The Complete Works

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Tracklist

CD 1: Paul Bunyan, Op.17
CD 2: Paul Bunyan, Op.17
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1Paul Bunyan, op. 17, Act 2: Bunyan's Good Morning
choir vocals:
Chorus of the Plymouth Music Series (in 1987-05)
spoken vocals:
James Lawless (in 1987-05)
orchestra:
Orchestra of the Plymouth Music Series (in 1987-05)
conductor:
Philip Brunelle (organist and conductor) (in 1987-05)
performer:
Soloists, Chorus & Orchestra of the Plymouth Music Series
recorded at:
Ordway Music Theater in Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States (in 1987-05)
recording of:
Paul Bunyan, op. 17: Act II. Scene 1. Bunyan's Good Morning (Voice of Paul Bunyan)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist)
librettist:
W. H. Auden
part of:
Paul Bunyan, op. 17: Act II. Scene 1
Benjamin Britten3:15
2Paul Bunyan, op. 17, Act 2: Shears' Song: "It Has Always Been My Dream"
baritone vocals:
James Bohn (bass-baritone) (in 1987-05) and James McKeel (in 1987-05)
spoken vocals:
James Lawless (in 1987-05)
orchestra:
Orchestra of the Plymouth Music Series (in 1987-05)
conductor:
Philip Brunelle (organist and conductor) (in 1987-05)
performer:
Soloists, Chorus & Orchestra of the Plymouth Music Series
recorded at:
Ordway Music Theater in Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States (in 1987-05)
recording of:
Paul Bunyan, op. 17: Act II. Scene 1. Shears's Song (John Shears, Farmer's Chorus, Paul Bunyan, Hel Helson)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist)
librettist:
W. H. Auden
part of:
Paul Bunyan, op. 17: Act II. Scene 1
Benjamin Britten0:46
3Paul Bunyan, op. 17, Act 2: Bunyan's Warning
spoken vocals:
James Lawless (in 1987-05)
orchestra:
Orchestra of the Plymouth Music Series (in 1987-05)
conductor:
Philip Brunelle (organist and conductor) (in 1987-05)
performer:
Soloists, Chorus & Orchestra of the Plymouth Music Series
recorded at:
Ordway Music Theater in Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States (in 1987-05)
recording of:
Paul Bunyan, op. 17: Act II. Scene 1. Bunyan's Warning (Paul Bunyan)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist)
librettist:
W. H. Auden
part of:
Paul Bunyan, op. 17: Act II. Scene 1
Benjamin Britten0:26
4Paul Bunyan, op. 17, Act 2: Farmers' Song: "The Shanty
baritone vocals:
James McKeel (in 1987-05)
choir vocals:
Chorus of the Plymouth Music Series (in 1987-05)
orchestra:
Orchestra of the Plymouth Music Series (in 1987-05)
conductor:
Philip Brunelle (organist and conductor) (in 1987-05)
performer:
Soloists, Chorus & Orchestra of the Plymouth Music Series
recorded at:
Ordway Music Theater in Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States (in 1987-05)
recording of:
Paul Bunyan, op. 17: Act II. Scene 1. Farmers' Song (John Shears, Second Solo, Chorus)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist)
librettist:
W. H. Auden
part of:
Paul Bunyan, op. 17: Act II. Scene 1
Benjamin Britten2:11
5Paul Bunyan, op. 17, Act 2: Farmers' Exit
baritone vocals:
Benjamin Allen (baritone) (in 1987-05), James Bohn (bass-baritone) (in 1987-05), Stanford Felix (baritone) (in 1987-05), Jay Ramos (in 1987-05) and Richard Allison (composer) (in 1987-05)
orchestra:
Orchestra of the Plymouth Music Series (in 1987-05)
conductor:
Philip Brunelle (organist and conductor) (in 1987-05)
performer:
Soloists, Chorus & Orchestra of the Plymouth Music Series
recorded at:
Ordway Music Theater in Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States (in 1987-05)
recording of:
Paul Bunyan, op. 17: Act II. Scene 1. Farmers' Exit (Cronies, Hel Helson)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist)
librettist:
W. H. Auden
part of:
Paul Bunyan, op. 17: Act II. Scene 1
Benjamin Britten1:14
6Paul Bunyan, op. 17, Act 2: The Mocking Of Hel Helson: "Heron, Heron Winging By"
baritone vocals:
James Bohn (bass-baritone) (in 1987-05)
choir vocals:
Chorus of the Plymouth Music Series (in 1987-05)
mezzo-soprano vocals:
Janice Hardy (in 1987-05) and Sue Herber (in 1987-05)
soprano vocals:
Maria Jette (in 1987-05)
orchestra:
Orchestra of the Plymouth Music Series (in 1987-05)
conductor:
Philip Brunelle (organist and conductor) (in 1987-05)
performer:
Soloists, Chorus & Orchestra of the Plymouth Music Series
recorded at:
Ordway Music Theater in Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States (in 1987-05)
recording of:
Paul Bunyan, op. 17: Act II. Scene 1. The Mocking of Hel Helson (Hel Helson, Heron, Moon, Wind, Beetie, Squirrel, Fido, Chorus)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist)
librettist:
W. H. Auden
part of:
Paul Bunyan, op. 17: Act II. Scene 1
Benjamin Britten6:13
7Paul Bunyan, op. 17, Act 2: Fido's Sympathy: "Won't You Tell Me What's the Matter?"
