Nocturnal
An unpresented music sequence exploring Britten's preoccupation with the nocturnal, supernatural and creepy.
The night - what it both reveals and covers up - is a theme which runs throughout Britten's composing career. The first of two unpresented late night, hour-long music sequences delving into Britten's preoccupation with the nocturnal, supernatural and creepy. Including a performance of Britten's Nocturnal by Radio 3 New Generation Artist, guitarist Sean Shibe.
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Benjamin Britten
Nocturnal after John Dowland (Op.70)
Performer: Sean Shibe.![]()
Benjamin Britten
Excerpt Act 3 (A Midsummer Night's Dream Op.64)
Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Benjamin Britten. Singer: Elizabeth Harwood. Singer: Owen Brannigan.- DECCA : 425-663-2.
- DECCA.
- 19.
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Benjamin Britten
Excerpt Act 2 (A Midsummer Night's Dream)
Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Benjamin Britten. Singer: Alfred Deller. Singer: Elizabeth Harwood. Singer: Stephen Terry.- DECCA : 425-663-2.
- DECCA.
- 19.
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Benjamin Britten
Night (Holiday Diary, Op.5)
Performer: Sir Stephen Hough.- DECCA : 478 5547.
- DECCA.
- 16.
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Benjamin Britten
Dirge (Serenade for Tenor, Horn and Strings Op.31)
Singer: Peter Pears. Performer: Barry Tuckwell. Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra. Performer: Benjamin Britten.- DECCA : 478 5525.
- DECCA.
- 18.
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Benjamin Britten
Night piece (Notturno)
Performer: Sir Stephen Hough.- DECCA : 478 5547.
- DECCA.
- 19.
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Benjamin Britten
Oft in the Stilly Night
Singer: Peter Pears. Performer: Benjamin Britten.- DECCA : 430-063 2.
- DECCA.
- 18.
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Benjamin Britten
In the Bleak Midwinter (A Boy Was Born Op.3)
Choir: Choristers of St. Paul's Cathedral. Performer: John Scott.- COLLINS : 12862.
- COLLINS.
- 19.
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Henry Purcell
See, even Night Herself is Here (The Fairy Queen)
Singer: Norma Burrowes. Orchestra: English Chamber Orchestra. Conductor: Benjamin Britten.- DECCA : 478 5878.
- DECCA.
- 15.
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Franz Schubert
Des Baches Wiegenlied (Die Schone Mullerin)
Singer: Peter Pears. Performer: Benjamin Britten.- DECCA : 452-402 2.
- Decca.
- 20.
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Benjamin Britten
A Midsummer night's dream - opera in 3 acts Op.64
Conductor: Benjamin Britten. Performer: Elizabeth Harwood. Performer: Owen Brannigan. Performer: London S O..- DECCA.
- 425-663-2.
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Benjamin Britten
Holiday diary - suite Op.5 for piano
Performer: Sir Stephen Hough.- DECCA.
- 478 5547.
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Benjamin Britten
Oft in the stilly night - folksong arr. Britten
Performer: Benjamin Britten. Performer: Peter Pears.- DECCA.
- 430-063 2.
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Benjamin Britten
A Boy was born - choral variations Op.3 vers. original [1933]
Performer: John Scott. Performer: Choristers of St. Paul's Cathedral.- COLLINS.
- 12862.
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Franz Schubert
Die Schone Mullerin - song-cycle D.795
Performer: Benjamin Britten. Performer: Peter Pears.- Decca.
- 452 402 2.
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Benjamin Britten
Nocturnal after John Dowland Op.70 for guitar
Performer: Sean Shibe.![]()
Henry Purcell
The Fairy Queen - opera Z.629
Conductor: Benjamin Britten. Performer: Norma Burrowes. Performer: English Chamber Orchestra.- DECCA.
- 478 5878.
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Benjamin Britten
Night piece (Notturno) for piano
Performer: Sir Stephen Hough.- DECCA.
- 478 5547.
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Benjamin Britten
Serenade Op.31 for tenor, horn and string orchestra
Performer: Barry Tuckwell. Performer: Benjamin Britten. Performer: Peter Pears. Performer: London Symphony Orchestra.- DECCA.
- 478 5525.
Broadcast
- Sat 23 Nov 201300:00BBC Radio 3
