Phaedra : op. 93, dramatic cantata for mezzo-soprano and small orchestra / words from a verse translation of Racine's Phèdre by Robert Lowell (15:00) -- A charm of lullabies : op. 41 / arranged by Colin Matthews for mezzo-soprano and orchestra (12:16) -- Lachrymae : op. 48a : reflections on a song of Dowland : for solo viola and string orchestra (15:32) -- Two portraits : for strings (15:09) -- Sinfonietta, op. 1 : version with two horns (14:45).
Note
The 2nd work is a song cycle, originally for voice and piano; the 3rd work originally for viola and piano, arr. by the composer; the 4th work originally for flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, horn, 2 violins, viola, violoncello, and double bass, arr. by the composer for chamber orchestra.
Event (note)
Recorded Sept. 23-25, 2010, Studio 1, Maida Vale Studios, London.
Source of description (note)
Description based on hard copy version record.
Author
Britten, Benjamin, 1913-1976.
Title
Phaedra [electronic resource] ; A charm of lullabies ; Lachrymae ; Two portraits ; Sinfonietta / Britten.
Imprint
Colchester, Essex, England : Chandos, p2011.
Playing time
001500 001216 001532 001509 001445
Performer
Sarah Connolly, mezzo-soprano (1st-2nd works) ; Maxim Rysanov, viola (3rd-4th works) ; BBC Symphony Orchestra ; Edward Gardner, conductor.
Event
Recorded Sept. 23-25, 2010, Studio 1, Maida Vale Studios, London.