baritone vocals:
James Bohn (bass-baritone) (in 1987-05)
soprano vocals:
Maria Jette (in 1987-05)
orchestra:
Orchestra of the Plymouth Music Series (in 1987-05)
conductor:
Philip Brunelle (organist and conductor) (in 1987-05)
performer:
Soloists, Chorus & Orchestra of the Plymouth Music Series
recorded at:
Ordway Music Theater in Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States (in 1987-05)
recording of:
Paul Bunyan, op. 17: Act II. Scene 1. Fido's Sympathy (Fido)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist)
librettist:
W. H. Auden
part of:
Paul Bunyan, op. 17: Act II. Scene 1
Benjamin Britten0:43
8Paul Bunyan, op. 17, Act 2: Cats' Creed: "Let Man the Romantic in Vision Espy"
baritone vocals:
Benjamin Allen (baritone) (in 1987-05), James Bohn (bass-baritone) (in 1987-05), Stanford Felix (baritone) (in 1987-05), Jay Ramos (in 1987-05) and Richard Allison (composer) (in 1987-05)
mezzo-soprano vocals:
Janice Hardy (in 1987-05) and Sue Herber (in 1987-05)
spoken vocals:
James Lawless (in 1987-05)
orchestra:
Orchestra of the Plymouth Music Series (in 1987-05)
conductor:
Philip Brunelle (organist and conductor) (in 1987-05)
performer:
Soloists, Chorus & Orchestra of the Plymouth Music Series
recorded at:
Ordway Music Theater in Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States (in 1987-05)
recording of:
Paul Bunyan, op. 17: Act II. Scene 1. Cats' Creed (Moppet, Poppet, Voice of Paul Bunyan, Cronies, Hel Helson)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist)
librettist:
W. H. Auden
part of:
Paul Bunyan, op. 17: Act II. Scene 1
Benjamin Britten1:49
9Paul Bunyan, op. 17, Act 2: The Fight: "What Is It? What's Happening?"
choir vocals:
Chorus of the Plymouth Music Series (in 1987-05)
orchestra:
Orchestra of the Plymouth Music Series (in 1987-05)
conductor:
Philip Brunelle (organist and conductor) (in 1987-05)
performer:
Soloists, Chorus & Orchestra of the Plymouth Music Series
recorded at:
Ordway Music Theater in Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States (in 1987-05)
recording of:
Paul Bunyan, op. 17: Act II. Scene 1. The Fight (Chorus)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist)
librettist:
W. H. Auden
part of:
Paul Bunyan, op. 17: Act II. Scene 1
Benjamin Britten1:27
10Paul Bunyan, op. 17, Act 2: Love Duet: "Move, Move From the Trysting Stone"
choir vocals:
Chorus of the Plymouth Music Series (in 1987-05)
soprano vocals:
Elisabeth Comeaux Nelson (in 1987-05)
tenor vocals:
Clifton Ware (in 1987-05)
orchestra:
Orchestra of the Plymouth Music Series (in 1987-05)
conductor:
Philip Brunelle (organist and conductor) (in 1987-05)
performer:
Soloists, Chorus & Orchestra of the Plymouth Music Series
recorded at:
Ordway Music Theater in Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States (in 1987-05)
recording of:
Paul Bunyan, op. 17: Act II. Scene 1. Love Duet (Tiny, Slim, Chorus)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist)
librettist:
W. H. Auden
part of:
Paul Bunyan, op. 17: Act II. Scene 1
Benjamin Britten2:29
11Paul Bunyan, op. 17, Act 2: Mock Funeral March: "Take Away the Body and Lay It On the Ice"
baritone vocals:
Benjamin Allen (baritone) (in 1987-05), James Bohn (bass-baritone) (in 1987-05), Stanford Felix (baritone) (in 1987-05), Jay Ramos (in 1987-05) and Richard Allison (composer) (in 1987-05)
choir vocals:
Chorus of the Plymouth Music Series (in 1987-05)
spoken vocals:
James Lawless (in 1987-05)
orchestra:
Orchestra of the Plymouth Music Series (in 1987-05)
conductor:
Philip Brunelle (organist and conductor) (in 1987-05)
performer:
Soloists, Chorus & Orchestra of the Plymouth Music Series
recorded at:
Ordway Music Theater in Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States (in 1987-05)
recording of:
Paul Bunyan, op. 17: Act II. Scene 1. Mock Funeral March (Cronies, Hel Helson, Paul Bunyan, Chorus)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist)
librettist:
W. H. Auden
part of:
Paul Bunyan, op. 17: Act II. Scene 1
Benjamin Britten4:45
12Paul Bunyan, op. 17, Act 2: Hymn: "O Great Day Of Discovery!"
