The Building of the House, op. 79 by Benjamin Britten, Overture. 3 recordings in this catalogue, from 1967 to 1990.
Most recorded performers
Ordered by the number of recordings in this catalogue.

Benjamin Britten
Conductor · 1 recording

Carlo Maria Giulini
Conductor · 1 recording

Simon Rattle
Conductor · 1 recording

City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
Orchestra · 1 recording

English Chamber Orchestra
Orchestra · 1 recording

Philharmonia Orchestra
Orchestra · 1 recording
CBSO Chorus
Choir · 1 recording
Philharmonia Chorus
Choir · 1 recording
Recordings (3 of 3)
Orchestra
Performance practice
Source-backed classifications. Unknown means no reviewed evidence is stored.
| Recording / performers | Year | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Building of the House, op. 79Simon Rattle, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, CBSO Chorus Year: 1990 | 1990 | EMI | 5:03 |
| The Building of the House – Overture, op. 79Carlo Maria Giulini, Philharmonia Orchestra, Philharmonia Chorus Year: 1968 | 1968 | BBC Legends | 5:59 |
| Overture "The Building of the House", op. 79Benjamin Britten, English Chamber Orchestra Year: 1967 | 1967 | BBC Music | 5:53 |
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