Ballad of Heroes, op. 14 by Benjamin Britten. 6 recordings in this catalogue, from 1990 to 1991.
Movements
I. Funeral March
II. Scherzo: Dance of Death
III. Recitative and Choral
Most recorded performers
Ordered by the number of recordings in this catalogue.
Richard Hickox
Conductor · 3 recordings

Simon Rattle
Conductor · 3 recordings

City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
Orchestra · 3 recordings

London Symphony Orchestra
Orchestra · 3 recordings
CBSO Chorus
Choir · 3 recordings
London Symphony Chorus
Choir · 3 recordings
Martyn Hill
Soloist · 1 recording
Robert Tear
Soloist · 1 recording
Recordings (6)
Conductor
Orchestra
Decade
Credited instrument
Performance practice
Source-backed classifications. Unknown means no reviewed evidence is stored.
| Recording / performers | Year | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballad of Heroes, op. 14: III. Recitative and ChoralRichard Hickox, London Symphony Orchestra, London Symphony Chorus Year: 1991 | 1991 | Chandos | 7:25 |
| Ballad of Heroes, op. 14: I. Funeral MarchRichard Hickox, London Symphony Orchestra, London Symphony Chorus Year: 1991 | 1991 | Chandos | 6:29 |
| Ballad of Heroes, op. 14: II. Scherzo: Dance of DeathRichard Hickox, London Symphony Orchestra, London Symphony Chorus Year: 1991 | 1991 | Chandos | 4:23 |
| Ballad of Heroes, op. 14: III. Recitative and Choral (Auden/Swingler)Simon Rattle, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, CBSO Chorus Year: 1990 | 1990 | EMI | 6:16 |
| Ballad of Heroes, op. 14: I. Funeral March (Swingler) -Simon Rattle, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, CBSO Chorus Year: 1990 | 1990 | Warner Classics | 5:39 |
| Ballad of Heroes, op. 14: II. Scherzo (Auden) -Simon Rattle, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, CBSO Chorus Year: 1990 | 1990 | Warner Classics | 4:23 |
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