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1Seven Sonnets of Michelangelo, op. 22: I. Sonetto XVI
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:
Seven Sonnets of Michelangelo, op. 22: 1. Sonetto XVI: Si come nella penna e nell'inchiostro (in 1954-03)
lyricist:
Michelangelo Buonarroti (Italian Renaissance artist)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1940)
part of:
Seven Sonnets of Michelangelo, op. 22
Benjamin Britten2:02
2Seven Sonnets of Michelangelo, op. 22: II. Sonetto XXXI
producer:
James Walker (ballet/opera conductor, classical recordings producer for Decca)
piano:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1954-12)
tenor vocals:
Peter Pears (tenor) (in 1954-12)
recorded at:
Decca Studios in West Hampstead, Camden (London Borough of Camden), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1954-12)
recording of:
Seven Sonnets of Michelangelo, op. 22: 2. Sonetto XXXI: A che piu debb'io mai l'intensa voglia (in 1954-12)
lyricist:
Michelangelo Buonarroti (Italian Renaissance artist)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1940)
part of:
Seven Sonnets of Michelangelo, op. 22
Benjamin Britten1:27
3Seven Sonnets of Michelangelo, op. 22: III. Sonetto XXX
producer:
James Walker (ballet/opera conductor, classical recordings producer for Decca)
piano:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1954-12)
tenor vocals:
Peter Pears (tenor) (in 1954-12)
recorded at:
Decca Studios in West Hampstead, Camden (London Borough of Camden), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1954-12)
recording of:
Seven Sonnets of Michelangelo, op. 22: 3. Sonetto XXX: Veggio co' be' vostri occhi un dolce lume (in 1954-12)
lyricist:
Michelangelo Buonarroti (Italian Renaissance artist)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1940)
part of:
Seven Sonnets of Michelangelo, op. 22
Benjamin Britten3:21
4Seven Sonnets of Michelangelo, op. 22: IV. Sonetto LV
producer:
James Walker (ballet/opera conductor, classical recordings producer for Decca)
piano:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1954-12)
tenor vocals:
Peter Pears (tenor) (in 1954-12)
recorded at:
Decca Studios in West Hampstead, Camden (London Borough of Camden), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1954-12)
recording of:
Seven Sonnets of Michelangelo, op. 22: 4. Sonetto LV: Tu sa' ch'io so, signior mie, che tu sai (in 1954-12)
lyricist:
Michelangelo Buonarroti (Italian Renaissance artist)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1940)
part of:
Seven Sonnets of Michelangelo, op. 22
Benjamin Britten1:51
5Seven Sonnets of Michelangelo, op. 22: V. Sonetto XXXVIII
producer:
James Walker (ballet/opera conductor, classical recordings producer for Decca)
piano:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1954-12)
tenor vocals:
Peter Pears (tenor) (in 1954-12)
recorded at:
Decca Studios in West Hampstead, Camden (London Borough of Camden), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1954-12)
recording of:
Seven Sonnets of Michelangelo, op. 22: 5. Sonetto XXXVIII: Rendete a gli occhi miei, o fonte o fiume (in 1954-12)
lyricist:
Michelangelo Buonarroti (Italian Renaissance artist)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1940)
part of:
Seven Sonnets of Michelangelo, op. 22
Benjamin Britten1:58
6Seven Sonnets of Michelangelo, op. 22: VI. Sonetto XXXII
producer:
James Walker (ballet/opera conductor, classical recordings producer for Decca)
piano:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1954-12)
tenor vocals:
Peter Pears (tenor) (in 1954-12)
recorded at:
Decca Studios in West Hampstead, Camden (London Borough of Camden), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1954-12)
recording of:
Seven Sonnets of Michelangelo, op. 22: 6. Sonetto XXXII: S'un casto amor, s'una pieta superna (in 1954-12)
lyricist:
Michelangelo Buonarroti (Italian Renaissance artist)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1940)
part of:
Seven Sonnets of Michelangelo, op. 22
Benjamin Britten1:25
