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Oliver Knussen

*1952 GB, Glasgow
Composer / Conductor of Classical
A.k.a. Stuart Oliver Knussen

Oliver Knussen CBE (born 12 June 1952) is a British composer and conductor.

     
Genres
  • Classical
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Popular Tracks   
The Sword in the Stone Suite (Arr. O. Knussen & C. Matthews): IV. Bird Music on Network by Ohio State University Wind Symphony & Russel C. Mikkelson
The Sword in the Stone Suite (Arr. O. Knussen & C. Matthews): V. Lullaby on Network by Ohio State University Wind Symphony & Russel C. Mikkelson
The Sword in the Stone Suite (Arr. O. Knussen & C. Matthews): II. Merlyn's Tune and Tree Music on Network by Ohio State University Wind Symphony & Russel C. Mikkelson
The Sword in the Stone Suite (Arr. O. Knussen & C. Matthews): III. Merlyn's Spell and Witch Tune on Network by Ohio State University Wind Symphony & Russel C. Mikkelson
The Sword in the Stone Suite (Arr. O. Knussen & C. Matthews): I. Introduction and Boys' Tunes on Network by Ohio State University Wind Symphony & Russel C. Mikkelson
Flourish with Fireworks, op.22 Tempo giusto e vigoroso - Molto vivace on Knussen Conducts Knussen by Oliver Knussen, Lucy Shelton, Barry Tuckwell, Michael Collins, Clio Gould, John Constable, Christopher van Kampen, Paul Silverthorne & London Sinfonietta
Sonya's Lullaby, Op. 16 on Classical Bedtime by Various Artists
The Way to Castle Yonder, op.21a: The Journey to The Big White House on Knussen Conducts Knussen by Oliver Knussen, Lucy Shelton, Barry Tuckwell, Michael Collins, Clio Gould, John Constable, Christopher van Kampen, Paul Silverthorne & London Sinfonietta
Symphony No. 3, Op. 18: Andante misterioso - Fantastico - on Knussen: Symphonies Nos. 2 & 3 by Oliver Knussen & Various Artists
Horn Concerto, op.28: Intrada on Knussen: Horn Concerto, Whitman Settings, etc. by Oliver Knussen, London Sinfonietta, Lucy Shelton, Barry Tuckwell, Michael Collins, Clio Gould, John Constable, Christopher van Kampen & Paul Silverthorne

