Tag Archives: William Plomer

Listening to Britten – The Prodigal Son, Op.81

Posted on January 8, 2014 by goodmorningbritten

The Return of the Prodigal Son by Rembrandt (1663-1665). Image courtesy of Wikipedia The Prodigal Son, Op.81, a third parable for church performance (November 1967 – April 1968, Britten aged 54) Dedication for Dmitri Shostakovich Text William Plomer, after Luke … Continue reading →

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Listening to Britten – Choral Dances from Gloriana

Posted on December 23, 2013 by goodmorningbritten

‘Take that you wastrel!’ – Gloriana by Jane Mackay, her personal response to the music. Used with many thanks to the artist, whose work can be viewed on her own website Sounding Art Choral Dances from Gloriana for tenor solo, … Continue reading →

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Listening to Britten – The Burning Fiery Furnace, Op.77

Posted on December 22, 2013 by goodmorningbritten

Design for East Window of the Chapel of St. John’s Hospital, Lichfield by John Piper (1960s). (c) The Piper Estate The Burning Fiery Furnace, Op.77, a second parable for church performance (October 1965 – 5 April 1966, Britten aged 52) … Continue reading →

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Listening to Britten – Curlew River, Op.71

Posted on December 17, 2013 by goodmorningbritten

Tickencote, Rutland: the Norman Chancel Arch by John Piper (1964). (c) The Piper Estate Curlew River, Op.71, a parable for church performance (January – 26 March 1964, Britten aged 50) Dedication To Michael Tippett, in friendship and admiration Text William … Continue reading →

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Listening to Britten – Gloriana, Op.53

Posted on November 10, 2013 by goodmorningbritten

Final March (Act I, Scene 1) – Gloriana (detail) by Jane Mackay, her personal response to the music. Used with many thanks to the artist, whose work can be viewed on her own website Sounding Art Gloriana – Opera in … Continue reading →

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