7Seven Sonnets of Michelangelo, op. 22: VII. Sonetto XXIV
producer:
James Walker (ballet/opera conductor, classical recordings producer for Decca)
piano:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1954-12)
tenor vocals:
Peter Pears (tenor) (in 1954-12)
recorded at:
Decca Studios in West Hampstead, Camden (London Borough of Camden), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1954-12)
recording of:
Seven Sonnets of Michelangelo, op. 22: 7. Sonetto XXIV: Spirto ben nato, in cui si specchia e vede (in 1954-12)
lyricist:
Michelangelo Buonarroti (Italian Renaissance artist)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1940)
part of:
Seven Sonnets of Michelangelo, op. 22
Benjamin Britten4:58
8Winter Words, op. 52: I. 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 Britten1:41
9Winter Words, op. 52: II. 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
10Winter Words, op. 52: III. 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
11Winter Words, op. 52: IV. 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
12Winter Words, op. 52: V. 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
13Winter Words, op. 52: VI. 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
14Winter Words, op. 52: VII. 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
15Winter Words, op. 52: VIII. 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 Britten3:22
16On This Island, op. 11: I. Let The Florid Music Praise
piano:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1955-10)
tenor vocals:
Peter Pears (tenor) (in 1955-10)
recorded at:
Decca Studios in West Hampstead, Camden (London Borough of Camden), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1955-10)
recording of:
On This Island: I. Let the Florid Music Praise! (in 1955-10)
lyricist:
W. H. Auden
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist)
publisher:
Boosey & Hawkes Production Music
part of:
On This Island, op. 11
Benjamin Britten3:47
17Who Are These Children, op. 84: I. A Riddle
producer:
James Burnett (producer)
piano:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (on 1971-09-26)
tenor vocals:
Peter Pears (tenor) (on 1971-09-26)
recorded at:
Snape Maltings in Suffolk, England, United Kingdom (on 1971-09-26)
recording of:
Who Are These Children?, op. 84: A Riddle (The Earth) (on 1971-09-26)
lyricist:
William Soutar
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1969)
part of:
Who Are These Children?, op. 84
Benjamin Britten1:03
18Who Are These Children, op. 84: II. A Laddie's Sang
producer:
James Burnett (producer)
piano:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (on 1971-09-26)
tenor vocals:
Peter Pears (tenor) (on 1971-09-26)
recorded at:
Snape Maltings in Suffolk, England, United Kingdom (on 1971-09-26)
recording of:
Who Are These Children?, op. 84: A Laddie’s Sang (on 1971-09-26)
lyricist:
William Soutar
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1969)
part of:
Who Are These Children?, op. 84
Benjamin Britten0:55
19Who Are These Children, op. 84: III. Nightmare
producer:
James Burnett (producer)
piano:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (on 1971-09-26)
tenor vocals:
Peter Pears (tenor) (on 1971-09-26)
recorded at:
Snape Maltings in Suffolk, England, United Kingdom (on 1971-09-26)
recording of:
Who Are These Children?, op. 84: Nightmare (on 1971-09-26)
lyricist:
William Soutar
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1969)
part of:
Who Are These Children?, op. 84
Benjamin Britten2:42
20Who Are These Children, op. 84: IV. Black Day
producer:
James Burnett (producer)
piano:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (on 1971-09-26)
tenor vocals:
Peter Pears (tenor) (on 1971-09-26)
recorded at:
Snape Maltings in Suffolk, England, United Kingdom (on 1971-09-26)
recording of:
Who Are These Children?, op. 84: Black Day (on 1971-09-26)
lyricist:
William Soutar
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1969)
part of:
Who Are These Children?, op. 84
recording of:
