Benjamin Britten - Simple Symphony Op4 A Ceremony Of Carols
Review by Tiffany Gill
The album Simple Symphony Op4 A Ceremony Of Carols by Benjamin Britten is a masterpiece that showcases the composer's immense talent and creativity. The album comprises two works by Britten, Simple Symphony Op. 4 and A Ceremony of Carols, both of which are performed by the English Chamber Orchestra and the Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge.
The Simple Symphony Op. 4 is a delightful four-movement work that is based on themes from Britten's childhood compositions. The orchestra's performance of the work is outstanding, and they bring out the playful and whimsical nature of the music. The first movement, "Boisterous Bourrée," is lively and energetic, while the second movement, "Playful Pizzicato," is light and delicate. The third movement, "Sentimental Sarabande," is poignant and emotional, and the final movement, "Frolicsome Finale," is a lively and joyous conclusion to the work.
A Ceremony of Carols is a choral work that was composed in 1942 while Britten was crossing the Atlantic during World War II. The work is based on medieval texts and features a choir of treble voices accompanied by a harp. The performance by the Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge is exceptional, and they bring out the haunting beauty of the music. The opening movement, "Procession," sets the tone for the work, and the following movements, such as "Wolcum Yole!" and "There is no rose," are mesmerizing and enchanting. The work concludes with "This Little Babe," a powerful and dramatic movement that leaves a lasting impression on the listener.
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Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd Mov: Playful Pizzicato (Presto Possibile) | ||
| Balulalow | ||
| A Ceremony Of Carols, Op.28 | ||
| 1st Mov: Boisterous Bourrée (Allegro Ritmico) | ||
| That Yonge Child | ||
| As Dew In Aprille | ||
| This Little Babe | ||
| There Is No Rose | ||
| Deo Gracias | ||
| In Freezing Winter Night | ||
| Interlude | ||
| 4th Mov: Frolicsome Finale (Prestissimo Con Fuoco) | ||
| Wolcum Yole | ||
| 3rd Mov: Sentimental Saraband (Poco Lento Pesante) | ||
| Recession | ||
| Simple Symphony, Op.4 | ||
| Spring Carol | ||
| Procession |
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Formats
- Vinyl
- LP
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Choir | The Copenhagen Boys Choir |
| Conductor | Benjamin Britten, Sir Eugene Goossens |
| Harp | Enid Simon |
| Orchestra | The New Symphony Orchestra Of London |
Notes
Sleeve does not appear to be original - the front is a print stuck onto the original sleeve, and the back does not match.About Benjamin Britten
Real Name
- Edward Benjamin Britten
Name Vars
- (Edward) Benjamin (Lord Britten Of Aldeburgh) Britten
- B Britten
- B. BRITTEN
- B. Britenas
- B. Britn
- B. Britteh
- B. Britten
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- Bendžamin Britn
- Benj. Britten
- Benjamin Britten (Lord Britten Of Aldeburgh)
- Benjamin E. Britten
- Benjamin, Lord Britten
- Brittain
- Britten
- Britten, Benjamin
- Britten, Benjamin (Lord Britten of Aldeburgh)
- Britten:
- Edward Benjamin Britten
- Sir Benjamin Britten
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- Μπέντζαμιν Μπρίττεν
- Б. Бриттен
- Б. Бритън
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- Бенджамен Бриттен
- Бенджамин Бритен
- Бенджамин Бриттен
- Бенджамин Бритън
- Бенжамен Бритън
- Бенџамин Бритн
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