baritone vocals:
James Bohn (bass-baritone) (in 1987-05)
choir vocals:
Chorus of the Plymouth Music Series (in 1987-05)
soprano vocals:
Elisabeth Comeaux Nelson (in 1987-05)
spoken vocals:
James Lawless (in 1987-05)
tenor vocals:
Clifton Ware (in 1987-05)
orchestra:
Orchestra of the Plymouth Music Series (in 1987-05)
conductor:
Philip Brunelle (organist and conductor) (in 1987-05)
performer:
Soloists, Chorus & Orchestra of the Plymouth Music Series
recorded at:
Ordway Music Theater in Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States (in 1987-05)
recording of:
Paul Bunyan, op. 17: Act II. Scene 1. Hymn (Paul Bunyan, Hel Helson, Tiny, Slim, Chorus)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist)
librettist:
W. H. Auden
part of:
Paul Bunyan, op. 17: Act II. Scene 1
Benjamin Britten3:06
13Paul Bunyan, op. 17, Act 2: Third Ballad Interlude: "So Helson Smiled and Bunyan Smiled"
vocals:
Pop Wagner (in 1987-05)
conductor:
Philip Brunelle (organist and conductor)
performer:
Soloists, Chorus & Orchestra of the Plymouth Music Series
recorded at:
Ordway Music Theater in Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States (in 1987-05)
recording of:
Paul Bunyan, op. 17: Act II. Scene 1. Third Ballad Interlude (Narrator)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist)
librettist:
W. H. Auden
part of:
Paul Bunyan, op. 17: Act II. Scene 1
Benjamin Britten2:06
14Paul Bunyan, op. 17, Act 2: The Christmas Party: "Rah! Another Slice Of Turkey"
choir vocals:
Chorus of the Plymouth Music Series (in 1987-05)
mezzo-soprano vocals:
Janice Hardy (in 1987-05) and Sue Herber (in 1987-05)
soprano vocals:
Maria Jette (in 1987-05)
orchestra:
Orchestra of the Plymouth Music Series (in 1987-05)
conductor:
Philip Brunelle (organist and conductor) (in 1987-05)
performer:
Soloists, Chorus & Orchestra of the Plymouth Music Series
recorded at:
Ordway Music Theater in Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States (in 1987-05)
partial recording of:
Paul Bunyan, op. 17: Act II. Scene 2. The Christmas Party (Fido, Moppet, Poppet, Inkslinger, 3 Solos from Chorus, John Shears, Western Union Boy, Chorus)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist)
librettist:
W. H. Auden
part of:
Paul Bunyan, op. 17: Act II. Scene 2
Benjamin Britten1:56
15Paul Bunyan, op. 17, Act 2: "Dear Friends, With Your Leave"Benjamin Britten1:03
16Paul Bunyan, op. 17, Act 2: "Carry Her Over the Water"
choir vocals:
Chorus of the Plymouth Music Series (in 1987-05)
mezzo-soprano vocals:
Janice Hardy (in 1987-05) and Sue Herber (in 1987-05)
soprano vocals:
Maria Jette (in 1987-05)
orchestra:
Orchestra of the Plymouth Music Series (in 1987-05)
conductor:
Philip Brunelle (organist and conductor) (in 1987-05)
performer:
Soloists, Chorus & Orchestra of the Plymouth Music Series
recorded at:
Ordway Music Theater in Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States (in 1987-05)
partial recording of:
Paul Bunyan, op. 17: Act II. Scene 2. The Christmas Party (Fido, Moppet, Poppet, Inkslinger, 3 Solos from Chorus, John Shears, Western Union Boy, Chorus)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist)
librettist:
W. H. Auden
part of:
Paul Bunyan, op. 17: Act II. Scene 2
Benjamin Britten1:21
17Paul Bunyan, op. 17, Act 2: "Where We Are Is Not Very Far"
baritone vocals:
James Bohn (bass-baritone) (in 1987-05)
choir vocals:
Chorus of the Plymouth Music Series (in 1987-05)
soprano vocals:
Elisabeth Comeaux Nelson (in 1987-05)
tenor vocals:
Dan Dressen (tenor) (in 1987-05) and James Westbrock (in 1987-05)
orchestra:
Orchestra of the Plymouth Music Series (in 1987-05)
conductor:
Philip Brunelle (organist and conductor) (in 1987-05)
performer:
Soloists, Chorus & Orchestra of the Plymouth Music Series
recorded at:
Ordway Music Theater in Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States (in 1987-05)
partial recording of:
Paul Bunyan, op. 17: Act II. Scene 2. The Christmas Party (Fido, Moppet, Poppet, Inkslinger, 3 Solos from Chorus, John Shears, Western Union Boy, Chorus)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist)
librettist:
W. H. Auden
part of:
Paul Bunyan, op. 17: Act II. Scene 2
Benjamin Britten2:15
18Paul Bunyan, op. 17, Act 2: "A Telegram From Hollywood"Benjamin Britten1:29
19Paul Bunyan, op. 17, Act 2: "We Always Knew That One Day You"Benjamin Britten1:36
20Paul Bunyan, op. 17, Act 2: Bunyan's Farewell
spoken vocals:
James Lawless (in 1987-05)
orchestra:
Orchestra of the Plymouth Music Series (in 1987-05)
conductor:
Philip Brunelle (organist and conductor) (in 1987-05)
performer:
Soloists, Chorus & Orchestra of the Plymouth Music Series
recorded at:
Ordway Music Theater in Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States (in 1987-05)
recording of:
Paul Bunyan, op. 17: Act II. Scene 2. Bunyan's Farewell (Voice of Paul Bunyan)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist)
librettist:
W. H. Auden
part of:
Paul Bunyan, op. 17: Act II. Scene 2
Benjamin Britten2:13
21Paul Bunyan, op. 17, Act 2: Litany: "The Campfire Embers Are Black and Cold"
baritone vocals:
James Bohn (bass-baritone) (in 1987-05)
choir vocals:
Chorus of the Plymouth Music Series (in 1987-05)
mezzo-soprano vocals:
Janice Hardy (in 1987-05) and Sue Herber (in 1987-05)
soprano vocals:
Elisabeth Comeaux Nelson (in 1987-05) and Maria Jette (in 1987-05)
spoken vocals:
James Lawless (in 1987-05)
tenor vocals:
Dan Dressen (tenor) (in 1987-05) and Clifton Ware (in 1987-05)
orchestra:
Orchestra of the Plymouth Music Series (in 1987-05)
conductor:
Philip Brunelle (organist and conductor) (in 1987-05)
performer:
Soloists, Chorus & Orchestra of the Plymouth Music Series
recorded at:
Ordway Music Theater in Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States (in 1987-05)
recording of:
Paul Bunyan, op. 17: Act II. Scene 2. Litany (Fido, Moppet, Poppet, Tiny, Slim, Paul Bunyan, Hel Helson, Inkslinger, Chorus)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist)
librettist:
W. H. Auden
part of:
Paul Bunyan, op. 17: Act II. Scene 2
Benjamin Britten6:01
22Paul Bunyan, op. 17, Appendix: Overture
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra (in 1989-06)
conductor:
Philip Brunelle (organist and conductor) (in 1989-06)
performer:
Soloists, Chorus & Orchestra of the Plymouth Music Series
recorded at:
Henry Wood Hall (London) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1989-06)
partial recording of:
Paul Bunyan, op. 17
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist)
librettist:
W. H. Auden
part of:
Works of Benjamin Britten by opus number (number: op. 17)
Benjamin Britten5:01
23Paul Bunyan, op. 17, Appendix: Inkslinger's Love Song
choir vocals:
London Philharmonic Choir (in 1989-06)
tenor vocals:
Dan Dressen (tenor) (in 1989-06)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra (in 1989-06)
conductor:
Philip Brunelle (organist and conductor) (in 1989-06)
performer:
Soloists, Chorus & Orchestra of the Plymouth Music Series
recorded at:
Henry Wood Hall (London) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1989-06)
