Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Benjamin Britten with "Britten Abroad," a compelling collection of his choral and vocal works released on Signum Classics in 2008. This album is a testament to Britten's versatility and mastery, spanning a variety of genres including classical, opera, and neoclassical.
The album opens with Britten's "Seven Sonnets of Michelangelo, Op. 22," a series of settings of Michelangelo's sonnets that showcase Britten's ability to translate poetic depth into musical expression. The second part of the album features "The Poet's Echo, Op. 76," a collection of songs that reflect Britten's unique interpretive skills and his ability to breathe new life into existing poetry.
"Four French Folksong Arrangements" offers a delightful exploration of French folk music, demonstrating Britten's knack for blending traditional melodies with his own distinctive style. The album also includes "Sechs Hölderlin-Fragmente, Op. 61," settings of fragments by the German poet Friedrich Hölderlin, showcasing Britten's ability to work with a diverse range of texts and languages.
With a duration of 1 hour and 13 minutes, "Britten Abroad" is a substantial and engaging journey through the musical landscape of one of the 20th century's most influential composers. Whether you're a longtime fan of Britten's work or a newcomer to his music, this album offers a rich and rewarding listening experience.
Tracks
Seven Sonnets of Michelangelo, Op. 22: Sonetto XVI - Si come nella penna e nell'inchiostroBenjamin Britten, Susan Gritton, Mark Padmore, Iain Burnside
Seven Sonnets of Michelangelo, Op. 22: Sonetto XXXI - A che piu debb'io mai l'intensa vogliaBenjamin Britten, Susan Gritton, Mark Padmore, Iain Burnside
Seven Sonnets of Michelangelo, Op. 22: Sonetto XXX - Veggio co'bei vostri occhi un dolce lumeBenjamin Britten, Susan Gritton, Mark Padmore, Iain Burnside
Seven Sonnets of Michelangelo, Op. 22: Sonetto LV - Tu sa'ch'io so, signior mie, che tu saiBenjamin Britten, Susan Gritton, Mark Padmore, Iain Burnside
Seven Sonnets of Michelangelo, Op. 22: Sonetto XXXVIII - Redete a gli occhi miei, o fonte o fiumeBenjamin Britten, Susan Gritton, Mark Padmore, Iain Burnside
Seven Sonnets of Michelangelo, Op. 22: Sonetto XXXII - S'un casto amor, s'una pieta supernaBenjamin Britten, Susan Gritton, Mark Padmore, Iain Burnside
Seven Sonnets of Michelangelo, Op. 22: Sonetto XXIV - Spirto ben nato, in cui si specchia evedeBenjamin Britten, Susan Gritton, Mark Padmore, Iain Burnside
The Poet's Echo, Op. 76: EchoBenjamin Britten, Susan Gritton, Mark Padmore, Iain Burnside
The Poet's Echo, Op. 76: My Heart...Benjamin Britten, Susan Gritton, Mark Padmore, Iain Burnside
The Poet's Echo, Op. 76: AngelBenjamin Britten, Susan Gritton, Mark Padmore, Iain Burnside
The Poet's Echo, Op. 76: The Nightingale and the RoseBenjamin Britten, Susan Gritton, Mark Padmore, Iain Burnside
The Poet's Echo, Op. 76: EpigramBenjamin Britten, Susan Gritton, Mark Padmore, Iain Burnside
The Poet's Echo, Op. 76: Lines written during a sleepless nightBenjamin Britten, Susan Gritton, Mark Padmore, Iain Burnside
Four French Folksong Arrangements: La Nöel PasséeBenjamin Britten, Susan Gritton, Mark Padmore, Iain Burnside
Four French Folksong Arrangements: Voici le PrintempsBenjamin Britten, Susan Gritton, Mark Padmore, Iain Burnside
Four French Folksong Arrangements: FileuseBenjamin Britten, Susan Gritton, Mark Padmore, Iain Burnside
Four French Folksong Arrangements: Le roi s'en va-t'en chasseBenjamin Britten, Susan Gritton, Mark Padmore, Iain Burnside
Um MitternachtBenjamin Britten, Susan Gritton, Mark Padmore, Iain Burnside
Sechs Hölderlin-Fragmente, Op. 61: MenschenbeifallBenjamin Britten, Susan Gritton, Mark Padmore, Iain Burnside
Sechs Hölderlin-Fragmente, Op. 61: Die HeimatBenjamin Britten, Susan Gritton, Mark Padmore, Iain Burnside
Sechs Hölderlin-Fragmente, Op. 61: Sokrates und AlcibiadesBenjamin Britten, Susan Gritton, Mark Padmore, Iain Burnside
Sechs Hölderlin-Fragmente, Op. 61: Die JugendBenjamin Britten, Susan Gritton, Mark Padmore, Iain Burnside
Sechs Hölderlin-Fragmente, Op. 61: Hälfte des LebensBenjamin Britten, Susan Gritton, Mark Padmore, Iain Burnside
Sechs Hölderlin-Fragmente, Op. 61: Die Linien des LebensBenjamin Britten, Susan Gritton, Mark Padmore, Iain Burnside
Four French Folksong Arrangements: La belle est au jardin d'amourBenjamin Britten, Susan Gritton, Mark Padmore, Iain Burnside
Four French Folksong Arrangements: Il est quelqu'un sur terreBenjamin Britten, Susan Gritton, Mark Padmore, Iain Burnside
Four French Folksong Arrangements: Eho! Eho!Benjamin Britten, Susan Gritton, Mark Padmore, Iain Burnside
Four French Folksong Arrangements: Quand j'étais chez mon pèreBenjamin Britten, Susan Gritton, Mark Padmore, Iain Burnside
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