Unknown Britten

~ Release by Benjamin Britten; Sandrine Piau, Michael Collins, Rolf Hind, Northern Sinfonia, Thomas Zehetmair (see all versions of this release, 1 available)

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Cover image: Foliate Heads II (1953), John Piper

Annotation last modified on 2017-04-26 09:13 UTC.

Tracklist

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1Les Illuminations: I. Fanfare
recording engineer:
David Lefeber (engineer) (from 2009-01-14 until 2009-01-15)
producer:
David Lefeber (engineer)
soprano vocals:
Sandrine Piau (soprano) (from 2009-01-14 until 2009-01-15)
orchestra:
Northern Sinfonia (Royal Northern Sinfonia) (from 2009-01-14 until 2009-01-15)
conductor:
Thomas Zehetmair (violinist and conductor) (from 2009-01-14 until 2009-01-15)
orchestrator:
Colin Matthews (English composer)
recorded at:
Sage Gateshead: Sage One in Gateshead, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, England, United Kingdom (from 2009-01-14 until 2009-01-15)
recording of:
Les Illuminations, op. 18: I. Fanfare
lyricist:
Arthur Rimbaud
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1939)
part of:
Les Illuminations, op. 18
Benjamin Britten2:12
2Les Illuminations: II. Villes
recording engineer:
David Lefeber (engineer) (from 2009-01-14 until 2009-01-15)
producer:
David Lefeber (engineer)
soprano vocals:
Sandrine Piau (soprano) (from 2009-01-14 until 2009-01-15)
orchestra:
Northern Sinfonia (Royal Northern Sinfonia) (from 2009-01-14 until 2009-01-15)
conductor:
Thomas Zehetmair (violinist and conductor) (from 2009-01-14 until 2009-01-15)
orchestrator:
Colin Matthews (English composer)
recorded at:
Sage Gateshead: Sage One in Gateshead, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, England, United Kingdom (from 2009-01-14 until 2009-01-15)
recording of:
Les Illuminations, op. 18: II. Villes
lyricist:
Arthur Rimbaud
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1939)
part of:
Les Illuminations, op. 18
Benjamin Britten2:31
3Les Illuminations: IIIa. Phrase
recording engineer:
David Lefeber (engineer) (from 2009-01-14 until 2009-01-15)
producer:
David Lefeber (engineer)
soprano vocals:
Sandrine Piau (soprano) (from 2009-01-14 until 2009-01-15)
orchestra:
Northern Sinfonia (Royal Northern Sinfonia) (from 2009-01-14 until 2009-01-15)
conductor:
Thomas Zehetmair (violinist and conductor) (from 2009-01-14 until 2009-01-15)
orchestrator:
Colin Matthews (English composer)
recorded at:
Sage Gateshead: Sage One in Gateshead, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, England, United Kingdom (from 2009-01-14 until 2009-01-15)
recording of:
Les Illuminations, op. 18: IIIa. Phrase
lyricist:
Arthur Rimbaud
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1939)
part of:
Les Illuminations, op. 18
Benjamin Britten1:10
4Les Illuminations: IIIb. Antique
recording engineer:
David Lefeber (engineer) (from 2009-01-14 until 2009-01-15)
producer:
David Lefeber (engineer)
soprano vocals:
Sandrine Piau (soprano) (from 2009-01-14 until 2009-01-15)
orchestra:
Northern Sinfonia (Royal Northern Sinfonia) (from 2009-01-14 until 2009-01-15)
conductor:
Thomas Zehetmair (violinist and conductor) (from 2009-01-14 until 2009-01-15)
orchestrator:
Colin Matthews (English composer)
recorded at:
Sage Gateshead: Sage One in Gateshead, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, England, United Kingdom (from 2009-01-14 until 2009-01-15)
recording of:
Les Illuminations, op. 18: IIIb. Antique
lyricist:
Arthur Rimbaud
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1939)
part of:
Les Illuminations, op. 18
Benjamin Britten2:03
5Les Illuminations: IV. Royauté
recording engineer:
David Lefeber (engineer) (from 2009-01-14 until 2009-01-15)
producer:
David Lefeber (engineer)
soprano vocals:
Sandrine Piau (soprano) (from 2009-01-14 until 2009-01-15)
orchestra:
Northern Sinfonia (Royal Northern Sinfonia) (from 2009-01-14 until 2009-01-15)
conductor:
Thomas Zehetmair (violinist and conductor) (from 2009-01-14 until 2009-01-15)
orchestrator:
Colin Matthews (English composer)
recorded at:
Sage Gateshead: Sage One in Gateshead, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, England, United Kingdom (from 2009-01-14 until 2009-01-15)
recording of:
Les Illuminations, op. 18: IV. Royauté
