Spring symphony, op. 44 - Welcome ode, op. 95 - Psalm 150, op. 67 sound recording / Benjamin Britten.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: MusicMusicPublisher number: CHAN 8855 | ChandosPublication details: Colchester, Essex, England : Chandos Records, p1990.Description: 1 sound disc (59 min.) : digital ; 4 3/4 inUniform titles:
  • Spring symphony
Contained works:
  • Britten, Benjamin, 1913-1976. Welcome ode
  • Britten, Benjamin, 1913-1976. Psalm 150
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 22 CD 784.22 BRIT
LOC classification:
  • Chandos CHAN 8855
Contents:
Spring Symphony Op. 44 for soprano, alto & tenor solos, mixed chorus, boys' choir & orchestra : 1. Introduction (10:02) -- 2. The Merry Cuckoo (1:55) -- 3. Spring, the Sweet Spring (1:47) -- 4. The Driving Boy (1:57) -- 5. The Morning Star (3:05) -- 6. Welcome Maids of Honour (2:29) -- 7. Waters above (2:20) -- 8. Out on the Lawn I lie in Bed (6:35) -- 9. When will my May come (2:26) -- 10. Fair and Fair (2:13) -- 11. Sound the Flute (1:25) -- 12. Finale (7:55) -- Welcome Ode Op. 95 : 13. [1] March (1:52) -- 14. [2] Jig (1:21) -- 15. [3] Roundel (2:39) -- 16. [4] Modulation (0:39) -- 17. [5] Canon (1:44) -- 18. Psalm 150 Op. 67 (5:27)
1st work: Elizabeth Gale, soprano ; Alfreda Hodgson, contralto ; Martyn Hill, tenor ; Southend Boys' Choir ; London Symphony Orchestra and Chorus. 2nd work: Senior choirs of the City of London School for Girls and the City of London School ; London Symphony Orchestra. 3rd work: Junior choirs of the City of London School for Girls and the City of London School ; Orchestra of the City of London School for Girls. All works conducted by Richard Hickox.
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Compact Disc (Audio) Compact Disc (Audio) Academy of Music & Performing Arts Library Audio Visual CD 784.22 BRIT (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available A01910

Texts in English and program notes (23 p. : ports.) inserted in container.

The 1st work is for soprano, alto and tenor solos, mixed chorus, boys' choir and orchestra with texts by various English poets. The 2nd work is for young people's chorus and orchestra with texts from F.S. Boas' Songs and Lyrics from the English Playbooks. The 3rd work is for treble voices and instrumental ensemble.

Spring Symphony Op. 44 for soprano, alto & tenor solos, mixed chorus, boys' choir & orchestra : 1. Introduction (10:02) -- 2. The Merry Cuckoo (1:55) -- 3. Spring, the Sweet Spring (1:47) -- 4. The Driving Boy (1:57) -- 5. The Morning Star (3:05) -- 6. Welcome Maids of Honour (2:29) -- 7. Waters above (2:20) -- 8. Out on the Lawn I lie in Bed (6:35) -- 9. When will my May come (2:26) -- 10. Fair and Fair (2:13) -- 11. Sound the Flute (1:25) -- 12. Finale (7:55) -- Welcome Ode Op. 95 : 13. [1] March (1:52) -- 14. [2] Jig (1:21) -- 15. [3] Roundel (2:39) -- 16. [4] Modulation (0:39) -- 17. [5] Canon (1:44) -- 18. Psalm 150 Op. 67 (5:27)

1st work: Elizabeth Gale, soprano ; Alfreda Hodgson, contralto ; Martyn Hill, tenor ; Southend Boys' Choir ; London Symphony Orchestra and Chorus. 2nd work: Senior choirs of the City of London School for Girls and the City of London School ; London Symphony Orchestra. 3rd work: Junior choirs of the City of London School for Girls and the City of London School ; Orchestra of the City of London School for Girls. All works conducted by Richard Hickox.

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