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Discography



Title Artist Year Type
The Comedy Of Change / Heaven Is Shy Of EarthJulian Anderson, Oliver Knussen, London Sinfonietta2018Album
'A Tribute To Janet'Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Benjamin Britten, Oliver Knussen, Jean Françaix, Britten Oboe Quartet, Nicholas Daniel2017Album
VariationsGeorge Benjamin · Luciano Berio · Johannes Brahms · Oliver Knussen · Peter Lieberson - Benjamin Hochman2015Album
BritanniaOliver Knussen, Huw Watkins, Benjamin Britten, John Woolrich, Harrison Birtwistle, Mark-Anthony Turnage2014Album
At The Speed Of StillnessCharlotte Bray, Aldeburgh World Orchestra, Mark Elder, Alexandra Wood, Birmingham Contemporary Music Group, Oliver Knussen, Lucy Schaufer, Huw Watkins, Claire Booth, Andrew Matthews-Owen2014Album
Marching To CarcassonneAlexander Goehr — Peter Serkin2013Album
Choral / Autumnal / Violin Concerto / Requiem - Songs For SueOliver Knussen2012Album
Britten Prince of the Pagodas / Bartok The MIraculous MandarinOliver Knussen, Franz Welser-Möst2011Compil.
The Rape Of LucretiaBenjamin Britten - Oliver Knussen, Angelika Kirchschlager, Ian Bostridge, Susan Gritton, Christopher Purves, Benjamin Russell, Peter Coleman-Wright, Hilary Summers, Claire Booth, Aldeburgh Festival Ensemble2011Album
Carter: Concerto For Orchestra / Knussen: Océan de terreElliott Carter - Oliver Knussen, London Sinfonietta2011Compil.
Alhambra Fantasy / Khorovod / The Stations Of The Sun / The Crazed Moon / DiptychJulian Anderson2006Album
Arc GreenToru Takemitsu, London Sinfonietta, Oliver Knussen, Rolf Hind2006Album
Dialogues / Boston Concerto / Cello Concerto / Asko ConcertoElliott Carter – Nicolas Hodges / Fred Sherry, London Sinfonietta / BBC Symphony Orchestra / Asko Ensemble – Oliver Knussen2005Album
Pictures At An Exhibition, Etc. (Symphonic Transcriptions By Leopold Stokowski)The Cleveland Orchestra, Oliver Knussen / Modest Mussorgsky2004Album
Behold The Sun, Metamorphosis / Dance, Romanza and other worksAlexander Goehr - Moray Welsh, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra / David Atherton, Jeanine Thames, London Sinfonietta / Oliver Knussen2003Compil.
Raising The GazePeter Lieberson / The Cleveland Orchestra / Asko Ensemble, Oliver Knussen2001Album
Higglety Pigglety Pop! & Where The Wild Things AreOliver Knussen & Maurice Sendak2001Album
Aura · EngineMagnus Lindberg - BBC Symphony Orchestra / London Sinfonietta, Oliver Knussen2000Album
Rain Spell / Water-Ways / Rain Coming / Tree Line / CasseopeiaToru Takemitsu, Oliver Knussen, Stomu Yamash'ta, Seiji Ozawa2000Compil.
Symphonia - Clarinet ConcertoElliott Carter : Michael Collins / London Sinfonietta - BBC Symphony Orchestra / Oliver Knussen1999Album
Quotation Of DreamToru Takemitsu, London Sinfonietta, Oliver Knussen1998Album
UndineHans Werner Henze – London Sinfonietta, Oliver Knussen1997Album
Concerto For Orchestra, EtcRobert Saxton - BBC Symphony Orchestra, London Sinfonietta, Oliver Knussen1997Album
The Fairy's Kiss • Faun And Shepherdess • OdeIgor Stravinsky, Lucy Shelton • The Cleveland Orchestra, Oliver Knussen1997Album
PortraitRuth Crawford Seeger - Oliver Knussen, Lucy Shelton, Reinbert de Leeuw, New London Chamber Choir, James Wood, Schönberg Ensemble1997Album
Knussen Dirigiert Knussen / Knussen Conducts KnussenOliver Knussen — Barry Tuckwell, Lucy Shelton, London Sinfonietta1996Album
Piano Concerto / Symphony In One MovementAlexander Goehr, Peter Serkin, London Sinfonietta / Oliver Knussen1995Album
The Flood • Abraham And Isaac • Variations • Requiem Canticles • A Reliquary For Igor StravinskyIgor Stravinsky, Charles Wuorinen - London Sinfonietta, Oliver Knussen1995Album
An Alice SymphonyDavid Del Tredici - Phyllis Bryn-Julson, Tanglewood Music Center Orchestra, Oliver Knussen1995Album
Grohg / Hear Ye! Hear Ye! / PreludeAaron Copland / Oliver Knussen / The Cleveland Orchestra / London Sinfonietta1994Album
Harrison BirtwistleHarrison Birtwistle, London Sinfonietta, Oliver Knussen, London Sinfonietta Voices1993Album
Psalmodies / Vox In Rama / NightshadePoul Ruders - David Starobin, Speculum Musicae, Donald Palma, Capricorn, Oliver Knussen1992Album
Concerto For Orchestra / Violin Concerto / Three OccasionsElliott Carter - Oliver Knussen, London Sinfonietta, Ole Böhn1992Album
Sing, Ariel The Mouse Metamorphosed Into A MaidAlexander Goehr - Lucy Shelton, Eileen Hulse, Sarah Leonard, Oliver Knussen1992Album
Concerto For Orchestra / Violin Concerto / Three OccasionsElliott Carter - Oliver Knussen, London Sinfonietta, Ole Böhn1992Album
...A Musical Offering (J.S.B. 1985) / Behold The Sun / Lyric Pieces / SinfoniaAlexander Goehr, Jeanine Thames, London Sinfonietta Conducted By Oliver Knussen1991Album
Riverrun - Water-Ways EtcToru Takemitsu, Paul Crossley, London Sinfonietta, Oliver Knussen1991Album
Symphonies 2 & 3, etc.Oliver Knussen / Philharmonia Orchestra, Michael Tilson Thomas, London Sinfonietta, The Nash Ensemble1988Album
Chamber WorksPoul Ruders, Hans Abrahamsen, Oliver Knussen ,Conductor London Sinfonietta1985Album
Where the Wild Things Are-A Fantasy OperaOliver Knussen, Glyndebourne Festival Opera Company1985Album
Where The Wild Things Are And Higglety Pigglety Pop!Oliver Knussen, Maurice Sendak1985Album
Where The Wild Things AreOliver Knussen, Maurice Sendak, London Sinfonietta1985Album
Symphony No.2 / Trumpets / Coursing / CantataOliver Knussen, London Sinfonietta, The Nash Ensemble, Elaine Barry, Linda Hirst1984Album
Symphony No. 3 / Ophelia Dances / Viola ConcertoOliver Knussen / Simon Bainbridge - Michael Tilson Thomas, Philharmonia Orchestra, London Sinfonietta, Walter Trampler1981Album
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