13 until 1955-04-14)
recorded at:
St Peter and St Paul's Church in Aldeburgh, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom (from 1955-04-13 until 1955-04-14)
recording of:
St. Nicolas, op. 42: V. He comes to Myra and is chosen Bishop (from 1955-04-13 until 1955-04-14)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1948)
dedicated to:
Saint Nicholas (ancient Roman bishop)
part of:
St. Nicolas, op. 42
6:54
6Saint Nicolas: Nicolas from Prison
organ:
Ralph Downes (from 1955-04-13 until 1955-04-14)
choir vocals:
Aldeburgh Festival Choir (from 1955-04-13 until 1955-04-14), Boys' Choir of Ipswich School Preparatory Department (from 1955-04-13 until 1955-04-14) and Girls' Choir of Sir John Leman School, Beccles (from 1955-04-13 until 1955-04-14)
tenor vocals:
Peter Pears (tenor) (from 1955-04-13 until 1955-04-14)
treble vocals:
David Hemmings (from 1955-04-13 until 1955-04-14)
orchestra:
Aldeburgh Festival Orchestra (from 1955-04-13 until 1955-04-14)
conductor:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (from 1955-04-13 until 1955-04-14)
recorded at:
St Peter and St Paul's Church in Aldeburgh, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom (from 1955-04-13 until 1955-04-14)
recording of:
St. Nicolas, op. 42: VI. Nicolas from prison (from 1955-04-13 until 1955-04-14)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1948)
dedicated to:
Saint Nicholas (ancient Roman bishop)
part of:
St. Nicolas, op. 42
3:03
7Saint Nicolas: Nicolas and the Pickled Boys
organ:
Ralph Downes (from 1955-04-13 until 1955-04-14)
choir vocals:
Aldeburgh Festival Choir (from 1955-04-13 until 1955-04-14), Boys' Choir of Ipswich School Preparatory Department (from 1955-04-13 until 1955-04-14) and Girls' Choir of Sir John Leman School, Beccles (from 1955-04-13 until 1955-04-14)
tenor vocals:
Peter Pears (tenor) (from 1955-04-13 until 1955-04-14)
treble vocals:
David Hemmings (from 1955-04-13 until 1955-04-14)
orchestra:
Aldeburgh Festival Orchestra (from 1955-04-13 until 1955-04-14)
conductor:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (from 1955-04-13 until 1955-04-14)
recorded at:
St Peter and St Paul's Church in Aldeburgh, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom (from 1955-04-13 until 1955-04-14)
recording of:
St. Nicolas, op. 42: VII. Nicolas and the pickled boys (from 1955-04-13 until 1955-04-14)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1948)
dedicated to:
Saint Nicholas (ancient Roman bishop)
part of:
St. Nicolas, op. 42
6:28
8Saint Nicolas: His Piety and Marvellous Works
organ:
Ralph Downes (from 1955-04-13 until 1955-04-14)
choir vocals:
Aldeburgh Festival Choir (from 1955-04-13 until 1955-04-14), Boys' Choir of Ipswich School Preparatory Department (from 1955-04-13 until 1955-04-14) and Girls' Choir of Sir John Leman School, Beccles (from 1955-04-13 until 1955-04-14)
tenor vocals:
Peter Pears (tenor) (from 1955-04-13 until 1955-04-14)
treble vocals:
David Hemmings (from 1955-04-13 until 1955-04-14)
orchestra:
Aldeburgh Festival Orchestra (from 1955-04-13 until 1955-04-14)
conductor:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (from 1955-04-13 until 1955-04-14)
recorded at:
St Peter and St Paul's Church in Aldeburgh, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom (from 1955-04-13 until 1955-04-14)
recording of:
St. Nicolas, op. 42: VIII. His piety and marvellous works (from 1955-04-13 until 1955-04-14)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1948)
dedicated to:
Saint Nicholas (ancient Roman bishop)
part of:
St. Nicolas, op. 42
5:11
9Saint Nicolas: The Death of Nicolas
organ:
Ralph Downes (from 1955-04-13 until 1955-04-14)
choir vocals:
Aldeburgh Festival Choir (from 1955-04-13 until 1955-04-14), Boys' Choir of Ipswich School Preparatory Department (from 1955-04-13 until 1955-04-14) and Girls' Choir of Sir John Leman School, Beccles (from 1955-04-13 until 1955-04-14)
tenor vocals:
Peter Pears (tenor) (from 1955-04-13 until 1955-04-14)
treble vocals:
David Hemmings (from 1955-04-13 until 1955-04-14)
orchestra:
Aldeburgh Festival Orchestra (from 1955-04-13 until 1955-04-14)
conductor:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (from 1955-04-13 until 1955-04-14)
recorded at:
St Peter and St Paul's Church in Aldeburgh, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom (from 1955-04-13 until 1955-04-14)
recording of:
St. Nicolas, op. 42: IX. The death of Nicolas (from 1955-04-13 until 1955-04-14)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1948)
dedicated to:
Saint Nicholas (ancient Roman bishop)
part of:
St. Nicolas, op. 42
6:29
10Rejoice in the Lamb: Rejoice in God, O ye Tongues
organ:
George Malcolm (English harpsichordist, conductor)
alto vocals:
Jonathan Steele
bass vocals:
Donald Francke
choir vocals:
Purcell Singers (founded 1952, Imogen Holst)
tenor vocals:
Philip Todd (tenor)
treble vocals:
Michael Hartnett (treble)
conductor:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist)
recorded at:
All Souls Church (Langham Place) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
