Phaedra / Lachrymae / Night Mail / Sinfonietta / The Sword in the Stone

~ Release by Britten; Jean Rigby, Roger Chase, Nigel Hawthorne, The Nash Ensemble, Lionel Friend (see all versions of this release, 2 available)

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1Phaedra, op. 93: Prologue: In May, in brilliant Athens
instruments:
Nash Ensemble (from 1995-11-20 until 1995-11-22)
mezzo-soprano vocals:
Jean Rigby (mezzo-soprano) (from 1995-11-20 until 1995-11-22)
conductor:
Lionel Friend (from 1995-11-20 until 1995-11-22)
recorded at:
Henry Wood Hall (London) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1995-11-20 until 1995-11-22)
partial recording of:
Phaedra, op. 93 (from 1995-11-20 until 1995-11-22)
premiered in:
Aldeburgh, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom (on 1976-06-16)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1975)
part of:
Works of Benjamin Britten by opus number (number: op. 93)
Benjamin Britten1:24
2Phaedra, op. 93: Recitative: My lost and dazzled eyes
instruments:
Nash Ensemble (from 1995-11-20 until 1995-11-22)
mezzo-soprano vocals:
Jean Rigby (mezzo-soprano) (from 1995-11-20 until 1995-11-22)
conductor:
Lionel Friend (from 1995-11-20 until 1995-11-22)
recorded at:
Henry Wood Hall (London) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1995-11-20 until 1995-11-22)
partial recording of:
Phaedra, op. 93 (from 1995-11-20 until 1995-11-22)
premiered in:
Aldeburgh, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom (on 1976-06-16)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1975)
part of:
Works of Benjamin Britten by opus number (number: op. 93)
Benjamin Britten1:15
3Phaedra, op. 93: Presto: You monster!
instruments:
Nash Ensemble (from 1995-11-20 until 1995-11-22)
mezzo-soprano vocals:
Jean Rigby (mezzo-soprano) (from 1995-11-20 until 1995-11-22)
conductor:
Lionel Friend (from 1995-11-20 until 1995-11-22)
recorded at:
Henry Wood Hall (London) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1995-11-20 until 1995-11-22)
partial recording of:
Phaedra, op. 93 (from 1995-11-20 until 1995-11-22)
premiered in:
Aldeburgh, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom (on 1976-06-16)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1975)
part of:
Works of Benjamin Britten by opus number (number: op. 93)
Benjamin Britten4:04
4Phaedra, op. 93: Recitative: Oh Gods of wrath
instruments:
Nash Ensemble (from 1995-11-20 until 1995-11-22)
mezzo-soprano vocals:
Jean Rigby (mezzo-soprano) (from 1995-11-20 until 1995-11-22)
conductor:
Lionel Friend (from 1995-11-20 until 1995-11-22)
recorded at:
Henry Wood Hall (London) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1995-11-20 until 1995-11-22)
partial recording of:
Phaedra, op. 93 (from 1995-11-20 until 1995-11-22)
premiered in:
Aldeburgh, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom (on 1976-06-16)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1975)
part of:
Works of Benjamin Britten by opus number (number: op. 93)
Benjamin Britten2:52
5Phaedra, op. 93: Adagio: My time's too short
instruments:
Nash Ensemble (from 1995-11-20 until 1995-11-22)
mezzo-soprano vocals:
Jean Rigby (mezzo-soprano) (from 1995-11-20 until 1995-11-22)
conductor:
Lionel Friend (from 1995-11-20 until 1995-11-22)
recorded at:
Henry Wood Hall (London) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1995-11-20 until 1995-11-22)
partial recording of:
Phaedra, op. 93 (from 1995-11-20 until 1995-11-22)
premiered in:
Aldeburgh, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom (on 1976-06-16)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1975)
part of:
Works of Benjamin Britten by opus number (number: op. 93)
Benjamin Britten6:20
6Lachrymae, op. 48a: Lento
instruments:
Nash Ensemble (from 1995-11-20 until 1995-11-22)
viola:
Roger Chase (from 1995-11-20 until 1995-11-22)
conductor:
Lionel Friend (from 1995-11-20 until 1995-11-22)
recorded at:
Henry Wood Hall (London) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1995-11-20 until 1995-11-22)
partial recording of:
Lachrymae: Reflections on a song of Dowland, op. 48a (for viola and string orchestra) (from 1995-11-20 until 1995-11-22)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1950)
arranger:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1976-02)
part of:
Works of Benjamin Britten by opus number (number: op. 48a)
is based on:
Lachrymae: Reflections on a song of Dowland, op. 48 (for viola and piano)
Benjamin Britten1:58
7Lachrymae, op. 48a: Allegretto, andante molto
instruments:
Nash Ensemble (from 1995-11-20 until 1995-11-22)