lyricist:
Arthur Rimbaud
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1939)
part of:
Les Illuminations, op. 18
Benjamin Britten1:37
6Les Illuminations: V. Marine
recording engineer:
David Lefeber (engineer) (from 2009-01-14 until 2009-01-15)
producer:
David Lefeber (engineer)
soprano vocals:
Sandrine Piau (soprano) (from 2009-01-14 until 2009-01-15)
orchestra:
Northern Sinfonia (Royal Northern Sinfonia) (from 2009-01-14 until 2009-01-15)
conductor:
Thomas Zehetmair (violinist and conductor) (from 2009-01-14 until 2009-01-15)
orchestrator:
Colin Matthews (English composer)
recorded at:
Sage Gateshead: Sage One in Gateshead, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, England, United Kingdom (from 2009-01-14 until 2009-01-15)
recording of:
Les Illuminations, op. 18: V. Marine
lyricist:
Arthur Rimbaud
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1939)
part of:
Les Illuminations, op. 18
Benjamin Britten1:02
7Les Illuminations: VI. Interlude
recording engineer:
David Lefeber (engineer) (from 2009-01-14 until 2009-01-15)
producer:
David Lefeber (engineer)
soprano vocals:
Sandrine Piau (soprano) (from 2009-01-14 until 2009-01-15)
orchestra:
Northern Sinfonia (Royal Northern Sinfonia) (from 2009-01-14 until 2009-01-15)
conductor:
Thomas Zehetmair (violinist and conductor) (from 2009-01-14 until 2009-01-15)
orchestrator:
Colin Matthews (English composer)
recorded at:
Sage Gateshead: Sage One in Gateshead, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, England, United Kingdom (from 2009-01-14 until 2009-01-15)
recording of:
Les Illuminations, op. 18: VI. Interlude
lyricist:
Arthur Rimbaud
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1939)
part of:
Les Illuminations, op. 18
Benjamin Britten2:35
8Les Illuminations: VII. Being Beauteous
recording engineer:
David Lefeber (engineer) (from 2009-01-14 until 2009-01-15)
producer:
David Lefeber (engineer)
soprano vocals:
Sandrine Piau (soprano) (from 2009-01-14 until 2009-01-15)
orchestra:
Northern Sinfonia (Royal Northern Sinfonia) (from 2009-01-14 until 2009-01-15)
conductor:
Thomas Zehetmair (violinist and conductor) (from 2009-01-14 until 2009-01-15)
orchestrator:
Colin Matthews (English composer)
recorded at:
Sage Gateshead: Sage One in Gateshead, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, England, United Kingdom (from 2009-01-14 until 2009-01-15)
recording of:
Les Illuminations, op. 18: VII. Being Beauteous
lyricist:
Arthur Rimbaud
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1939)
part of:
Les Illuminations, op. 18
Benjamin Britten4:08
9Les Illuminations: VIII. Parade
recording engineer:
David Lefeber (engineer) (from 2009-01-14 until 2009-01-15)
producer:
David Lefeber (engineer)
soprano vocals:
Sandrine Piau (soprano) (from 2009-01-14 until 2009-01-15)
orchestra:
Northern Sinfonia (Royal Northern Sinfonia) (from 2009-01-14 until 2009-01-15)
conductor:
Thomas Zehetmair (violinist and conductor) (from 2009-01-14 until 2009-01-15)
orchestrator:
Colin Matthews (English composer)
recorded at:
Sage Gateshead: Sage One in Gateshead, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, England, United Kingdom (from 2009-01-14 until 2009-01-15)
recording of:
Les Illuminations, op. 18: VIII. Parade
lyricist:
Arthur Rimbaud
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1939)
part of:
Les Illuminations, op. 18
Benjamin Britten2:42
10Les Illuminations: IX. Départ
recording engineer:
David Lefeber (engineer) (from 2009-01-14 until 2009-01-15)
producer:
David Lefeber (engineer)
soprano vocals:
Sandrine Piau (soprano) (from 2009-01-14 until 2009-01-15)
orchestra:
Northern Sinfonia (Royal Northern Sinfonia) (from 2009-01-14 until 2009-01-15)
conductor:
Thomas Zehetmair (violinist and conductor) (from 2009-01-14 until 2009-01-15)
orchestrator:
Colin Matthews (English composer)
recorded at:
Sage Gateshead: Sage One in Gateshead, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, England, United Kingdom (from 2009-01-14 until 2009-01-15)
recording of:
Les Illuminations, op. 18: IX. Départ
lyricist:
Arthur Rimbaud
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1939)
part of:
Les Illuminations, op. 18
Benjamin Britten3:08
11Phrase
recording engineer:
David Lefeber (engineer) (from 2009-01-14 until 2009-01-15)
