Orchestral Works
Oliver Knussen · Simon Rattle · Libor Pešek · Iona Brown · Peter Donohoe · Alexander Gibson · Takuo Yuasa · Richard Hickox · Steuart Bedford · Leif Ove Andsnes
Composers
Tracklist
Disc 1
Four Sea Interludes and Passacaglia from 'Peter Grimes', op. 33: Dawn
Benjamin Britten - Four Sea Interludes from 'Peter Grimes', op. 33a
Four Sea Interludes and Passacaglia from 'Peter Grimes', op. 33: Sunday Morning
Benjamin Britten - Four Sea Interludes from 'Peter Grimes', op. 33a
Four Sea Interludes and Passacaglia from 'Peter Grimes', op. 33: Moonlight
Benjamin Britten - Four Sea Interludes from 'Peter Grimes', op. 33a
Four Sea Interludes and Passacaglia from 'Peter Grimes', op. 33: Passacaglia
Benjamin Britten - Four Sea Interludes from 'Peter Grimes', op. 33a
Four Sea Interludes and Passacaglia from 'Peter Grimes', op. 33: Storm
Benjamin Britten - Four Sea Interludes from 'Peter Grimes', op. 33a
The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra, op. 34: Theme (Allegro maestoso e largamente)
Benjamin Britten - The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra, op. 34
The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra, op. 34: Var. A: Flutes and piccolo
Benjamin Britten - The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra, op. 34
The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra, op. 34: Var. B: Oboes (Lento)
Benjamin Britten - The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra, op. 34
The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra, op. 34: Var. C: Clarinets (Moderato)
Benjamin Britten - The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra, op. 34
The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra, op. 34: Var. D: Bassoons (Allegro alla marcia)
Benjamin Britten - The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra, op. 34
The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra, op. 34: Var. E: Violins (Brillante: alla polacca)
Benjamin Britten - The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra, op. 34
The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra, op. 34: Var. F: Violas (Meno mosso)
Benjamin Britten - The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra, op. 34
The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra, op. 34: Var. G: Cellos
Benjamin Britten - The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra, op. 34
The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra, op. 34: Var. I: Harp (Maestoso)
Benjamin Britten - The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra, op. 34
The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra, op. 34: Var. J: Horns (L'istesso tempo)
Benjamin Britten - The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra, op. 34
The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra, op. 34: Var. K: Trumpets (Vivace)
Benjamin Britten - The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra, op. 34
The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra, op. 34: Var L: Trombones and bass tuba (Allegro pomposo)
Benjamin Britten - The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra, op. 34
Disc 2
Benjamin Britten - Diversions for Piano Left Hand and Orchestra, op. 21: Theme
Peter Donohoe, Simon Rattle, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
Diversions, op. 21: Variation I: Recitative
Benjamin Britten - Diversions for Piano Left Hand and Orchestra, op. 21: Variation I. Recitative
Peter Donohoe, Simon Rattle, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
Diversions, op. 21: Variation II: Romance
Benjamin Britten - Diversions for Piano Left Hand and Orchestra, op. 21: Variation II. Romance
Peter Donohoe, Simon Rattle, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
Diversions, op. 21: Variation III: March
Benjamin Britten - Diversions for Piano Left Hand and Orchestra, op. 21: Variation III. March
Peter Donohoe, Simon Rattle, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
Diversions, op. 21: Variation IV: Arabesque
Benjamin Britten - Diversions for Piano Left Hand and Orchestra, op. 21: Variation IV. Arabesque
Peter Donohoe, Simon Rattle, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
Diversions, op. 21: Variation V: Chant
Benjamin Britten - Diversions for Piano Left Hand and Orchestra, op. 21: Variation V. Chant
Peter Donohoe, Simon Rattle, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
Diversions, op. 21: Variation VI: Nocturne
Benjamin Britten - Diversions for Piano Left Hand and Orchestra, op. 21: Variation VI. Nocturne
Peter Donohoe, Simon Rattle, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
Diversions, op. 21: Variation VII: Badinerie
Benjamin Britten - Diversions for Piano Left Hand and Orchestra, op. 21: Variation VII. Badinerie
Peter Donohoe, Simon Rattle, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
Diversions, op. 21: Variation VIII: Burlesque
Benjamin Britten - Diversions for Piano Left Hand and Orchestra, op. 21: Variation VIII. Burlesque
Peter Donohoe, Simon Rattle, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
Diversions, op. 21: Variation IX: Toccata I - Toccata II - Cadenza
Benjamin Britten - Diversions for Piano Left Hand and Orchestra, op. 21: Variation IXb. Toccata II
Peter Donohoe, Simon Rattle, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
Diversions, op. 21: Variation X: Adagio
Benjamin Britten - Diversions for Piano Left Hand and Orchestra, op. 21: Variation X. Adagio
