| Description |
1 audio disc : digital, stereophonic ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Playing Time |
001631 001800 002700 |
| Note |
The 1st work is a theme and variations; the 2nd-3rd works for string orchestra. |
| Performer |
London Symphony Orchestra (1st work) ; English Chamber Orchestra (2nd-3rd works) ; the composer conducting. |
| Event |
Recorded 1963 (1st work) and 1967 (3rd work), in Kingsway Hall, London, and 1968, The Maltings, Snape (2nd work). |
| Note |
Previously released material (p1964-p1969). |
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Compact disc. |
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Durations: 16:31; 18:00; 27:00. |
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Program notes by Roger Nichols, in English with French and German translations, inserted in container. |
| Contents |
The young person's guide to the orchestra, op. 34 (16:31) -- Simple symphony, for string orchestra, op. 4: I. Boisterous Bourée -- Allegro ritmico (3:23) -- II. Playful Pizzicato -- Presto possibile pizzicato sempre (3:03) -- III. Sentimental Saraband -- Poco lento e pesante (7:53) -- IV. Frolicsome Finale -- Prestissimo con fuoco (2:58) -- Variations on a theme of Frank Bridge, for string orchestra, op. 10: Introduction and Theme (1:56) -- Adagio (2:24) -- March (1:07) -- Romance (1:38) -- Aria Italiana (1:19) -- Bourée Classique (1:16) -- Wiener Walzer (2:41) -- Moto Perpetuo (1:11) -- Funeral March (3:59) -- Chant (1:38) -- Fugue and Finale (7:35). |
| Note |
GMD: sound recording;. |
| Subject |
Variations (Orchestra)
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Symphonies (String orchestra)
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Variations (String orchestra)
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| Genre/Form |
Compact discs.
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| Subject |
Compact discs.
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| Genre/Form |
Compact discs.
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| Added Author |
Britten, Benjamin, 1913-1976. Conductor.
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Britten, Benjamin, 1913-1976.
Young person's guide to the orchestra.
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Britten, Benjamin, 1913-1976.
Simple symphony.
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Britten, Benjamin, 1913-1976.
Variations on a theme of Frank Bridge.
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London Symphony Orchestra. Performer.
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English Chamber Orchestra. Performer.
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| Added Title |
Orchestra music. Selections
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Simple symphony.
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Variations on a theme of Frank Bridge.
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| Standard No. |
2894175092 |
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028941750921 |
| Music No. |
417 509-2 London |
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