soprano vocals:
Sandrine Piau (soprano) (from 2009-01-14 until 2009-01-15)
orchestra:
Northern Sinfonia (Royal Northern Sinfonia) (from 2009-01-14 until 2009-01-15)
conductor:
Thomas Zehetmair (violinist and conductor) (from 2009-01-14 until 2009-01-15)
orchestrator:
Colin Matthews (English composer)
recorded at:
Sage Gateshead: Sage One in Gateshead, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, England, United Kingdom (from 2009-01-14 until 2009-01-15)
recording of:
Phrase
orchestrator:
Colin Matthews (English composer)
lyricist:
Arthur Rimbaud
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist)
Benjamin Britten / Colin Matthews0:52
12Aube
recording engineer:
David Lefeber (engineer) (from 2009-01-14 until 2009-01-15)
soprano vocals:
Sandrine Piau (soprano) (from 2009-01-14 until 2009-01-15)
orchestra:
Northern Sinfonia (Royal Northern Sinfonia) (from 2009-01-14 until 2009-01-15)
conductor:
Thomas Zehetmair (violinist and conductor) (from 2009-01-14 until 2009-01-15)
orchestrator:
Colin Matthews (English composer)
recorded at:
Sage Gateshead: Sage One in Gateshead, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, England, United Kingdom (from 2009-01-14 until 2009-01-15)
recording of:
Aube
orchestrator:
Colin Matthews (English composer)
lyricist:
Arthur Rimbaud
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist)
Benjamin Britten / Colin Matthews4:59
13À une raison
recording engineer:
David Lefeber (engineer) (from 2009-01-14 until 2009-01-15)
soprano vocals:
Sandrine Piau (soprano) (from 2009-01-14 until 2009-01-15)
orchestra:
Northern Sinfonia (Royal Northern Sinfonia) (from 2009-01-14 until 2009-01-15)
conductor:
Thomas Zehetmair (violinist and conductor) (from 2009-01-14 until 2009-01-15)
orchestrator:
Colin Matthews (English composer)
recorded at:
Sage Gateshead: Sage One in Gateshead, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, England, United Kingdom (from 2009-01-14 until 2009-01-15)
recording of:
À une raison
orchestrator:
Colin Matthews (English composer)
lyricist:
Arthur Rimbaud
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist)
Benjamin Britten / Colin Matthews2:43
14Rondo concertante: I. Allegro molto
recording engineer:
David Lefeber (engineer) (from 2008-05-22 until 2008-05-23)
producer:
David Lefeber (engineer) and Colin Matthews (English composer)
piano:
Rolf Hind (pianist and composer) (from 2008-05-22 until 2008-05-23)
orchestra:
Northern Sinfonia (Royal Northern Sinfonia) (from 2008-05-22 until 2008-05-23)
conductor:
Thomas Zehetmair (violinist and conductor) (from 2008-05-22 until 2008-05-23)
recorded at:
Sage Gateshead: Sage One in Gateshead, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, England, United Kingdom (from 2008-05-22 until 2008-05-23)
recording of:
Rondo concertante: I. Allegro molto
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1930)
part of:
Rondo concertante
Benjamin Britten5:36
15Rondo concertante: II. Lento
recording engineer:
David Lefeber (engineer) (from 2008-05-22 until 2008-05-23)
producer:
David Lefeber (engineer) and Colin Matthews (English composer)
piano:
Rolf Hind (pianist and composer) (from 2008-05-22 until 2008-05-23)
orchestra:
Northern Sinfonia (Royal Northern Sinfonia) (from 2008-05-22 until 2008-05-23)
conductor:
Thomas Zehetmair (violinist and conductor) (from 2008-05-22 until 2008-05-23)
recorded at:
Sage Gateshead: Sage One in Gateshead, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, England, United Kingdom (from 2008-05-22 until 2008-05-23)
recording of:
Rondo concertante: II. Lento
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1930)
part of:
Rondo concertante
Benjamin Britten9:31
16In Memoriam Dennis Brain: Introduction
recording engineer:
David Lefeber (engineer) (from 2008-05-22 until 2008-05-23)
producer:
David Lefeber (engineer) and Colin Matthews (English composer)
horn:
Peter Francomb (horn player) (from 2008-05-22 until 2008-05-23), Chris Griffiths (horn player) (from 2008-05-22 until 2008-05-23), Michael Thompson (British horn player and conductor) (from 2008-05-22 until 2008-05-23) and Richard Watkins (hornist) (from 2008-05-22 until 2008-05-23)
orchestra:
Northern Sinfonia (Royal Northern Sinfonia) (from 2008-05-22 until 2008-05-23)
conductor:
