Ballet, Britten (composer)
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Edward Gardner conducts Britten
RecommendedNicky Spence (tenor), London Philharmonic Orchestra, Edward Gardner
Rarely since Britten’s own classic Decca recording have I heard a performance of the Sinfonia da Requiem bristling with such visceral energy and structural inevitably as this new account from... —
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Presto Recording of the Week, 30th May 2025
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Gramophone Magazine, August 2025, Editor's Choice
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Presto Recordings of the Year, Finalist 2025
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All of the song transcriptions are beautifully rendered. Errera fully embraces her role as a surrogate vocalist in this repertoire, lavishing a rich and lovely tone, and elegant phrasing, upon... —
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Opus Klassik Awards, 2023, Nominated - Young Talent
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Penguin Guide, Rosette
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Special offer. Antal Doráti: The Mercury Masters
RecommendedThe Mono Recordings
Antal Dorati, Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra
this is a special release because of the importance of these Mercury recordings in the history of symphonic music in America. The majority of the material (22 of the 31 CDs) has never been released... —
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Presto Recordings of the Year, Finalist 2023, Shortlisted - Box Set of the Year
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International Classical Music Awards, 2024, Nominated - Historical
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Special offer. Stravinsky: The Firebird & Britten: Sinfonia da Requiem
Staatskapelle Dresden, Rudolf Kempe
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Legendary Recordings: Josef Vlach & Czech Chamber Orchestra
RecommendedCzech Chamber Orchestra, Josef Vlach
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Building a Library, January 2018, Also Recommended
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Special offer. Slatkin conducts Britten & Colin McPhee
BBC Symphony Orchestra, Elizabeth Burley, John Alley (piano), Benjamin Britten, Colin McPhee (pianos), Leonard Slatkin
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Dance!
Daniel Hope (violin), Zürcher Kammerorchester (chamber orchestra), Benjamin Günst (violin), Jenö Lisztes (cimbalom), Omar Massa (bandoneon), Stephane Logerot (bass), Joscho Stephan (guitar), Jacques Ammon (piano), Marie-Pierre Langlamet (harp)
There are...treasures, all led by this charismatic musician with great verve and style in a hugely enjoyable and imaginative programme delivered with all of Hope’s customary panache. —
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David Bowie narrates Prokofiev's Peter and the Wolf & The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra
RecommendedHugh Downs (narrator), David Bowie (narrator)
Philadelphia Orchestra, Eugene Ormandy
David Bowie's disarmingly charming narration of the Prokofiev wears its years remarkably well. Ormandy and the Philadelphia are sympathetic partners and relish the virtuosity of the Britten. —
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Building a Library, June 2023, Also Recommended
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Spirit of England II
Martin Jones (piano)
English String Orchestra, English Symphony Orchestra, Philharmonia Orchestra, William Boughton