Peter Donohoe, Simon Rattle, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
Diversions, op. 21: Variation XI: Finale (Tarantella)
Benjamin Britten - Diversions for Piano Left Hand and Orchestra, op. 21: Variation XI. Tarantella
Peter Donohoe, Simon Rattle, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
Disc 3
Piano Concerto, op. 13: I. Toccata
Benjamin Britten - Concerto for Piano, op. 13
Leif Ove Andsnes, Paavo Järvi, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
Piano Concerto, op. 13: II. Waltz
Benjamin Britten - Concerto for Piano, op. 13
Leif Ove Andsnes, Paavo Järvi, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
Piano Concerto, op. 13: III. Impromptu
Benjamin Britten - Concerto for Piano, op. 13
Leif Ove Andsnes, Paavo Järvi, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
Piano Concerto, op. 13: IV. March
Benjamin Britten - Concerto for Piano, op. 13
Leif Ove Andsnes, Paavo Järvi, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
Disc 4
Variations on a Theme of Frank Bridge, op. 10: Introduction and Theme
Benjamin Britten - Variations on a Theme by Frank Bridge, op. 10
Variations on a Theme of Frank Bridge, op. 10: Variation 1: Adagio
Benjamin Britten - Variations on a Theme by Frank Bridge, op. 10
Variations on a Theme of Frank Bridge, op. 10: Variation 2: March
Benjamin Britten - Variations on a Theme by Frank Bridge, op. 10
Variations on a Theme of Frank Bridge, op. 10: Variation 3: Romance
Benjamin Britten - Variations on a Theme by Frank Bridge, op. 10
Variations on a Theme of Frank Bridge, op. 10: Variation 4: Aria italiana
Benjamin Britten - Variations on a Theme by Frank Bridge, op. 10
Variations on a Theme of Frank Bridge, op. 10: Variation 5: Bourrée classique
Benjamin Britten - Variations on a Theme by Frank Bridge, op. 10
Variations on a Theme of Frank Bridge, op. 10: Variation 6: Wiener Walzer
Benjamin Britten - Variations on a Theme by Frank Bridge, op. 10
Variations on a Theme of Frank Bridge, op. 10: Variation 7: Moto perpetuo
Benjamin Britten - Variations on a Theme by Frank Bridge, op. 10
Variations on a Theme of Frank Bridge, op. 10: Variation 8: Funeral March
Benjamin Britten - Variations on a Theme by Frank Bridge, op. 10
Variations on a Theme of Frank Bridge, op. 10: Variation 9: Chant
Benjamin Britten - Variations on a Theme by Frank Bridge, op. 10
Variations on a Theme of Frank Bridge, op. 10: Variation 10: Fugue and Finale
Benjamin Britten - Variations on a Theme by Frank Bridge, op. 10
Disc 5
Symphonic Suite from 'Gloriana', op. 53a: I. The Tournament
Symphonic Suite from 'Gloriana', op. 53a: II. The Lute Song
Symphonic Suite from 'Gloriana', op. 53a: III. The Courtly Dances - March
Symphonic Suite from 'Gloriana', op. 53a: III. The Courtly Dances - Coranto
Symphonic Suite from 'Gloriana', op. 53a: III. The Courtly Dances - Pavane
Symphonic Suite from 'Gloriana', op. 53a: III. The Courtly Dances - Morris Dance
Symphonic Suite from 'Gloriana', op. 53a: III. The Courtly Dances - Galliard
Symphonic Suite from 'Gloriana', op. 53a: III. The Courtly Dances - Lavolta
Symphonic Suite from 'Gloriana', op. 53a: IV. Gloriana moritura
Cello Symphony, op. 68: I. Allegro maestoso
Cello Symphony, op. 68: II. Presto inquieto
Disc 6
Suite on English Folk Tunes: 'A time there was...', op. 90: I. Cakes and Ale
Benjamin Britten - A Suite on English Folk Tunes, op. 90 "A Time There Was"
Suite on English Folk Tunes: 'A time there was...', op. 90: II. The Bitter Withy
Benjamin Britten - A Suite on English Folk Tunes, op. 90 "A Time There Was"
Suite on English Folk Tunes: 'A time there was...', op. 90: III. Hankin Booby
Benjamin Britten - A Suite on English Folk Tunes, op. 90 "A Time There Was"
Suite on English Folk Tunes: 'A time there was...', op. 90: IV. Hunt and Squirrel
Benjamin Britten - A Suite on English Folk Tunes, op. 90 "A Time There Was"
Suite on English Folk Tunes: 'A time there was...', op. 90: V. Lord Melbourne
Benjamin Britten - A Suite on English Folk Tunes, op. 90 "A Time There Was"
Disc 7
The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57: Act I: Prelude
The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57: Act I: The Fool and the Dwarf
The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57: Act I: March and Courtier's Dance
The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57: Act I: Entry of the Pages and the Four Kings
The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57: Act I: Variation of the King of the North
The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57: Act I: Variation of the King of the East
The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57: Act I: Variation of the King of the West
The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57: Act I: Variation of the King of the South
The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57: Act I: The Kings bow before the Emperor
The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57: Act I: Variation of Princess Belle Epine
The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57: Act I: Variation of Princess Belle Rose and Pas de Deux
The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57: Act I: The Kings and Belle Rose
The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57: Act I: Belle Epine and the Four Kings
The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57: Act I: The Rage of the Kings
The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57: Act I: Entry of the Four Winged Frogs