Thomas Zehetmair (violinist and conductor) (from 2008-05-22 until 2008-05-23)
recorded at:
Sage Gateshead: Sage One in Gateshead, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, England, United Kingdom (from 2008-05-22 until 2008-05-23)
partial recording of:
In memoriam Dennis Brain (completed by Matthews)
additional composer:
Colin Matthews (English composer)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist)
dedicated to:
Dennis Brain (horn player)
Benjamin Britten1:41
17In Memoriam Dennis Brain: Allegro
recording engineer:
David Lefeber (engineer) (from 2008-05-22 until 2008-05-23)
producer:
David Lefeber (engineer) and Colin Matthews (English composer)
horn:
Peter Francomb (horn player) (from 2008-05-22 until 2008-05-23), Chris Griffiths (horn player) (from 2008-05-22 until 2008-05-23), Michael Thompson (British horn player and conductor) (from 2008-05-22 until 2008-05-23) and Richard Watkins (hornist) (from 2008-05-22 until 2008-05-23)
orchestra:
Northern Sinfonia (Royal Northern Sinfonia) (from 2008-05-22 until 2008-05-23)
conductor:
Thomas Zehetmair (violinist and conductor) (from 2008-05-22 until 2008-05-23)
recorded at:
Sage Gateshead: Sage One in Gateshead, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, England, United Kingdom (from 2008-05-22 until 2008-05-23)
partial recording of:
In memoriam Dennis Brain (completed by Matthews)
additional composer:
Colin Matthews (English composer)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist)
dedicated to:
Dennis Brain (horn player)
Benjamin Britten2:20
18Untitled Fragment
recording engineer:
David Lefeber (engineer) (from 2008-05-22 until 2008-05-23)
producer:
David Lefeber (engineer) and Colin Matthews (English composer)
orchestra:
Northern Sinfonia (Royal Northern Sinfonia) (from 2008-05-22 until 2008-05-23)
conductor:
Thomas Zehetmair (violinist and conductor) (from 2008-05-22 until 2008-05-23)
recorded at:
Sage Gateshead: Sage One in Gateshead, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, England, United Kingdom (from 2008-05-22 until 2008-05-23)
recording of:
Untitled Fragment for Strings
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1930)
Benjamin Britten2:52
19Variations: I. Like an improvisation
recording engineer:
David Lefeber (engineer) (from 2008-05-22 until 2008-05-23)
producer:
David Lefeber (engineer) and Colin Matthews (English composer)
piano:
Rolf Hind (pianist and composer) (from 2008-05-22 until 2008-05-23)
recorded at:
Sage Gateshead: Sage One in Gateshead, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, England, United Kingdom (from 2008-05-22 until 2008-05-23)
recording of:
Variations: I. Like an improvisation
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1965)
part of:
Variations
Benjamin Britten1:14
20Variations: II.
recording engineer:
David Lefeber (engineer) (from 2008-05-22 until 2008-05-23)
producer:
David Lefeber (engineer) and Colin Matthews (English composer)
piano:
Rolf Hind (pianist and composer) (from 2008-05-22 until 2008-05-23)
recorded at:
Sage Gateshead: Sage One in Gateshead, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, England, United Kingdom (from 2008-05-22 until 2008-05-23)
recording of:
Variations: II.
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1965)
part of:
Variations
Benjamin Britten1:19
21Variations: III. Quick and light
recording engineer:
David Lefeber (engineer) (from 2008-05-22 until 2008-05-23)
producer:
David Lefeber (engineer) and Colin Matthews (English composer)
piano:
Rolf Hind (pianist and composer) (from 2008-05-22 until 2008-05-23)
recorded at:
Sage Gateshead: Sage One in Gateshead, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, England, United Kingdom (from 2008-05-22 until 2008-05-23)
recording of:
Variations: III.
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1965)
part of:
Variations
Benjamin Britten0:49
22Variations: IV.
recording engineer:
David Lefeber (engineer) (from 2008-05-22 until 2008-05-23)
producer:
David Lefeber (engineer) and Colin Matthews (English composer)
piano:
Rolf Hind (pianist and composer) (from 2008-05-22 until 2008-05-23)
recorded at:
Sage Gateshead: Sage One in Gateshead, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, England, United Kingdom (from 2008-05-22 until 2008-05-23)
recording of:
Variations: IV.
