Album UK 1961 on Argo label
Classical (Modern, Neo-Classical)
First UK issue with 'grooved' large oval logo label. Fully laminated sleeve. Recorded 3 February 1959. Contains 2-page leaflet with lyrics. Alto John Hahessy (later known as John Elwes) is misspelled "John Hahessey" on back of sleeve, but spelled properly on the label. Trcklistings taken from back of sleeve.
![]() | Benjamin Britten p, 1913-1976 GB composed by, piano, album by |
![]() | Peter Pears voc, 1910-1986 GB tenor vocals |
![]() | John Hahessy voc, alto vocals |
![]() | Traditional , words by |
![]() | Francis Quarles , GB words by |
![]() | Barry Tuckwell alp, *1931 AU horn |
![]() | Edith Sitwell voc, 1887-1964 GB words by |
John Piper design, cover, cover specially designed by |
Arthur Lilley engineer, uncredited |
E mastered by |
James Walker producer, uncredited |
Benjamin Britten |
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Title | Artist | Composer | Duration |
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1 | ![]() | Canticle II Opus 51 - Abraham And Isaac (A Canticle From The Chester Miracle Plays) | Benjamin Britten | ||
2 | ![]() | Canticle I Opus 40 - My Beloved Is Mine | Benjamin Britten | ||
3 | ![]() | Canticle III Opus 55 - Still Falls The Rain | Benjamin Britten |
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