viola:
Roger Chase (from 1995-11-20 until 1995-11-22)
conductor:
Lionel Friend (from 1995-11-20 until 1995-11-22)
recorded at:
Henry Wood Hall (London) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1995-11-20 until 1995-11-22)
partial recording of:
Lachrymae: Reflections on a song of Dowland, op. 48a (for viola and string orchestra) (from 1995-11-20 until 1995-11-22)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1950)
arranger:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1976-02)
part of:
Works of Benjamin Britten by opus number (number: op. 48a)
is based on:
Lachrymae: Reflections on a song of Dowland, op. 48 (for viola and piano)
Benjamin Britten1:00
8Lachrymae, op. 48a: Animato
instruments:
Nash Ensemble (from 1995-11-20 until 1995-11-22)
viola:
Roger Chase (from 1995-11-20 until 1995-11-22)
conductor:
Lionel Friend (from 1995-11-20 until 1995-11-22)
recorded at:
Henry Wood Hall (London) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1995-11-20 until 1995-11-22)
partial recording of:
Lachrymae: Reflections on a song of Dowland, op. 48a (for viola and string orchestra) (from 1995-11-20 until 1995-11-22)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1950)
arranger:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1976-02)
part of:
Works of Benjamin Britten by opus number (number: op. 48a)
is based on:
Lachrymae: Reflections on a song of Dowland, op. 48 (for viola and piano)
Benjamin Britten1:08
9Lachrymae, op. 48a: Tranquillo
instruments:
Nash Ensemble (from 1995-11-20 until 1995-11-22)
viola:
Roger Chase (from 1995-11-20 until 1995-11-22)
conductor:
Lionel Friend (from 1995-11-20 until 1995-11-22)
recorded at:
Henry Wood Hall (London) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1995-11-20 until 1995-11-22)
partial recording of:
Lachrymae: Reflections on a song of Dowland, op. 48a (for viola and string orchestra) (from 1995-11-20 until 1995-11-22)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1950)
arranger:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1976-02)
part of:
Works of Benjamin Britten by opus number (number: op. 48a)
is based on:
Lachrymae: Reflections on a song of Dowland, op. 48 (for viola and piano)
Benjamin Britten1:30
10Lachrymae, op. 48a: Allegro con molto
instruments:
Nash Ensemble (from 1995-11-20 until 1995-11-22)
viola:
Roger Chase (from 1995-11-20 until 1995-11-22)
conductor:
Lionel Friend (from 1995-11-20 until 1995-11-22)
recorded at:
Henry Wood Hall (London) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1995-11-20 until 1995-11-22)
partial recording of:
Lachrymae: Reflections on a song of Dowland, op. 48a (for viola and string orchestra) (from 1995-11-20 until 1995-11-22)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1950)
arranger:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1976-02)
part of:
Works of Benjamin Britten by opus number (number: op. 48a)
is based on:
Lachrymae: Reflections on a song of Dowland, op. 48 (for viola and piano)
Benjamin Britten0:47
11Lachrymae, op. 48a: Largamente
instruments:
Nash Ensemble (from 1995-11-20 until 1995-11-22)
viola:
Roger Chase (from 1995-11-20 until 1995-11-22)
conductor:
Lionel Friend (from 1995-11-20 until 1995-11-22)
recorded at:
Henry Wood Hall (London) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1995-11-20 until 1995-11-22)
partial recording of:
Lachrymae: Reflections on a song of Dowland, op. 48a (for viola and string orchestra) (from 1995-11-20 until 1995-11-22)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1950)
arranger:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1976-02)
part of:
Works of Benjamin Britten by opus number (number: op. 48a)
is based on:
Lachrymae: Reflections on a song of Dowland, op. 48 (for viola and piano)
Benjamin Britten0:30
12Lachrymae, op. 48a: Appassionato
instruments:
Nash Ensemble (from 1995-11-20 until 1995-11-22)
viola:
Roger Chase (from 1995-11-20 until 1995-11-22)
conductor:
Lionel Friend (from 1995-11-20 until 1995-11-22)
recorded at:
Henry Wood Hall (London) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1995-11-20 until 1995-11-22)
partial recording of:
Lachrymae: Reflections on a song of Dowland, op. 48a (for viola and string orchestra) (from 1995-11-20 until 1995-11-22)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1950)
arranger:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1976-02)
part of:
Works of Benjamin Britten by opus number (number: op. 48a)
is based on:
Lachrymae: Reflections on a song of Dowland, op. 48 (for viola and piano)
Benjamin Britten0:45
13Lachrymae, op. 48a: Alla valse moderato
