The Collector's Edition

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Tracklist

1CD: Sinfonia da Requiem / Four Sea Interludes and Passacaglia from 'Peter Grimes' / The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra
2CD
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1Canadian Carnival, for orchestra, Op. 19
producer:
John Willan (producer)
trumpet:
Wesley Warren
orchestra:
City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (from 1982-04-22 until 1982-04-23)
conductor:
Simon Rattle (conductor) (from 1982-04-22 until 1982-04-23)
balance engineer:
Michael Sheady (engineer) (from 1982-04-22 until 1982-04-23)
recorded at:
Cheltenham Town Hall in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom (from 1982-04-22 until 1982-04-23)
recording of:
Canadian Carnival, op. 19 (from 1982-04-22 until 1982-04-23)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist)
part of:
Works of Benjamin Britten by opus number (number: op. 19)
14:08
2Diversions, for piano, left hand & orchestra, Op. 21: Theme
producer:
David R. Murray
piano:
Peter Donohoe (British classical pianist) (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
orchestra:
City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
conductor:
Simon Rattle (conductor) (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
balance engineer:
Mike Clements (engineer) (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
recorded at:
Warwick Arts Centre in Coventry, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
recording of:
Diversions for Piano Left Hand and Orchestra, op. 21: Theme (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1940)
part of:
Diversions for Piano Left Hand and Orchestra, op. 21
1:18
3Diversions, for piano, left hand & orchestra, Op. 21: Variation 1: Recitative
producer:
David R. Murray
piano:
Peter Donohoe (British classical pianist) (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
orchestra:
City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
conductor:
Simon Rattle (conductor) (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
balance engineer:
Mike Clements (engineer) (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
recorded at:
Warwick Arts Centre in Coventry, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
recording of:
Diversions for Piano Left Hand and Orchestra, op. 21: Variation I. Recitative (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1940)
part of:
Diversions for Piano Left Hand and Orchestra, op. 21
1:38
4Diversions, for piano, left hand & orchestra, Op. 21: Variation 2: Romance
producer:
David R. Murray
piano:
Peter Donohoe (British classical pianist) (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
orchestra:
City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
conductor:
Simon Rattle (conductor) (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
balance engineer:
Mike Clements (engineer) (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
recorded at:
Warwick Arts Centre in Coventry, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
recording of:
Diversions for Piano Left Hand and Orchestra, op. 21: Variation II. Romance (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1940)
part of:
Diversions for Piano Left Hand and Orchestra, op. 21
1:20
5Diversions, for piano, left hand & orchestra, Op. 21: Variation 3: March
producer:
David R. Murray
piano:
Peter Donohoe (British classical pianist) (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
orchestra:
City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
conductor:
Simon Rattle (conductor) (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
balance engineer:
Mike Clements (engineer) (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
recorded at:
Warwick Arts Centre in Coventry, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
recording of:
Diversions for Piano Left Hand and Orchestra, op. 21: Variation III. March (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1940)
part of:
Diversions for Piano Left Hand and Orchestra, op. 21
1:14
6Diversions, for piano, left hand & orchestra, Op. 21: Variation 4: Arabesque
producer:
David R. Murray
piano:
Peter Donohoe (British classical pianist) (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
orchestra:
City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
conductor:
Simon Rattle (conductor) (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
balance engineer:
Mike Clements (engineer) (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
recorded at:
Warwick Arts Centre in Coventry, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
recording of:
Diversions for Piano Left Hand and Orchestra, op. 21: Variation IV. Arabesque (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1940)
part of:
Diversions for Piano Left Hand and Orchestra, op. 21
1:50
7Diversions, for piano, left hand & orchestra, Op. 21: Variation 5: Chant
producer:
David R. Murray
piano:
Peter Donohoe (British classical pianist) (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
orchestra:
City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
conductor:
Simon Rattle (conductor) (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
balance engineer:
Mike Clements (engineer) (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
recorded at:
Warwick Arts Centre in Coventry, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
recording of:
Diversions for Piano Left Hand and Orchestra, op. 21: Variation V. Chant (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1940)
part of:
Diversions for Piano Left Hand and Orchestra, op. 21
1:47
8Diversions, for piano, left hand & orchestra, Op. 21: Variation 6: Nocturne
producer:
David R. Murray
piano:
Peter Donohoe (British classical pianist) (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
orchestra:
City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
conductor:
Simon Rattle (conductor) (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
balance engineer:
Mike Clements (engineer) (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
recorded at:
Warwick Arts Centre in Coventry, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
recording of:
Diversions for Piano Left Hand and Orchestra, op. 21: Variation VI. Nocturne (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1940)
part of:
Diversions for Piano Left Hand and Orchestra, op. 21
2:00
9Diversions, for piano, left hand & orchestra, Op. 21: Variation 7: Badinerie
producer:
David R. Murray
piano:
Peter Donohoe (British classical pianist) (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
orchestra:
City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
conductor:
Simon Rattle (conductor) (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
balance engineer:
Mike Clements (engineer) (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
recorded at:
Warwick Arts Centre in Coventry, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
recording of:
Diversions for Piano Left Hand and Orchestra, op. 21: Variation VII. Badinerie (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1940)
part of:
Diversions for Piano Left Hand and Orchestra, op. 21
1:20
10Diversions, for piano, left hand & orchestra, Op. 21: Variation 8: Burlesque
producer:
David R. Murray
piano:
Peter Donohoe (British classical pianist) (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
orchestra:
City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
conductor:
Simon Rattle (conductor) (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
balance engineer:
Mike Clements (engineer) (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
recorded at:
Warwick Arts Centre in Coventry, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
recording of:
Diversions for Piano Left Hand and Orchestra, op. 21: Variation VIII. Burlesque (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1940)
part of:
Diversions for Piano Left Hand and Orchestra, op. 21
1:36
11Diversions, for piano, left hand & orchestra, Op. 21: Variation 9: Toccata 1 - Toccata 2 - Cadenza
producer:
David R. Murray
piano:
Peter Donohoe (British classical pianist) (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
orchestra:
City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
conductor:
Simon Rattle (conductor) (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
balance engineer:
Mike Clements (engineer) (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
recorded at:
Warwick Arts Centre in Coventry, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
recording of:
Diversions for Piano Left Hand and Orchestra, op. 21: Variation IXa. Toccata I (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1940)
part of:
Diversions for Piano Left Hand and Orchestra, op. 21
recording of:
Diversions for Piano Left Hand and Orchestra, op. 21: Variation IXb. Toccata II (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1940)
part of:
Diversions for Piano Left Hand and Orchestra, op. 21
2:48
12Diversions, for piano, left hand & orchestra, Op. 21: Variation 10: Adagio
producer:
David R. Murray
piano:
Peter Donohoe (British classical pianist) (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
orchestra:
City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
conductor:
Simon Rattle (conductor) (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
balance engineer:
Mike Clements (engineer) (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
recorded at:
Warwick Arts Centre in Coventry, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
recording of:
Diversions for Piano Left Hand and Orchestra, op. 21: Variation X. Adagio (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1940)
part of:
Diversions for Piano Left Hand and Orchestra, op. 21
4:00
13Diversions, for piano, left hand & orchestra, Op. 21: Variation 11: Finale (Tarantella)
producer:
David R. Murray
piano:
Peter Donohoe (British classical pianist) (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
orchestra:
City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
conductor:
Simon Rattle (conductor) (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
balance engineer:
Mike Clements (engineer) (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
recorded at:
Warwick Arts Centre in Coventry, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
recording of:
Diversions for Piano Left Hand and Orchestra, op. 21: Variation XI. Tarantella (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1940)
part of:
Diversions for Piano Left Hand and Orchestra, op. 21
2:33
14Scottish Ballad, for 2 pianos & orchestra, Op. 26
producer:
John Willan (producer)
orchestra:
City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (from 1982-04-22 until 1982-04-23)
conductor:
Simon Rattle (conductor) (from 1982-04-22 until 1982-04-23)
balance engineer:
Michael Sheady (engineer) (from 1982-04-22 until 1982-04-23)
recorded at:
Cheltenham Town Hall in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom (from 1982-04-22 until 1982-04-23)
recording of:
Scottish Ballad, op. 26 (from 1982-04-22 until 1982-04-23)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist)
part of:
Works of Benjamin Britten by opus number (number: op. 26)
15:23
15Occasional Overture, for orchestra in C major, Op. 38 (withdrawn)
producer:
John Willan (producer)
orchestra:
City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (from 1984-05-23 until 1984-05-24)
conductor:
Simon Rattle (conductor) (from 1984-05-23 until 1984-05-24)
balance engineer:
Michael Sheady (engineer) (from 1984-05-23 until 1984-05-24)
recorded at:
Warwick Arts Centre in Coventry, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom (from 1984-05-23 until 1984-05-24)
recording of:
Occasional Overture, op. 38 (from 1984-05-23 until 1984-05-24)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1941)
part of:
Works of Benjamin Britten by opus number (number: op. 38)
7:18
16An American Overture
producer:
John Willan (producer)
orchestra:
City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (from 1984-05-23 until 1984-05-24)
conductor:
Simon Rattle (conductor) (from 1984-05-23 until 1984-05-24)
balance engineer:
Michael Sheady (engineer) (from 1984-05-23 until 1984-05-24)
recorded at:
Warwick Arts Centre in Coventry, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom (from 1984-05-23 until 1984-05-24)
recording of:
Occasional Overture, op. 27 "An American Overture" (from 1984-05-23 until 1984-05-24)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1941)
part of:
Works of Benjamin Britten by opus number (number: op. 27)
10:35
17The Building of the House, overture for chorus & orchestra, Op. 79
producer:
David R. Murray
choir vocals:
City of Birmingham Symphony Chorus (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
orchestra:
City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
conductor:
Simon Rattle (conductor) (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
balance engineer:
Mike Clements (engineer) (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
recorded at:
Warwick Arts Centre in Coventry, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
recording of:
The Building of the House, op. 79 (for chorus and orchestra) (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (from 1967-01 until 1967-03-16)
premiered at:
Opening of The Snape Maltings Concert Halls (1967-06-02)
part of:
Works of Benjamin Britten by opus number (number: op. 79)
5:02
3CD: Piano Concerto / Violin Concerto / Young Apollo
4CD
5CD
6CD
7CD: The Prince of the Pagodas
8CD: The Prince of the Pagodas
9CD
10CD
11CD: String Quartet No. 2 / String Quartet No. 3
12CD: Cello Suite No. 1 / Cello Suite No. 2 / Cello Suite No. 3
13CD
14CD
15CD: War Requiem (beginning)
16CD: War Requiem (conclusion) / Spring Symphony
17CD
18CD
19CD
20CD: Noye's Fludde / A.M.D.G. / The Ballad of Little Musgrave and Lady Barnard
21CD: The Company of Heaven / Ballad of Heroes / Praise We Great Men
22CD
23CD
24CD
25CD: The Five Canticles / Folksong arrangements
26CD
27CD: Purcell arrangements / Schubert: Die Forelle / Schumann: Frülingsnacht
28CD: Paul Bunyan
29CD: Paul Bunyan
30CD: Peter Grimes
31CD: Peter Grimes
32CD: The Turn of the Screw
33CD: The Turn of the Screw
34CD: A Midsummer Night's Dream
35CD: A Midsummer Night's Dream
36CD: The Rape of Lucretia (abridged version)
37CD: Scenes from Peter Grimes / Folksong arrangements