Who Are These Children?, op. 84: The Larky Lad (on 1971-09-26)
lyricist:
William Soutar
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1969)
part of:
Who Are These Children?, op. 84
Benjamin Britten0:36
21Who Are These Children, op. 84: V. Bed-Time
producer:
James Burnett (producer)
piano:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (on 1971-09-26)
tenor vocals:
Peter Pears (tenor) (on 1971-09-26)
recorded at:
Snape Maltings in Suffolk, England, United Kingdom (on 1971-09-26)
recording of:
Who Are These Children?, op. 84: Bed-Time (on 1971-09-26)
lyricist:
William Soutar
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1969)
part of:
Who Are These Children?, op. 84
Benjamin Britten0:58
22Who Are These Children, op. 84: VI. Slaughter
producer:
James Burnett (producer)
piano:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (on 1971-09-26)
tenor vocals:
Peter Pears (tenor) (on 1971-09-26)
recorded at:
Snape Maltings in Suffolk, England, United Kingdom (on 1971-09-26)
recording of:
Who Are These Children?, op. 84: Slaughter (on 1971-09-26)
lyricist:
William Soutar
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1969)
part of:
Who Are These Children?, op. 84
Benjamin Britten1:32
23Who Are These Children, op. 84: VII. A Riddle
producer:
James Burnett (producer)
piano:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (on 1971-09-26)
tenor vocals:
Peter Pears (tenor) (on 1971-09-26)
recorded at:
Snape Maltings in Suffolk, England, United Kingdom (on 1971-09-26)
recording of:
Who Are These Children?, op. 84: A Riddle (The Child You Were) (on 1971-09-26)
lyricist:
William Soutar
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1969)
part of:
Who Are These Children?, op. 84
Benjamin Britten0:39
24Who Are These Children, op. 84: VIII. The Larky Lad
producer:
James Burnett (producer)
piano:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (on 1971-09-26)
tenor vocals:
Peter Pears (tenor) (on 1971-09-26)
recorded at:
Snape Maltings in Suffolk, England, United Kingdom (on 1971-09-26)
recording of:
Who Are These Children?, op. 84: Black Day (on 1971-09-26)
lyricist:
William Soutar
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1969)
part of:
Who Are These Children?, op. 84
recording of:
Who Are These Children?, op. 84: The Larky Lad (on 1971-09-26)
lyricist:
William Soutar
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1969)
part of:
Who Are These Children?, op. 84
Benjamin Britten0:33
25Who Are These Children, op. 84: IX. Who Are These Children?
producer:
James Burnett (producer)
piano:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (on 1971-09-26)
tenor vocals:
Peter Pears (tenor) (on 1971-09-26)
recorded at:
Snape Maltings in Suffolk, England, United Kingdom (on 1971-09-26)
recording of:
Who Are These Children?, op. 84: Who Are These Children? (on 1971-09-26)
lyricist:
William Soutar
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1969)
part of:
Who Are These Children?, op. 84
Benjamin Britten2:01
26Who Are These Children, op. 84: X. Supper
producer:
James Burnett (producer)
piano:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (on 1971-09-26)
tenor vocals:
Peter Pears (tenor) (on 1971-09-26)
recorded at:
Snape Maltings in Suffolk, England, United Kingdom (on 1971-09-26)
recording of:
Who Are These Children?, op. 84: Supper (on 1971-09-26)
lyricist:
William Soutar
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1969)
part of:
Who Are These Children?, op. 84
Benjamin Britten1:12
27Who Are These Children, op. 84: XI. The Children
producer:
James Burnett (producer)
piano:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (on 1971-09-26)
tenor vocals:
Peter Pears (tenor) (on 1971-09-26)
recorded at:
Snape Maltings in Suffolk, England, United Kingdom (on 1971-09-26)
recording of:
Who Are These Children?, op. 84: The Children (on 1971-09-26)
lyricist:
William Soutar
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1969)
part of:
Who Are These Children?, op. 84
Benjamin Britten3:59
28Who Are These Children, op. 84: XII. The Auld Aik