instruments:
Nash Ensemble (from 1995-11-20 until 1995-11-22)
viola:
Roger Chase (from 1995-11-20 until 1995-11-22)
conductor:
Lionel Friend (from 1995-11-20 until 1995-11-22)
recorded at:
Henry Wood Hall (London) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1995-11-20 until 1995-11-22)
partial recording of:
Lachrymae: Reflections on a song of Dowland, op. 48a (for viola and string orchestra) (from 1995-11-20 until 1995-11-22)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1950)
arranger:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1976-02)
part of:
Works of Benjamin Britten by opus number (number: op. 48a)
is based on:
Lachrymae: Reflections on a song of Dowland, op. 48 (for viola and piano)
Benjamin Britten0:49
14Lachrymae, op. 48a: Allegro marcia
instruments:
Nash Ensemble (from 1995-11-20 until 1995-11-22)
viola:
Roger Chase (from 1995-11-20 until 1995-11-22)
conductor:
Lionel Friend (from 1995-11-20 until 1995-11-22)
recorded at:
Henry Wood Hall (London) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1995-11-20 until 1995-11-22)
partial recording of:
Lachrymae: Reflections on a song of Dowland, op. 48a (for viola and string orchestra) (from 1995-11-20 until 1995-11-22)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1950)
arranger:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1976-02)
part of:
Works of Benjamin Britten by opus number (number: op. 48a)
is based on:
Lachrymae: Reflections on a song of Dowland, op. 48 (for viola and piano)
Benjamin Britten0:41
15Lachrymae, op. 48a: Lento
instruments:
Nash Ensemble (from 1995-11-20 until 1995-11-22)
viola:
Roger Chase (from 1995-11-20 until 1995-11-22)
conductor:
Lionel Friend (from 1995-11-20 until 1995-11-22)
recorded at:
Henry Wood Hall (London) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1995-11-20 until 1995-11-22)
partial recording of:
Lachrymae: Reflections on a song of Dowland, op. 48a (for viola and string orchestra) (from 1995-11-20 until 1995-11-22)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1950)
arranger:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1976-02)
part of:
Works of Benjamin Britten by opus number (number: op. 48a)
is based on:
Lachrymae: Reflections on a song of Dowland, op. 48 (for viola and piano)
Benjamin Britten0:41
16Lachrymae, op. 48a: L'istesso tempo
instruments:
Nash Ensemble (from 1995-11-20 until 1995-11-22)
viola:
Roger Chase (from 1995-11-20 until 1995-11-22)
conductor:
Lionel Friend (from 1995-11-20 until 1995-11-22)
recorded at:
Henry Wood Hall (London) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1995-11-20 until 1995-11-22)
partial recording of:
Lachrymae: Reflections on a song of Dowland, op. 48a (for viola and string orchestra) (from 1995-11-20 until 1995-11-22)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1950)
arranger:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1976-02)
part of:
Works of Benjamin Britten by opus number (number: op. 48a)
is based on:
Lachrymae: Reflections on a song of Dowland, op. 48 (for viola and piano)
Benjamin Britten1:53
17Lachrymae, op. 48a: A tempo semplice
instruments:
Nash Ensemble (from 1995-11-20 until 1995-11-22)
viola:
Roger Chase (from 1995-11-20 until 1995-11-22)
conductor:
Lionel Friend (from 1995-11-20 until 1995-11-22)
recorded at:
Henry Wood Hall (London) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1995-11-20 until 1995-11-22)
partial recording of:
Lachrymae: Reflections on a song of Dowland, op. 48a (for viola and string orchestra) (from 1995-11-20 until 1995-11-22)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1950)
arranger:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1976-02)
part of:
Works of Benjamin Britten by opus number (number: op. 48a)
is based on:
Lachrymae: Reflections on a song of Dowland, op. 48 (for viola and piano)
Benjamin Britten1:21
18Sinfonietta, op. 1: Poco presto ed agitato
instruments:
Nash Ensemble (from 1995-11-20 until 1995-11-22)
conductor:
Lionel Friend (from 1995-11-20 until 1995-11-22)
recorded at:
Henry Wood Hall (London) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1995-11-20 until 1995-11-22)
recording of:
Sinfonietta, op. 1: I. Poco presto ed agitato (from 1995-11-20 until 1995-11-22)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1932)
part of:
Sinfonietta, op. 1
Benjamin Britten3:55
19Sinfonietta, op. 1: Variations
instruments:
Nash Ensemble (from 1995-11-20 until 1995-11-22)
conductor:
Lionel Friend (from 1995-11-20 until 1995-11-22)
recorded at:
Henry Wood Hall (London) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1995-11-20 until 1995-11-22)
