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Benjamin Britten (1913-76) The Early Years
Our beloved Benjamin Britten , young friend, pupil and quasi-adopted son, is probably the outstanding composer of the present young men here.
(FRANK BRIDGE)
Four French Songs (1928) JILL GOMEZ (soprano) CBSO/SIMON RATTLE
A Hymn to the Virgin (1930, rev 1934)
CHOIR OF NEW COLLEGE, OXFORD directed by DAVID LUMSDEN
Sailing (Holiday Diary, Op 5) ERIC PARKIN (piano)
Variations on a theme of Frank Bridge, Op 10
ECO/THE COMPOSER: records Producer PAUL HINDMARSH BBC Manchester

Contributors

Unknown:
Benjamin Britten
Unknown:
Benjamin Britten
Soprano:
Jill Gomez
Directed By:
David Lumsden
Piano:
Eric Parkin
Source: Radio Times

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