producer:
James Burnett (producer)
piano:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (on 1971-09-26)
tenor vocals:
Peter Pears (tenor) (on 1971-09-26)
recorded at:
Snape Maltings in Suffolk, England, United Kingdom (on 1971-09-26)
recording of:
Who Are These Children?, op. 84: The Auld Aik (on 1971-09-26)
lyricist:
William Soutar
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1969)
part of:
Who Are These Children?, op. 84
Benjamin Britten1:44
29Tit for Tat: I. A Song Of Enchantment
producer:
Ray Minshull (record producer)
piano:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1972-11)
baritone vocals:
John Shirley‐Quirk (bass-baritone) (in 1972-11)
recorded at:
Snape Maltings in Suffolk, England, United Kingdom (in 1972-11)
recording of:
Tit for Tat: I. A song of enchantment (in 1972-11)
lyricist:
Walter de la Mare
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1929-01)
part of:
Tit for Tat
Benjamin Britten2:27
30Tit for Tat: II. Autumn
producer:
Ray Minshull (record producer)
piano:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1972-11)
baritone vocals:
John Shirley‐Quirk (bass-baritone) (in 1972-11)
recorded at:
Snape Maltings in Suffolk, England, United Kingdom (in 1972-11)
recording of:
Tit for Tat: II. Autumn (in 1972-11)
lyricist:
Walter de la Mare
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (on 1931-01-28)
part of:
Tit for Tat
Benjamin Britten1:13
31Tit for Tat: III. Silver
producer:
Ray Minshull (record producer)
piano:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1972-11)
baritone vocals:
John Shirley‐Quirk (bass-baritone) (in 1972-11)
recorded at:
Snape Maltings in Suffolk, England, United Kingdom (in 1972-11)
recording of:
Tit for Tat: III. Silver (in 1972-11)
lyricist:
Walter de la Mare
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (on 1928-06-13)
part of:
Tit for Tat
Benjamin Britten1:45
32Tit for Tat: IV. Vigil
producer:
Ray Minshull (record producer)
piano:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1972-11)
baritone vocals:
John Shirley‐Quirk (bass-baritone) (in 1972-11)
recorded at:
Snape Maltings in Suffolk, England, United Kingdom (in 1972-11)
recording of:
Tit for Tat: IV. Vigil (in 1972-11)
lyricist:
Walter de la Mare
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (on 1930-12-23)
part of:
Tit for Tat
Benjamin Britten1:45
33Tit for Tat: V. Tit For Tat
producer:
Ray Minshull (record producer)
piano:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1972-11)
baritone vocals:
John Shirley‐Quirk (bass-baritone) (in 1972-11)
recorded at:
Snape Maltings in Suffolk, England, United Kingdom (in 1972-11)
recording of:
Tit for Tat: V. Tit for tat (in 1972-11)
lyricist:
Walter de la Mare
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1929-01)
part of:
Tit for Tat
Benjamin Britten1:36
34Sweeter Than Roses
recording engineer:
Kenneth Wilkinson (engineer) (in 1972-11)
producer:
Ray Minshull (record producer)
piano:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist)
countertenor vocals:
James Bowman (UK countertenor) (in 1972-11)
recorded at:
Snape Maltings in Suffolk, England, United Kingdom (in 1972-11)
recording of:
Six Songs: Sweeter than roses (in 1972-11)
composer:
Henry Purcell (Baroque composer)
arranger:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist)
arrangement of:
Pausanias, the Betrayer of his Country, Z. 585: I. "Sweeter than roses"
Henry Purcell3:28
35When the Cock Begins to Crow
recording engineer:
Kenneth Wilkinson (engineer)
producer:
Ray Minshull (record producer)
baritone vocals:
John Shirley‐Quirk (bass-baritone)
countertenor vocals:
James Bowman (UK countertenor)
tenor vocals:
Peter Pears (tenor)
arranger:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist)
recorded at:
Snape Maltings Concert Hall in Suffolk, England, United Kingdom
recording of:
When the Cock Begins to Crow
composer:
Henry Purcell (Baroque composer)
part of:
Henry Purcell: An Analytical Catalogue of His Music (number: ZD. 172)
Henry Purcell2:41