partial recording of:
Paul Bunyan, op. 17
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist)
librettist:
W. H. Auden
part of:
Works of Benjamin Britten by opus number (number: op. 17)
Benjamin Britten3:38
24Paul Bunyan, op. 17, Appendix: Lullaby Of Dream Shadows
choir vocals:
London Philharmonic Choir (in 1989-06)
soprano vocals:
Patricia Forbes (soprano) (in 1989-06) and Bronwen Mills (soprano) (in 1989-06)
tenor vocals:
Andrew Murgatroyd (in 1989-06) and Angus Smith (tenor) (in 1989-06)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra (in 1989-06)
conductor:
Philip Brunelle (organist and conductor) (in 1989-06)
performer:
Soloists, Chorus & Orchestra of the Plymouth Music Series
recorded at:
Henry Wood Hall (London) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1989-06)
partial recording of:
Paul Bunyan, op. 17
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist)
librettist:
W. H. Auden
part of:
Works of Benjamin Britten by opus number (number: op. 17)
Benjamin Britten9:00
CD 3: Peter Grimes, Op.33
CD 4: Peter Grimes, Op.33
CD 5: The Rape of Lucretia, Op.37
CD 6: The Rape of Lucretia, Op.37
CD 7: Albert Herring, Op.39
CD 8: Albert Herring, Op.39
CD 9: Billy Budd, Op.50
CD 10: Billy Budd, Op.50
CD 11: Gloriana, Op.53
CD 12: Gloriana, Op.53
CD 13: The Turn of the Screw, Op.54
CD 14: The Turn of the Screw, Op.54
CD 15: A Midsummer Night's Dream, Op.64
CD 16: A Midsummer Night's Dream, Op.64
CD 17: Owen Wingrave, Op. 85
CD 18: Owen Wingrave, Op. 85
CD 19: Death in Venice, Op.88
CD 20: Death in Venice, Op.88
CD 21: The Beggar's Opera Realised Britten, Op. 43
CD 22: The Beggar's Opera Realised Britten, Op. 43
CD 23: Noye's Fludde, Op.59 / The Golden Vanity - A Vaudeville for boys & piano, Op.78
CD 24: Curlew River, Op.71
CD 25: The Burning Fiery Furnace, Op.77
CD 26: The Prodigal Son - Third Parable for Church Performance
CD 27: The Little Sweep (Let's make an opera), Op.45 / The Children's Crusade, Op.82
CD 28: The Prince of the Pagodas, Op.57
CD 29: The Prince of the Pagodas, Op.57 / Plymouth Town
CD 30: Night Mail / The Tocher (Rossini Suite) / The King's Stamp / Negroes - Music from GPO Film / The Way To The Sea / Telegrams / Peace Of Britain / Men Behind The Meters / Coal Face / When You're Feeling Like Expressing Your Affection
CD 31: Love From A Stranger / Johnson Over Jordan (Suite) / The Rescue Of Penelope
CD 32: The Company Of Heaven / The Sword In The Stone / Russian Funeral - march for brass and percussion (1936) / / Fanfare: 'The Eagle has Two Heads' / / On The Frontier / This Way To The Tomb
CD 33: War Requiem, Op.66
CD 34: Spring Symphony, Op.44 / Cantata Academica, (Carmen basiliense) Op.62 / / Hymn to St. Cecilia (1942), Op.27
CD 35: Saint Nicolas, Op.42 / 5 Flower Songs, Op. 47 / Cantata Misericordium, Op.69
CD 36: A boy was born, Op.3 / Corpus Christi Carol / A Wealden Trio - Christmas Song of the Women / The Sycamore Tree / A Shepherd's Carol (1944) / Christ's Nativity - Christmas Suite For Chorus / Ceremony of Carols, Op.28 / The Holly and the Ivy
CD 37
CD 38
CD 39
CD 40
CD 41
CD 42
CD 43
CD 44
CD 45
CD 46
CD 47
CD 48
CD 49
CD 50
CD 51
CD 52
CD 53
CD 54
CD 55
CD 56
CD 57
CD 58
CD 59
CD 60
CD 61
CD 62
CD 63
CD 64
CD 65: Canticle II, Abraham and Isaac, Op.51 / Songs From "Friday Afternoons", Op.7 / On this island, Op.11 / Four Cabaret Songs / Sweet Was The Song / Missa brevis, Op.63 / Piano Concerto, Op.13 / Our Hunting Fathers, Op.8
DVD 66: The 1967 Recording Of "The Burning Fiery Furnace"