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1965)
part of:
Variations
Benjamin Britten1:00
23Variations: V. Quietly
recording engineer:
David Lefeber (engineer) (from 2008-05-22 until 2008-05-23)
producer:
David Lefeber (engineer) and Colin Matthews (English composer)
piano:
Rolf Hind (pianist and composer) (from 2008-05-22 until 2008-05-23)
recorded at:
Sage Gateshead: Sage One in Gateshead, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, England, United Kingdom (from 2008-05-22 until 2008-05-23)
recording of:
Variations: V.
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1965)
part of:
Variations
Benjamin Britten1:17
24Variations: VI. Quick
recording engineer:
David Lefeber (engineer) (from 2008-05-22 until 2008-05-23)
producer:
David Lefeber (engineer) and Colin Matthews (English composer)
piano:
Rolf Hind (pianist and composer) (from 2008-05-22 until 2008-05-23)
recorded at:
Sage Gateshead: Sage One in Gateshead, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, England, United Kingdom (from 2008-05-22 until 2008-05-23)
recording of:
Variations: VI.
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1965)
part of:
Variations
Benjamin Britten0:59
25Movements for a Clarinet Concerto: I.
recording engineer:
David Lefeber (engineer) (from 2008-05-22 until 2008-05-23)
producer:
David Lefeber (engineer) and Colin Matthews (English composer)
clarinet:
Michael Collins (clarinetist & conductor) (from 2008-05-22 until 2008-05-23)
orchestra:
Northern Sinfonia (Royal Northern Sinfonia) (from 2008-05-22 until 2008-05-23)
conductor:
Thomas Zehetmair (violinist and conductor) (from 2008-05-22 until 2008-05-23)
recorded at:
Sage Gateshead: Sage One in Gateshead, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, England, United Kingdom (from 2008-05-22 until 2008-05-23)
recording of:
Movements for a Clarinet Concerto: I. Molto allegro
orchestrator:
Colin Matthews (English composer) (in 2007)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist)
part of:
Movements for a Clarinet Concerto
Benjamin Britten / Colin Matthews5:32
26Movements for a Clarinet Concerto: II.
recording engineer:
David Lefeber (engineer) (from 2008-05-22 until 2008-05-23)
producer:
David Lefeber (engineer) and Colin Matthews (English composer)
clarinet:
Michael Collins (clarinetist & conductor) (from 2008-05-22 until 2008-05-23)
orchestra:
Northern Sinfonia (Royal Northern Sinfonia) (from 2008-05-22 until 2008-05-23)
conductor:
Thomas Zehetmair (violinist and conductor) (from 2008-05-22 until 2008-05-23)
recorded at:
Sage Gateshead: Sage One in Gateshead, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, England, United Kingdom (from 2008-05-22 until 2008-05-23)
recording of:
Movements for a Clarinet Concerto: II. Mazurka elegiaca
orchestrator:
Colin Matthews (English composer) (in 2007)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist)
part of:
Movements for a Clarinet Concerto
Benjamin Britten / Colin Matthews7:15
27Movements for a Clarinet Concerto: III.
recording engineer:
David Lefeber (engineer) (from 2008-05-22 until 2008-05-23)
producer:
David Lefeber (engineer) and Colin Matthews (English composer)
clarinet:
Michael Collins (clarinetist & conductor) (from 2008-05-22 until 2008-05-23)
orchestra:
Northern Sinfonia (Royal Northern Sinfonia) (from 2008-05-22 until 2008-05-23)
conductor:
Thomas Zehetmair (violinist and conductor) (from 2008-05-22 until 2008-05-23)
recorded at:
Sage Gateshead: Sage One in Gateshead, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, England, United Kingdom (from 2008-05-22 until 2008-05-23)
recording of:
Movements for a Clarinet Concerto: III. Finale
orchestrator:
Colin Matthews (English composer) (in 2007)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist)
part of:
Movements for a Clarinet Concerto
Benjamin Britten / Colin Matthews5:06

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design/illustration:John Piper (British painter)
photography:Nigel Luckhurst
graphic design:Francois Hall (graphic design)
executive producer:Colin Matthews (English composer)
editor and mastering:David Lefeber (engineer)
ASIN:UK: B002IKKKBO [info]
purchase for mail-order:https://www.nmcrec.co.uk/recording/unknown-britten [info]