recording of:
Rejoice in the Lamb, op. 30: I. “Rejoice in God, O ye Tongues” (chorus, (a) Rejoice in God / (b) Let Nimrod / (c) Hallelujah)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist)
librettist:
Christopher Smart (English poet and hymnwriter)
part of:
Rejoice in the Lamb, op. 30
3:53
11Rejoice in the Lamb: For I will consider my Cat Jeoffrey
organ:
George Malcolm (English harpsichordist, conductor)
alto vocals:
Jonathan Steele
bass vocals:
Donald Francke
choir vocals:
Purcell Singers (founded 1952, Imogen Holst)
tenor vocals:
Philip Todd (tenor)
treble vocals:
Michael Hartnett (treble)
conductor:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist)
recorded at:
All Souls Church (Langham Place) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
recording of:
Rejoice in the Lamb, op. 30: II. “For I will consider my Cat Jeoffrey” (treble/soprano)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist)
librettist:
Christopher Smart (English poet and hymnwriter)
part of:
Rejoice in the Lamb, op. 30
2:06
12Rejoice in the Lamb: For the Mouse is a creature of great personal valour
organ:
George Malcolm (English harpsichordist, conductor)
alto vocals:
Jonathan Steele
bass vocals:
Donald Francke
choir vocals:
Purcell Singers (founded 1952, Imogen Holst)
tenor vocals:
Philip Todd (tenor)
treble vocals:
Michael Hartnett (treble)
conductor:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist)
recorded at:
All Souls Church (Langham Place) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
recording of:
Rejoice in the Lamb, op. 30: III. “For the Mouse is a creature of great personal valour” (alto)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist)
librettist:
Christopher Smart (English poet and hymnwriter)
part of:
Rejoice in the Lamb, op. 30
1:01
13Rejoice in the Lamb: For the flowers are great blessings
organ:
George Malcolm (English harpsichordist, conductor)
alto vocals:
Jonathan Steele
bass vocals:
Donald Francke
choir vocals:
Purcell Singers (founded 1952, Imogen Holst)
tenor vocals:
Philip Todd (tenor)
treble vocals:
Michael Hartnett (treble)
conductor:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist)
recorded at:
All Souls Church (Langham Place) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
recording of:
Rejoice in the Lamb, op. 30: IV. “For the flowers are great blessings” (tenor)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist)
librettist:
Christopher Smart (English poet and hymnwriter)
part of:
Rejoice in the Lamb, op. 30
2:05
14Rejoice in the Lamb: For I am under the same accusation
organ:
George Malcolm (English harpsichordist, conductor)
alto vocals:
Jonathan Steele
bass vocals:
Donald Francke
choir vocals:
Purcell Singers (founded 1952, Imogen Holst)
tenor vocals:
Philip Todd (tenor)
treble vocals:
Michael Hartnett (treble)
conductor:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist)
recorded at:
All Souls Church (Langham Place) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
recording of:
Rejoice in the Lamb, op. 30: V. “For I am under the same accusation with my Saviour” (chorus)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist)
librettist:
Christopher Smart (English poet and hymnwriter)
part of:
Rejoice in the Lamb, op. 30
2:27
15Rejoice in the Lamb: For H is a spirit
organ:
George Malcolm (English harpsichordist, conductor)
alto vocals:
Jonathan Steele
bass vocals:
Donald Francke
choir vocals:
Purcell Singers (founded 1952, Imogen Holst)
tenor vocals:
Philip Todd (tenor)
treble vocals:
Michael Hartnett (treble)
conductor:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist)
recorded at:
All Souls Church (Langham Place) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
recording of:
Rejoice in the Lamb, op. 30: IX. “Hallelujah from the heart of God” (chorus)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist)
librettist:
Christopher Smart (English poet and hymnwriter)
part of:
Rejoice in the Lamb, op. 30
recording of:
Rejoice in the Lamb, op. 30: VI. “For H is a spirit and therefore he is God” (bass)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist)
librettist:
Christopher Smart (English poet and hymnwriter)
part of:
Rejoice in the Lamb, op. 30
recording of:
Rejoice in the Lamb, op. 30: VII. “For the instruments are by their rhimes” (chorus)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist)
librettist:
Christopher Smart (English poet and hymnwriter)
part of:
Rejoice in the Lamb, op. 30
recording of:
Rejoice in the Lamb, op. 30: VIII. “For at that time malignity ceases” (chorus)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist)
librettist:
Christopher Smart (English poet and hymnwriter)
part of:
Rejoice in the Lamb, op. 30
4:26
7▶CD: A Ceremony of Carols, op. 28 / A Boy Was Born, op. 3 / Songs From “Friday Afternoon”, op. 7 & Psalm 150, op. 67
8▶CD: Spring Symphony, op. 44 / Cantata Academica (Carmen Basiliense), op. 62 / Hymn To St. Cecilia, op. 27
9▶CD: War Requiem, op. 66
10▶CD: War Requiem, op. 66 / Rehearsing “War Requiem”