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Benjamin Britten: Great British Music — Andrew Davis et al. (Apex, 2003) [4CD]

Benjamin Britten: Great British Music — Andrew Davis et al. (Apex, 2003) [4CD].

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Short Description

Andrew Davis (Conductor), BBC Symphony Chorus (Orchestra), BBC Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra) (Apex)

Description

A generous four-disc survey of great British orchestral music with Andrew Davis and the BBC Symphony Orchestra — a conductor with a natural affinity for this repertoire. Expect beloved works by Britten, Elgar, Holst, and Vaughan Williams in solid, sympathetic performances. An affordable entry point for listeners building a British classics collection.

This is a used CD. The disc and case have been inspected and are in good condition. Broken or damaged jewel cases will be replaced before dispatch.

Condition

Disc Very Good Plus (VG+)
A few minor scuffs/scratches. This has been played, but handled with good care — and certainly not abused.
Case/Sleeve Very Good Plus (VG+)
Slight wear, marks, indentations, it may possibly have a cut-out hole (or similar).

Track Listing

# Title Duration
1-1 The Young Person's Guide To The Orchestra, Op.34 - Variations And Fugue On A Theme By Purcell 17:01
Variations On A Theme By Frank Bridge, Op.10
1-2 Introduction And Theme 1:56
1-3 Adagio 2:22
1-4 March 1:12
1-5 Romance 1:43
1-6 Aria Italiano 1:25
1-7 Bourrée Classique 1:33
1-8 Wiener Waltzer 3:06
1-9 Moto Perpetuo 1:11
1-10 Funeral March 3:43
1-11 Chant 1:38
1-12 Fugue And Finale 7:55
Four Sea Interludes
1-13 Dawn 3:12
1-14 Sunday Morning 3:39
1-15 Moonlight 4:18
1-16 Storm 4:32
1-17 Passacaglia, Op.33b 6:49
2-1 Paris: The Song Of A Great City 22:28
2-2 In A Summer Garden 15:11
2-3 Brigg Fair: An English Rhapsody 16:38
2-4 A Walk To The Paradise Garden 10:38
Two Pieces For Small Orchestra
2-5 On Hearing The First Cuckoo In Spring 5:56
2-6 Summer Night On The River 6:00
3-1 Cockaigne Ouverture, Op.40 'In London Town' 14:54
3-2 Introduction An Allegro For Strings, Op.47 14:43
Serenade For String Orchestra, Op.20
3-3 Allegro Placevole 3:28
3-4 Larghetto 5:54
3-5 Allegretto 2:25
Enigma Variations. Op.36
3-6 Introduction (Enigma Theme) 1:26
3-7 C.A.E. 1:55
3-8 H.D.S-P. 0:45
3-9 R.B.T. 1:24
3-10 W.M.B. 0:32
3-11 R.P.A. 2:14
3-12 Ysobel 1:24
3-13 Troyte 0:59
3-14 W.N. 1:54
3-15 Nimrod 4:15
3-16 Dorabella 2:33
3-17 G.R.S. 1:01
3-18 B.G.N. 3:01
3-19 *** (Romanza) 3:51
3-20 E.D.U. (Finale) 4:20
The Planets, Op.32 - Suite For Large Orchestra
4-1 Mars, The Bringer Of War - Allegro 6:42
4-2 Venus, The Bringer Of Peace - Adagio - Andante - Tempo I 8:43
4-3 Mercury, The Winged Messenger - Vivace 3:40
4-4 Jupiter, The Bringer Of Jollity - Allegro Giocoso - Andante Maestoso - Tempo I - Lento Maestoso - Presto 8:09
4-5 Saturn, The Bringer Of Old Age - Adagio - Andante 9:28
4-6 Uranus, The Magician - Allegro - Lento - Largo 6:17
4-7 Neptune, The Mystic - Andante - Allegretto 7:20
4-8 Egdon Heath. Op.47 13:07

Specifications

Apex Classical CD

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