disc 1. Variations on a theme of Frank Bridge : op. 10 (25:23) ; Simple symphony : op. 4 (16:51) ; Lachrymae : Reflections on a song of Dowland : (Orchestral arrangement) (13:58) ; Prelude and fugue for 18 part string orchestra, op. 29 (8:49) -- disc 2. Peter Grimes. Four sea interludes : op. 33a (15:40) ; Suite on English folk tunes : "A time there was--" : op. 90 (14:43) ; Gloriana. The courtly dances : op. 53a (9:59) ; The young person's guide to the orchestra : op. 34 : Variations and fugue on a theme of Purcell (16:42) -- disc 3. Les illuminations : op. 18 (22:20) ; Serenade for tenor, horn, and strings, op. 31 (23:20) ; Nocturne for tenor, seven obligato instruments and strings : op. 60 (28:23).
Note
Music for string orchestra, viola with string orchestra, orchestra, horn and tenor with orchestra, and tenor with instrumental ensemble and string orchestra.
Nimbus Records: NI 5025, NI 5234, NI 5295, NI 1751.
Container title.
Includes program notes on insert.
Event (note)
Recorded March 30-31, 1985 (1st disc); August 26-28, 1989 (2nd disc); April 11-12, 1991 (3rd disc).
Language (note)
English or French words in vocal selections.
Source of description (note)
Description based on hard copy version record.
Author
Britten, Benjamin, 1913-1976.
Title
A portrait of Britten [electronic resource].
Imprint
Wyastone Leys, Monmouth, UK : Nimbus Records, p1999.
Performer
English String Orchestra ; English Symphony Orchestra ; William Boughton, conductor ; Jerry Hadley, tenor ; Anthony Halstead, horn.
Event
Recorded March 30-31, 1985 (1st disc); August 26-28, 1989 (2nd disc); April 11-12, 1991 (3rd disc).