British Music Focus
Christopher Cook presents a concert from the West Road Concert Hall, Cambridge, marking the centenary of Michael Tippett and including a new homage to Tippett by John Woolrich. During the interval, Ivan Hewett delves into
Michael Tippett 's recently published letters to examine the brittle relationship between himself and the other leading British composer of the 20th century, Benjamin Britten.
Ian Bostridge (tenor), Britten Sinfonia , conductor Martyn Brabbins
Purcell, ed Tippett, arr Woolrich Music for While: If Music Be the Food of Love;
Sweeter than Roses (first performance) Tippett Little Music
Beethoven Grosse Fugue in B flat, Op 133 Britten Les Illuminations
John Woolrich The Wayfarer's Night Song (first performance)
Tippett Fantasia Concertante on a theme by Corelli