The outstanding English composer working in the mid-20th century, Benjamin Britten won a significant international reputation, whilst remaining thoroughly English in inspiration. Britten’s compositions appeal to all ages, from the delightful Simple Symphony, composed for a school orchestra, and The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra written for an educational film, to the haunting Serenade for Tenor, Horn and Strings and the intense anti-war statement of his War Requiem.
Tracks:
•A Hymn to the Virgin
• Four Sea Interludes from Peter Grimes, Op. 33a
• Four Sea Interludes from Peter Grimes, Op. 33a: II. Sunday Morning
• Gloriana - Symphonic Suite Op. 53a
• Hymn to St Cecilia, Op. 27
• Rejoice in God, o ye Tongues
• Rejoice in the Lamb, Op. 30
• Serenade for Tenor, Horn & Strings, Op. 31
• Simple Symphony, Op. 4
• Simple Symphony: Playful Pizzicato
• Sinfonia da Requiem, Op. 20
• Suite on English Folk Tunes 'A Time there was', Op. 90
• Tell me the truth about love (from Cabaret Songs)
• The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra, Op. 34
• Variations on a theme of Frank Bridge, Op. 10
• War Requiem, Op. 66