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Composer of the Week: Britten

on BBC Radio 3

The nature of Benjamin Britten 's expression in his religious works suggests a relationship with religion and religious ideas which was complex and ambivalent. Donald Macleod considers the powerful visual imagery that Britten brought to his late religious works.
The Burning Fiery Furnace, Op 77 (excerpt)
English Opera Group, conducted by the Composer
Canticle No 4: Journey of the Magi, Op 86 Peter Pears (tenor), James Bowman
(countertenor), Benjamin Britten (piano) Owen Wingrave , Op 85 (excerpt)
ECO, conducted by the Composer Sacred and Profane, Op 91 Wilbye Consort

Contributors

Unknown:
Benjamin Britten
Unknown:
Donald MacLeod
Tenor:
James Bowman
Piano:
Benjamin Britten
Piano:
Owen Wingrave
Herald:
Peter Leeming(baritone)
Astrologer:
Bryan Drake(baritone)
Nebuchadnezzar:
Peter Pears(tenor)
Owen Wingrave:
Benjamin Luxon(baritone)
Kate Julian:
Janet Baker(mezzo)
Lechmere:
Nigel Douglas(tenor)

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