Benjamin Britten's "Serenade for Tenor, Horn & Strings, Les Illuminations & Nocturne" is a captivating collection of works that showcases the composer's extraordinary ability to blend music and poetry. Released on 23 september 2005 under Warner Classics, this album spans a variety of genres including classical, requiem, opera, neoclassical, and choral, offering a rich and diverse listening experience.
The album features three of Britten's most celebrated compositions: the Serenade for Tenor, Horn & Strings, Les Illuminations, and Nocturne. Each piece is a masterclass in musical storytelling, with Britten's astute gift for setting words to music shining through. The Serenade, in particular, is notable for its virtuoso horn part, which employs natural overtones and is accompanied by strings where individual instruments are added in each song.
Les Illuminations, a setting of poems by Arthur Rimbaud, is a vivid and evocative journey through the poet's imaginative landscapes. The Nocturne, a collection of songs based on poetry by various authors, offers a more intimate and reflective experience, with each song exploring different facets of human emotion and experience.
With a total duration of 1 uur, 14 min, this album is a substantial and rewarding listen, perfect for those seeking to explore the depth and breadth of Britten's musical genius. Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to Britten's work, this album is sure to leave a lasting impression.
Tracks
Britten: Les illuminations, Op. 18: No. 1, FanfareBenjamin Britten, Ian Bostridge, Sir Simon Rattle, Berliner Philharmoniker
Britten: Les illuminations, Op. 18: No. 2, VillesBenjamin Britten, Ian Bostridge, Sir Simon Rattle, Berliner Philharmoniker
Britten: Les illuminations, Op. 18: No. 3a, PhraseBenjamin Britten, Ian Bostridge, Sir Simon Rattle, Berliner Philharmoniker
Britten: Les illuminations, Op. 18: No. 3b, AntiqueBenjamin Britten, Ian Bostridge, Sir Simon Rattle, Berliner Philharmoniker
Britten: Les illuminations, Op. 18: No. 4, RoyautéBenjamin Britten, Ian Bostridge, Sir Simon Rattle, Berliner Philharmoniker
Britten: Les illuminations, Op. 18: No. 5, MarineBenjamin Britten, Ian Bostridge, Sir Simon Rattle, Berliner Philharmoniker
Britten: Les illuminations, Op. 18: No. 6, InterludeBenjamin Britten, Ian Bostridge, Sir Simon Rattle, Berliner Philharmoniker
Britten: Les illuminations, Op. 18: No. 7, Being BeauteousBenjamin Britten, Ian Bostridge, Sir Simon Rattle, Berliner Philharmoniker
Britten: Les illuminations, Op. 18: No. 8, ParadeBenjamin Britten, Ian Bostridge, Sir Simon Rattle, Berliner Philharmoniker
Britten: Les illuminations, Op. 18: No. 9, DépartBenjamin Britten, Ian Bostridge, Sir Simon Rattle, Berliner Philharmoniker
Britten: Serenade, Op. 31: No. 1, PrologueBenjamin Britten, Sir Simon Rattle, Radek Baborák, Berliner Philharmoniker
Britten: Serenade, Op. 31: No. 2, PastoralBenjamin Britten, Ian Bostridge, Sir Simon Rattle, Berliner Philharmoniker
Britten: Serenade, Op. 31: No. 3, NocturneBenjamin Britten, Ian Bostridge, Sir Simon Rattle, Berliner Philharmoniker
Britten: Serenade, Op. 31: No. 4, ElegyBenjamin Britten, Ian Bostridge, Sir Simon Rattle, Berliner Philharmoniker
Britten: Serenade, Op. 31: No. 5, DirgeBenjamin Britten, Ian Bostridge, Sir Simon Rattle, Berliner Philharmoniker
Britten: Serenade, Op. 31: No. 6, HymnBenjamin Britten, Ian Bostridge, Sir Simon Rattle, Berliner Philharmoniker
Britten: Serenade, Op. 31: No. 7, SonnetBenjamin Britten, Ian Bostridge, Sir Simon Rattle, Berliner Philharmoniker
Britten: Serenade, Op. 31: No. 8, EpilogueBenjamin Britten, Sir Simon Rattle, Radek Baborák, Berliner Philharmoniker
Britten: Nocturne, Op. 60: No. 1, On a Poet's Lips I SleptBenjamin Britten, Ian Bostridge, Sir Simon Rattle, Berliner Philharmoniker
Britten: Nocturne, Op. 60: No. 2, The KrakenBenjamin Britten, Ian Bostridge, Sir Simon Rattle, Berliner Philharmoniker
Britten: Nocturne, Op. 60: No. 3, Encinctured with a Twine of LeavesBenjamin Britten, Ian Bostridge, Sir Simon Rattle, Berliner Philharmoniker
Britten: Nocturne, Op. 60: No. 4, Midnight's BellBenjamin Britten, Ian Bostridge, Sir Simon Rattle, Berliner Philharmoniker
Britten: Nocturne, Op. 60: No. 5, But That Night When on My Bed I LayBenjamin Britten, Ian Bostridge, Sir Simon Rattle, Berliner Philharmoniker
Britten: Nocturne, Op. 60: No. 6, The Kind GhostsBenjamin Britten, Ian Bostridge, Sir Simon Rattle, Berliner Philharmoniker
Britten: Nocturne, Op. 60: No. 7, Sleep and PoetryBenjamin Britten, Ian Bostridge, Sir Simon Rattle, Berliner Philharmoniker
Britten: Nocturne, Op. 60: No. 8, Sonnet LXIIIBenjamin Britten, Ian Bostridge, Sir Simon Rattle, Berliner Philharmoniker
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