Britten, Benjamin: Spring Symphony / Welcome Ode / Psalm 150

Benjamin Britten (1913-1976)

Spring Symphony, Op. 44 44:44
For Soprano, Alto and Tenor solos, Mixed Chorus, Boys' Choir and Orchestra
Part I
1 Introduction. Lento, senza rigore 10:03
2 The Merry Cuckoo. Vivace 1:57
3 Spring, the Sweet Spring. Allegro con slancio 1:47
4 The Driving Boy. Allegro molto 1:58
5 The Morning Star. Molto moderato ma giocoso 3:07

Part II
6 Welcome Maids of Honour. Allegro rubato 2:38
7 Waters Above. Molto moderato e tranquillo 2:23
8 Out on the Lawn I Lie in Bed. Adagio molto tranquillo 6:37

Part III
9 When will my May come. Allegro impetuoso 2:25
10 Fair and Fair. Allegretto grazioso 2:13
11 Sound the Flute. Allegretto molto mosso 1:24

Part IV
12 Finale. Moderato alla valse - Allegro pesante 7:56
Elizabeth Gale soprano
Alfreda Hodgson contralto
Martyn Hill tenor
Southend Boys Choir
London Symphony Chorus
London Symphony Orchestra

Welcome Ode, Op. 95 8:16
13 1 March. Broad and rhythmic (Maestoso) 1:52
14 2 Jig. Quick 1:20
15 3 Roundel. Slower 2:38
16 4 Modulation 0:39
17 5 Canon. Moving on 1:46
Senior Choirs of the City of London School for Girls
Senior Choirs of the City of London School
London Symphony Orchestra

18 Psalm 150, Op. 67 5:31
Kurt-Hans Goedicke, LSO timpani
Lively March - Lightly - Very lively
Junior Choirs of the City of London School for Girls
Junior Choirs of the City of London School
Orchestra of the City of London School for Girls
58:48

Richard Hickox
Recorded in:
St Jude-on-the-Hill, Hampstead Garden Suburb, London
8-10 January & 27 March 1990
Producer(s)
Brian Couzens
Sound Engineer(s)
Ralph Couzens
Richard Lee (Assistant)
Peter Newble (Assistant)

Awards
Penguin Guide **(*)>
Format: Digital CD 16Bit 44.1Khz
Originally recorded in: 24 Bit Remaster