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 |
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