Benjamin Britten's "Britten: Cello Suites" is a captivating collection of solo cello suites that showcase the composer's intricate and expressive musical language. Released on May 1, 1996, under the Decca Music Group Ltd. label, this album spans a variety of genres, including classical, neoclassical, and choral, offering a rich and diverse listening experience. The album features three of Britten's cello suites: the Suite for Cello No. 1, Op. 72, the Suite for Cello No. 2, Op. 80, and the Third Suite for Cello, Op. 87. Each suite is composed of multiple movements, ranging from lively and rhythmic pieces like "Moto perpetuo" to deeply contemplative and slow tempos like "Lamento" and "Passacaglia." The album's duration is approximately 1 hour and 9 minutes, providing a substantial exploration of Britten's compositional prowess. This recording is a testament to Britten's ability to create profound and evocative music that resonates with both the intellect and the heart.
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Suite for cello No. 1, Op. 72: 1. Canto primo (sostenuto e largamente)Benjamin Britten, Robert Cohen
Suite for cello No. 1, Op. 72: Fuga: Andante moderatoBenjamin Britten, Robert Cohen
Suite for cello No. 1, Op. 72: Lamento: Lento rubatoBenjamin Britten, Robert Cohen
Suite for cello No. 1, Op. 72: 2. Canto secondo (Sostenuto)Benjamin Britten, Robert Cohen
Suite for cello No. 1, Op. 72: Serenata: Allegretto: pizzicatoBenjamin Britten, Robert Cohen
Suite for cello No. 1, Op. 72: Marcia: Alla marcia moderatoBenjamin Britten, Robert Cohen
Suite for cello No. 1, Op. 72: 3. Canto terzo (Sostenuto)Benjamin Britten, Robert Cohen
Suite for cello No. 1, Op. 72: Bordone: Moderato quasi recitativoBenjamin Britten, Robert Cohen
Suite for cello No. 1, Op. 72: Moto perpetuo e canto quarto: PrestoBenjamin Britten, Robert Cohen
Suite for cello No. 2, Op. 80: Declamato: LargoBenjamin Britten, Robert Cohen
Suite for cello No. 2, Op. 80: Fuga: AndanteBenjamin Britten, Robert Cohen
Suite for cello No. 2, Op. 80: Scherzo: Allegro moltoBenjamin Britten, Robert Cohen
Suite for cello No. 2, Op. 80: Andante lentoBenjamin Britten, Robert Cohen
Suite for cello No. 2, Op. 80: Ciaconna: AllegroBenjamin Britten, Robert Cohen
Third Suite for Cello, Op. 87: 1. Introduzione: LentoBenjamin Britten, Robert Cohen
Third Suite for Cello, Op. 87: 2. Marcia: AllegroBenjamin Britten, Robert Cohen
Third Suite for Cello, Op. 87: 3. Canto: Con motoBenjamin Britten, Robert Cohen
Third Suite for Cello, Op. 87: 4. Barcarola: LentoBenjamin Britten, Robert Cohen
Third Suite for Cello, Op. 87: 5. Dialogo: AllegrettoBenjamin Britten, Robert Cohen
Third Suite for Cello, Op. 87: 6. Fuga: Andante espressivoBenjamin Britten, Robert Cohen
Third Suite for Cello, Op. 87: 7. Recitativo: FantasticoBenjamin Britten, Robert Cohen
Third Suite for Cello, Op. 87: 8. Moto perpetuo: PrestoBenjamin Britten, Robert Cohen
Third Suite for Cello, Op. 87: 9. Passacaglia: Lento solenneBenjamin Britten, Robert Cohen
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