recording of:
Sinfonietta, op. 1: II. Variations (from 1995-11-20 until 1995-11-22)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1932)
part of:
Sinfonietta, op. 1
Benjamin Britten6:21
20Sinfonietta, op. 1: Tarantella
instruments:
Nash Ensemble (from 1995-11-20 until 1995-11-22)
conductor:
Lionel Friend (from 1995-11-20 until 1995-11-22)
recorded at:
Henry Wood Hall (London) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1995-11-20 until 1995-11-22)
recording of:
Sinfonietta, op. 1: III. Tarantella (from 1995-11-20 until 1995-11-22)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1932)
part of:
Sinfonietta, op. 1
Benjamin Britten3:55
21The Sword in the Stone: Introduction & Boys' Tunes
instruments:
Nash Ensemble (from 1995-11-20 until 1995-11-22)
conductor:
Lionel Friend (from 1995-11-20 until 1995-11-22)
recorded at:
Henry Wood Hall (London) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1995-11-20 until 1995-11-22)
recording of:
The Sword in the Stone: I. Introduction & Boys' Tunes (from 1995-11-20 until 1995-11-22)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1939)
part of:
The Sword in the Stone
Benjamin Britten2:03
22The Sword in the Stone: Merlyn's Tune & Tree Music
instruments:
Nash Ensemble (from 1995-11-20 until 1995-11-22)
conductor:
Lionel Friend (from 1995-11-20 until 1995-11-22)
recorded at:
Henry Wood Hall (London) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1995-11-20 until 1995-11-22)
recording of:
The Sword in the Stone: II. Merlyn's Tune & Tree Music (from 1995-11-20 until 1995-11-22)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1939)
part of:
The Sword in the Stone
Benjamin Britten1:45
23The Sword in the Stone: Merlyn's Spell & Witch Tune
instruments:
Nash Ensemble (from 1995-11-20 until 1995-11-22)
conductor:
Lionel Friend (from 1995-11-20 until 1995-11-22)
recorded at:
Henry Wood Hall (London) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1995-11-20 until 1995-11-22)
recording of:
The Sword in the Stone: III. Merlyn's Spell & Witch Tune (from 1995-11-20 until 1995-11-22)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1939)
part of:
The Sword in the Stone
Benjamin Britten1:04
24The Sword in the Stone: Bird Music
instruments:
Nash Ensemble (from 1995-11-20 until 1995-11-22)
conductor:
Lionel Friend (from 1995-11-20 until 1995-11-22)
recorded at:
Henry Wood Hall (London) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1995-11-20 until 1995-11-22)
recording of:
The Sword in the Stone: IV. Bird Music (from 1995-11-20 until 1995-11-22)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1939)
part of:
The Sword in the Stone
Benjamin Britten1:02
25The Sword in the Stone: Lullaby
instruments:
Nash Ensemble (from 1995-11-20 until 1995-11-22)
conductor:
Lionel Friend (from 1995-11-20 until 1995-11-22)
recorded at:
Henry Wood Hall (London) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1995-11-20 until 1995-11-22)
recording of:
The Sword in the Stone: V. Lullaby (from 1995-11-20 until 1995-11-22)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1939)
part of:
The Sword in the Stone
Benjamin Britten1:28
26The Sword in the Stone: Water Theme & End Music
instruments:
Nash Ensemble (from 1995-11-20 until 1995-11-22)
conductor:
Lionel Friend (from 1995-11-20 until 1995-11-22)
recorded at:
Henry Wood Hall (London) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1995-11-20 until 1995-11-22)
recording of:
The Sword in the Stone: VI. Water Theme & End Music (from 1995-11-20 until 1995-11-22)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1939)
part of:
The Sword in the Stone
Benjamin Britten2:32
27Movement for Wind Sextet: Moderato con molto moto
instruments:
Nash Ensemble (from 1995-11-20 until 1995-11-22)
conductor:
Lionel Friend (from 1995-11-20 until 1995-11-22)
recorded at:
Henry Wood Hall (London) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1995-11-20 until 1995-11-22)
recording of:
Movement for Wind Sextet (from 1995-11-20 until 1995-11-22)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1930)
Benjamin Britten8:05
28Night Mail: End Sequence
instruments:
Nash Ensemble (from 1995-11-20 until 1995-11-22)
spoken vocals [narrator]:
Nigel Hawthorne (actor) (on 1996-02-02)
conductor:
Lionel Friend (from 1995-11-20 until 1995-11-22)
recorded at:
Henry Wood Hall (London) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1995-11-20 until 1995-11-22)
recording of:
Night Mail (from 1995-11-20 until 1996-02-02)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist)
Benjamin Britten4:15