The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57: Act II: Introduction: Belle Rose borne in by the Frogs
Benjamin Britten - The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57: Act II
The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57: Act II: Waltz: Clouds, Stars and Moon
Benjamin Britten - The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57: Act II
The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57: Act II: Belle Rose borne in by the Frogs
Benjamin Britten - The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57: Act II
The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57: Act II: Entrée: Sea Horses, Fish Creatures and Waves
Benjamin Britten - The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57: Act II
The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57: Act II: Variation: Sea Horses
Benjamin Britten - The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57: Act II
The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57: Act II: Variation: Fish Creatures
Benjamin Britten - The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57: Act II
The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57: Act II: Coda
Benjamin Britten - The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57: Act II
The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57: Act II: Belle Rose borne in by the Frogs
Benjamin Britten - The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57: Act II
The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57: Act II: Pas des deux: Male and Female Flames
Benjamin Britten - The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57: Act II
The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57: Act II: Variation: Male Flame
Benjamin Britten - The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57: Act II
The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57: Act II: Variation: Female Flame
Benjamin Britten - The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57: Act II
The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57: Act II: Coda
Benjamin Britten - The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57: Act II
The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57: Act II: Belle Rose, exhausted, borne in by the Frogs
Benjamin Britten - The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57: Act II
The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57: Act II: Belle Rose in darkness
Benjamin Britten - The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57: Act II
The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57: Act II: The Pagodas
Benjamin Britten - The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57: Act II
The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57: Act II: The Salamander
Benjamin Britten - The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57: Act II
Disc 8
The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57: Act III: Empress Belle Epine
Benjamin Britten - The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57: Act III
The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57: Act III: The Old Emperor
Benjamin Britten - The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57: Act III
The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57: Act III: Appearance of Belle Rose and the Salamander
Benjamin Britten - The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57: Act III
The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57: Act III: Transformation
Benjamin Britten - The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57: Act III
The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57: Act III: Pas de six: Entrée
Benjamin Britten - The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57: Act III
The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57: Act III: Variation I: Pas de deux
Benjamin Britten - The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57: Act III
The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57: Act III: Variation II: Girl's Solo
Benjamin Britten - The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57: Act III
The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57: Act III: Variation III: Boy's Solo
Benjamin Britten - The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57: Act III
The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57: Act III: Pas de trois
Benjamin Britten - The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57: Act III
The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57: Act III: Coda
Benjamin Britten - The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57: Act III
The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57: Act III: Pas de caractère: The Emperor and the Fool
Benjamin Britten - The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57: Act III
The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57: Act III: Pas de deux: Belle Rose and the Prince of the Pagodas
Benjamin Britten - The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57: Act III
The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57: Act III: Variation IV: The Prince
Benjamin Britten - The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57: Act III
The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57: Act III: Variation V: Belle Rose
Benjamin Britten - The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57: Act III