Monthly Archives: October 2013

Listening to Britten – The Little Sweep, Op.45

Posted on October 31, 2013 by goodmorningbritten

Let’s Make An Opera – a picture of the production made by the City of Birmingham Symphony Chorus and artists for Arthaus. Photo credit not known The Little Sweep the opera from Let’s make an opera, an entertainment for young … Continue reading →

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Listening to Britten – The Beggar’s Opera, Op.43

Posted on October 29, 2013 by goodmorningbritten

Painting of John Gay’s The Beggar’s Opera, Act 5 by William Hogarth The Beggar’s Opera, Op.43 – A ballad-opera by John Gay (1728) realized from the original airs (December 1947 – May 1948, Britten aged 34) Dedication James Lawrie (Board … Continue reading →

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Listening to Britten – Saint Nicolas, Op.42

Posted on October 28, 2013 by goodmorningbritten

The Story of St. Nicholas: Giving Dowry to Three Poor Girls by Fra Angelico (1448) Saint Nicolas, Op.42 – cantata for tenor solo, chorus (SATB), semi-chorus (SA), four boy singers and string orchestra, piano duet, percussion and organ (December 1947 … Continue reading →

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Listening to Britten – Purcell: Job’s curse

Posted on October 27, 2013 by goodmorningbritten

Galliard – Gloriana by Jane Mackay – her visual response to Britten’s music, used with many thanks to the artist. Jane Mackay’s Sounding Art website can be found here Job’s curse, Z191, also known as Let the night perish – … Continue reading →

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Britten through the eyes of…Julius Drake

Posted on October 27, 2013 by goodmorningbritten

Photo (c) Sim Canetty-Clarke Can you remember your first encounter with Britten’s music? I think my first encounter with Britten’s music must have been when I went to play on the Britten-Pears courses. I actually went to play as part … Continue reading →

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Listening to Britten – A Charm of Lullabies, Op.41

Posted on October 27, 2013 by goodmorningbritten

Yarnton Monument by John Piper (1947-8) (c) the John Piper Estate A Charm of Lullabies, Op.41 – for mezzo-soprano and piano (November – 17 December 1947, Britten aged 34) 1 A Cradle Song (William Blake) 2 The Highland Balou (Robert … Continue reading →

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Listening to Britten – Men of Goodwill

Posted on October 26, 2013 by goodmorningbritten

Photo (c) Ben Hogwood Men of Goodwill – Variations on a Christmas Carol (‘God rest ye merry, gentlemen’) for orchestra (pre 18 December 1947, Britten aged 34) Dedication unknown Duration 8′ Background and Critical Reception John Bridcut writes that Britten’s … Continue reading →

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Listening to Britten – Canticle I: My Beloved is Mine, Op.40

Posted on October 26, 2013 by goodmorningbritten

Monument, Boxted by John Piper (1947). (c) The Piper Estate Canticle I: My Beloved is Mine, Op.40 – for high voice and piano (4 – 12 September 1947, Britten aged 33) Dedication This Canticle was written for the Dick Sheppard … Continue reading →

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Listening to Britten – What is a Canticle?

Posted on October 25, 2013 by goodmorningbritten

Antechapel window, Robinson College Chapel, Cambridge, 1978-80 by John Piper. (c) The Piper Estate As Listening to Britten approaches another important area of the composer’s output, I thought it would be useful to get some context on what constitutes a … Continue reading →

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Listening to Britten – Purcell: I attempt from Love’s sickness to fly

Posted on October 25, 2013 by goodmorningbritten

Morris Dance – Gloriana by Jane Mackay – her visual response to Britten’s music, used with many thanks to the artist. Jane Mackay’s Sounding Art website can be found here I attempt from Love’s sickness to fly, Z630/17h (from The … Continue reading →

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