Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Benjamin Britten with his exquisite collection of songs, released as "Britten: Songs" on Warner Classics. This album, spanning a little over an hour, is a testament to Britten's mastery of various genres, including classical, choral, and neoclassical music. It features a diverse range of works, from the hauntingly beautiful "Winter Words" to the profound "7 Sonnets of Michelangelo," and the evocative "Songs from the Chinese." Each piece is a jewel in its own right, showcasing Britten's unique ability to blend poetry and music into a seamless, emotional experience. The album also includes selections from "Who Are These Children?" and "6 Hölderlin-Fragmente," offering a comprehensive journey through Britten's extraordinary musical landscape. Whether you're a longtime fan of Britten or a newcomer to his work, this album is a compelling introduction to the depth and breadth of his musical genius.
Tracks
Britten: Winter Words, Op. 52: No. 1, At Day-Close in NovemberBenjamin Britten, Ian Bostridge, Antonio Pappano
Britten: Winter Words, Op. 52: No. 2, Midnight on the Great Western "The Journeying Boy"Benjamin Britten, Ian Bostridge, Antonio Pappano
Britten: Winter Words, Op. 52: No. 3, A Satire. Wagtail and BabyBenjamin Britten, Ian Bostridge, Antonio Pappano
Britten: Winter Words, Op. 52: No. 4, The Little Old TableBenjamin Britten, Ian Bostridge, Antonio Pappano
Britten: Winter Words, Op. 52: No. 5, The Choirmaster's Burial "The Tenor Man's Story"Benjamin Britten, Ian Bostridge, Antonio Pappano
Britten: Winter Words, Op. 52: No. 6, Proud Songsters. Thrushes, Finches and NightingalesBenjamin Britten, Ian Bostridge, Antonio Pappano
Britten: Winter Words, Op. 52: No. 7, At the Railway Station, Upway "The Convict and Boy with the Violin"Benjamin Britten, Ian Bostridge, Antonio Pappano
Britten: Winter Words, Op. 52: No. 8, Before Life and AfterBenjamin Britten, Ian Bostridge, Antonio Pappano
Britten: 7 Sonnets of Michelangelo, Op. 22: No. 1, Sì come nella penna e nell'inchiostroBenjamin Britten, Ian Bostridge, Antonio Pappano
Britten: 7 Sonnets of Michelangelo, Op. 22: No. 2, A che più debb'io mai l'intensa vogliaBenjamin Britten, Ian Bostridge, Antonio Pappano
Britten: 7 Sonnets of Michelangelo, Op. 22: No. 3, Veggio co' be' vostri occhi un dolce lumeBenjamin Britten, Ian Bostridge, Antonio Pappano
Britten: 7 Sonnets of Michelangelo, Op. 22: No. 4, Tu sa' ch'io so, signior mie, che tu saiBenjamin Britten, Ian Bostridge, Antonio Pappano
Britten: 7 Sonnets of Michelangelo, Op. 22: No. 5, Rendete a gli occhi miei, o fonte o fiumeBenjamin Britten, Ian Bostridge, Antonio Pappano
Britten: 7 Sonnets of Michelangelo, Op. 22: No. 6, S'un casto amor, s'una pietà supernaBenjamin Britten, Ian Bostridge, Antonio Pappano
Britten: 7 Sonnets of Michelangelo, Op. 22: No. 7, Spirto ben nato, in cui si specchia e vedeBenjamin Britten, Ian Bostridge, Antonio Pappano
Britten: 6 Hölderlin-Fragmente, Op. 61: No. 1, MenschenbeifallBenjamin Britten, Ian Bostridge, Antonio Pappano
Britten: 6 Hölderlin-Fragmente, Op. 61: No. 2, Die HeimatBenjamin Britten, Ian Bostridge, Antonio Pappano
Britten: 6 Hölderlin-Fragmente, Op. 61: No. 3, Sokrates und AlcibiadesBenjamin Britten, Ian Bostridge, Antonio Pappano
Britten: 6 Hölderlin-Fragmente, Op. 61: No. 4, Die JugendBenjamin Britten, Ian Bostridge, Antonio Pappano
Britten: 6 Hölderlin-Fragmente, Op. 61: No. 5, Hälfte des LebensBenjamin Britten, Ian Bostridge, Antonio Pappano
Britten: 6 Hölderlin-Fragmente, Op. 61: No. 6, Die Linien des LebensBenjamin Britten, Ian Bostridge, Antonio Pappano
Britten: Who Are These Children?, Op. 84: No. 3, NightmareBenjamin Britten, Ian Bostridge, Antonio Pappano
Britten: Who Are These Children?, Op. 84: No. 6, SlaughterBenjamin Britten, Ian Bostridge, Antonio Pappano
Britten: Who Are These Children?, Op. 84: No. 9, Who Are These Children?Benjamin Britten, Ian Bostridge, Antonio Pappano
Britten: Who Are These Children?, Op. 84: No. 11, The ChildrenBenjamin Britten, Ian Bostridge, Antonio Pappano
Britten: Songs from the Chinese, Op. 58: No. 1, The Big ChariotBenjamin Britten, Ian Bostridge, Xuefei Yang
Britten: Songs from the Chinese, Op. 58: No. 2, The Old LuteBenjamin Britten, Ian Bostridge, Xuefei Yang
Britten: Songs from the Chinese, Op. 58: No. 3, The Autumn WindBenjamin Britten, Ian Bostridge, Xuefei Yang
Britten: Songs from the Chinese, Op. 58: No. 4, The Herd-BoyBenjamin Britten, Ian Bostridge, Xuefei Yang
Britten: Songs from the Chinese, Op. 58: No. 5, DepressionBenjamin Britten, Ian Bostridge, Xuefei Yang
Britten: Songs from the Chinese, Op. 58: No. 6, Dance SongBenjamin Britten, Ian Bostridge, Xuefei Yang
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