Monthly Archives: May 2013

Poetry in Sound – Britten at the British Library

Posted on May 30, 2013 by goodmorningbritten

(C) BBC, 2013 The British Library is marking the Britten anniversary with a special exhibition. Poetry In Sound: The Music of Benjamin Britten opens tomorrow in the Library’s Folio Society Gallery, running from 31 May until 15 September. In that … Continue reading →

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Listening to Britten – Phantasy Quintet in F minor

Posted on May 30, 2013 by goodmorningbritten

(c) Ben Hogwood Phantasy Quintet in F minor for two violins, two violas and cello (20 January – 25 February 1932, Britten aged 18) Dedication not known Duration 12′ Background and Critical Reception The Phantasy Quintet was one of Britten’s … Continue reading →

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Listening to Britten – Plymouth Town

Posted on May 29, 2013 by goodmorningbritten

(c)Ben Hogwood Plymouth Town – ballet for small orchestra (12 August – 22 November 1931, Britten aged 17) Dedication not known Duration 26′ Background and Critical Reception Plymouth Town is Britten’s first stage work – and marks a watershed for … Continue reading →

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Listening to Britten – Two Psalms

Posted on May 27, 2013 by goodmorningbritten

Wimborne Minster window detail (c) Ben Hogwood Two Psalms – for mixed choir and orchestra (8 July – 26 December 1931, Britten aged 17-18) 1 Psalm 130 (Out from the deep) 2 Psalm 150 (Praise ye the Lord) Dedication not … Continue reading →

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Listening to Britten – String Quartet in D major

Posted on May 25, 2013 by goodmorningbritten

(c) Brian Hogwood String Quartet in D major (8 May – 2 June 1931, Britten aged 17) 1 Allegro maestoso 2 Lento ed espressivo 3 Allegro giocoso Dedication not known Duration 19′ Background and Critical Reception Britten returns to the … Continue reading →

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Listening to Britten – Twelve Variations on a Theme

Posted on May 23, 2013 by goodmorningbritten

Photo (c) Ben Hogwood Twelve Variations on a Theme for piano (March – May 1931, Britten aged 17) Dedication unknown Duration 8’40” Background and Critical Reception The Variations are the first piano piece Britten wrote at the Royal College of … Continue reading →

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Listening to Britten – Christ’s Nativity

Posted on May 15, 2013 by goodmorningbritten

Culross church window detail (c) Ben Hogwood Christ’s Nativity (also known as Thy King’s Birthday) – for soprano, contralto and double choir (13 January – 26 March 1931, Britten aged 17) 1 Christ’s nativity (Henry Vaughan) 2 Sweet was the … Continue reading →

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Listening to Britten – The Moth

Posted on May 13, 2013 by goodmorningbritten

(c) Brian Hogwood The Moth – song for bass and piano (19-20 January 1931, Britten aged 17) Dedication not known Text Walter de la Mare Language English Duration Background and Critical Reception John Bridcut is the author to make the … Continue reading →

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Listening to Britten – Three Character Pieces

Posted on May 12, 2013 by goodmorningbritten

(c) Brian Hogwood Three Character Pieces for piano (16 September – 27 December 1930, Britten aged 17) 1 John 2 Daphne 3 Michael Dedication not explicitly stated Duration 7′ Background and Critical Reception A collection of three short portraits of … Continue reading →

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Listening to Britten – Rondo Concertante

Posted on May 12, 2013 by goodmorningbritten

Royal College of Music, 1930 – image courtesy of Britten 100 Rondo Concertante for piano and strings (6 – 13 October 1930, Britten aged 16) 1 Allegro molto 2 Lento Dedication not known Duration 15′ Background and Critical Reception The … Continue reading →

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