Album UK 1977 on Decca label
Classical (Modern)
Including text insert Equivalent cassette issue is Decca KSXC 6847 Prelude and Fugue recorded in Snape Maltings, 30th September 1971 Phaedra recorded in Petersham, 31st March 1977 Side B recorded in Petersham, 15th October 1976 Original narrow band label issue Labelography code: ED4
Benjamin Britten p, 1913-1976 GB album by, conductor | |
Janet Baker voc, *1933 GB album by, mezzo-soprano vocals | |
Steuart Bedford p, *1939 GB album by, conductor | |
Peter Pears voc, 1910-1986 GB album by | |
English Chamber Orchestra , album by, orchestra | |
The Wilbye Consort voc, ensemble, vocal, album by | |
Geoffrey Shaw voc, GB bass vocals | |
Margaret Cable voc, GB mezzo-soprano vocals | |
Elaine Barry voc, GB soprano vocals | |
Rosemary Hardy ss, soprano vocals | |
Nigel Rogers voc, cwb, tam, *1935 GB tenor vocals | |
Robert Lowell , 1917-1977 US translated by | |
Jean Racine , 1639-1699 FR words by | |
Ford Madox Ford , 1873-1939 GB words by | |
William Ballet , words by | |
Traditional , words by | |
W. H. Auden , 1907-1973 GB words by |
Peter Pears directed by |
John Dunkerley engineer, recording |
Kenneth Wilkinson engineer, recording |
Simon Eadon engineer, recording |
G mastered by |
Zefa photography, cover |
Ray Minshull producer |
Stephen Walsh sleeve notes |
Benjamin Britten |
No | Title | Artist | Composer | Duration |
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1 | Prelude And Fugue, Op. 29, For 18-Part String Orchestra | Benjamin Britten, Janet Baker, Steuart Bedford, Peter Pears, English Chamber Orchestra, The Wilbye Consort | 9:12 | |
2 | Phaedra, Op. 93 | Benjamin Britten, Janet Baker, Steuart Bedford, Peter Pears, English Chamber Orchestra, The Wilbye Consort | 15:30 | |
3 | Sacred And Profane - Eight Medieval Lyrics, Op. 91 | Benjamin Britten, Janet Baker, Steuart Bedford, Peter Pears, English Chamber Orchestra, The Wilbye Consort | 15:11 | |
4 | 1. St. Godric's Hymn | Benjamin Britten, Janet Baker, Steuart Bedford, Peter Pears, English Chamber Orchestra, The Wilbye Consort | ||
5 | 2. I Mon Waxe Wod | Benjamin Britten, Janet Baker, Steuart Bedford, Peter Pears, English Chamber Orchestra, The Wilbye Consort | ||
6 | 3. Lenten Is Come | Benjamin Britten, Janet Baker, Steuart Bedford, Peter Pears, English Chamber Orchestra, The Wilbye Consort | ||
7 | 4. The Long Night | Benjamin Britten, Janet Baker, Steuart Bedford, Peter Pears, English Chamber Orchestra, The Wilbye Consort | ||
8 | 5. Yif Ic Of Luve Can | Benjamin Britten, Janet Baker, Steuart Bedford, Peter Pears, English Chamber Orchestra, The Wilbye Consort | ||
9 | 6. Carol | Benjamin Britten, Janet Baker, Steuart Bedford, Peter Pears, English Chamber Orchestra, The Wilbye Consort | ||
10 | 7. Ye That Pasen By | Benjamin Britten, Janet Baker, Steuart Bedford, Peter Pears, English Chamber Orchestra, The Wilbye Consort | ||
11 | 8. A Death | Benjamin Britten, Janet Baker, Steuart Bedford, Peter Pears, English Chamber Orchestra, The Wilbye Consort | ||
12 | A Wealden Trio - Christmas Song Of The Women | Benjamin Britten, Janet Baker, Steuart Bedford, Peter Pears, English Chamber Orchestra, The Wilbye Consort | 2:27 | |
13 | Sweet Was The Song | Benjamin Britten, Janet Baker, Steuart Bedford, Peter Pears, English Chamber Orchestra, The Wilbye Consort | 3:06 | |
14 | The Sycamore Tree | Benjamin Britten, Janet Baker, Steuart Bedford, Peter Pears, English Chamber Orchestra, The Wilbye Consort | 1:32 | |
15 | A Shepherd's Carol | Benjamin Britten, Janet Baker, Steuart Bedford, Peter Pears, English Chamber Orchestra, The Wilbye Consort | 4:05 |