Ringed by the flat horizon (19:50) -- A mind of winter (9:15) -- At first light (19:45) -- Panorama (2:24) -- Antara (19:37).
Note
The 1st work for orchestra; the 2nd for soprano and orchestra; the 3rd for chamber orchestra; the 4th for computer; and the 5th for 16 instrumentalists with computerized keyboards and synthesizer.
Event (note)
Recorded Dec. 13, 1985, at Maida Vale Studios, London (1st work); Nov. 11-12, 1986, at St. Giles, Cripplegate (2nd-3rd works); realized at IRCAM (4th work); and recorded May 9, 1989, at the Queen Elizabeth Hall (5th work).
Language (note)
Text of the 2nd work by Wallace Stevens.
Source of description (note)
Description based on hard copy version record.
Author
Benjamin, George.
Title
A mind of winter [electronic resource] : the music of George Benjamin.
Imprint
[Wyastone Leys, Monmouth] : Nimbus, p2000.
Playing time
001950 000915 001945 000224 001937
Performer
Ross Pople, violoncello, B.B.C. Symphony Orchestra, Mark Elder, conductor (1st work); Penelope Walmsley-Clark, soprano, Paul Archibald, piccolo trumpet (2nd work); Gareth Hulse, oboe (3rd work); Sebastian Bell, Richard Blake, flutes, Pierre-Laurent Aimard & Ichiro Nodaira, keyboards, (5th work); London Sinfonietta, George Benjamin, conductor (2nd-3rd, and 5th works).
Event
Recorded Dec. 13, 1985, at Maida Vale Studios, London (1st work); Nov. 11-12, 1986, at St. Giles, Cripplegate (2nd-3rd works); realized at IRCAM (4th work); and recorded May 9, 1989, at the Queen Elizabeth Hall (5th work).