The Complete Works

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Tracklist

1▶CD: Paul Bunyan, Op.17
2▼CD: Paul Bunyan, Op.17
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1Paul Bunyan, op. 17, Act 2: Bunyan's Good Morning
choir vocals:
Chorus of the Plymouth Music Series (in 1987-05)
spoken vocals:
James Lawless (in 1987-05)
orchestra:
Orchestra of the Plymouth Music Series (in 1987-05)
conductor:
Philip Brunelle (organist and conductor) (in 1987-05)
performer:
Soloists, Chorus & Orchestra of the Plymouth Music Series
recorded at:
Ordway Music Theater in Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States (in 1987-05)
recording of:
Paul Bunyan, op. 17: Act II. Scene 1. Bunyan's Good Morning (Voice of Paul Bunyan)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist)
librettist:
W. H. Auden
part of:
Paul Bunyan, op. 17: Act II. Scene 1
Benjamin Britten3:15
2Paul Bunyan, op. 17, Act 2: Shears' Song: "It Has Always Been My Dream"
baritone vocals:
James Bohn (bass-baritone) (in 1987-05) and James McKeel (in 1987-05)
spoken vocals:
James Lawless (in 1987-05)
orchestra:
Orchestra of the Plymouth Music Series (in 1987-05)
conductor:
Philip Brunelle (organist and conductor) (in 1987-05)
performer:
Soloists, Chorus & Orchestra of the Plymouth Music Series
recorded at:
Ordway Music Theater in Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States (in 1987-05)
recording of:
Paul Bunyan, op. 17: Act II. Scene 1. Shears's Song (John Shears, Farmer's Chorus, Paul Bunyan, Hel Helson)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist)
librettist:
W. H. Auden
part of:
Paul Bunyan, op. 17: Act II. Scene 1
Benjamin Britten0:46
3Paul Bunyan, op. 17, Act 2: Bunyan's Warning
spoken vocals:
James Lawless (in 1987-05)
orchestra:
Orchestra of the Plymouth Music Series (in 1987-05)
conductor:
Philip Brunelle (organist and conductor) (in 1987-05)
performer:
Soloists, Chorus & Orchestra of the Plymouth Music Series
recorded at:
Ordway Music Theater in Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States (in 1987-05)
recording of:
Paul Bunyan, op. 17: Act II. Scene 1. Bunyan's Warning (Paul Bunyan)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist)
librettist:
W. H. Auden
part of:
Paul Bunyan, op. 17: Act II. Scene 1
Benjamin Britten0:26
4Paul Bunyan, op. 17, Act 2: Farmers' Song: "The Shanty
baritone vocals:
James McKeel (in 1987-05)
choir vocals:
Chorus of the Plymouth Music Series (in 1987-05)
orchestra:
Orchestra of the Plymouth Music Series (in 1987-05)
conductor:
Philip Brunelle (organist and conductor) (in 1987-05)
performer:
Soloists, Chorus & Orchestra of the Plymouth Music Series
recorded at:
Ordway Music Theater in Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States (in 1987-05)
recording of:
Paul Bunyan, op. 17: Act II. Scene 1. Farmers' Song (John Shears, Second Solo, Chorus)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist)
librettist:
W. H. Auden
part of:
Paul Bunyan, op. 17: Act II. Scene 1
Benjamin Britten2:11
5Paul Bunyan, op. 17, Act 2: Farmers' Exit
baritone vocals:
Benjamin Allen (baritone) (in 1987-05), James Bohn (bass-baritone) (in 1987-05), Stanford Felix (baritone) (in 1987-05), Jay Ramos (in 1987-05) and Richard Allison (composer) (in 1987-05)
orchestra:
Orchestra of the Plymouth Music Series (in 1987-05)
conductor:
Philip Brunelle (organist and conductor) (in 1987-05)
performer:
Soloists, Chorus & Orchestra of the Plymouth Music Series
recorded at:
Ordway Music Theater in Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States (in 1987-05)
recording of:
Paul Bunyan, op. 17: Act II. Scene 1. Farmers' Exit (Cronies, Hel Helson)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist)
librettist:
W. H. Auden
part of:
Paul Bunyan, op. 17: Act II. Scene 1
Benjamin Britten1:14
6Paul Bunyan, op. 17, Act 2: The Mocking Of Hel Helson: "Heron, Heron Winging By"
baritone vocals:
James Bohn (bass-baritone) (in 1987-05)
choir vocals:
Chorus of the Plymouth Music Series (in 1987-05)
mezzo-soprano vocals:
Janice Hardy (in 1987-05) and Sue Herber (in 1987-05)
soprano vocals:
Maria Jette (soprano) (in 1987-05)
orchestra:
Orchestra of the Plymouth Music Series (in 1987-05)
conductor:
Philip Brunelle (organist and conductor) (in 1987-05)
performer:
Soloists, Chorus & Orchestra of the Plymouth Music Series
recorded at:
Ordway Music Theater in Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States (in 1987-05)
recording of:
Paul Bunyan, op. 17: Act II. Scene 1. The Mocking of Hel Helson (Hel Helson, Heron, Moon, Wind, Beetie, Squirrel, Fido, Chorus)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist)
librettist:
W. H. Auden
part of:
Paul Bunyan, op. 17: Act II. Scene 1
Benjamin Britten6:13
7Paul Bunyan, op. 17, Act 2: Fido's Sympathy: "Won't You Tell Me What's the Matter?"
baritone vocals:
James Bohn (bass-baritone) (in 1987-05)
soprano vocals:
Maria Jette (soprano) (in 1987-05)
orchestra:
Orchestra of the Plymouth Music Series (in 1987-05)
conductor:
Philip Brunelle (organist and conductor) (in 1987-05)
performer:
Soloists, Chorus & Orchestra of the Plymouth Music Series
recorded at:
Ordway Music Theater in Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States (in 1987-05)
recording of:
Paul Bunyan, op. 17: Act II. Scene 1. Fido's Sympathy (Fido)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist)
librettist:
W. H. Auden
part of:
Paul Bunyan, op. 17: Act II. Scene 1
Benjamin Britten0:43
8Paul Bunyan, op. 17, Act 2: Cats' Creed: "Let Man the Romantic in Vision Espy"
baritone vocals:
Benjamin Allen (baritone) (in 1987-05), James Bohn (bass-baritone) (in 1987-05), Stanford Felix (baritone) (in 1987-05), Jay Ramos (in 1987-05) and Richard Allison (composer) (in 1987-05)
mezzo-soprano vocals:
Janice Hardy (in 1987-05) and Sue Herber (in 1987-05)
spoken vocals:
James Lawless (in 1987-05)
orchestra:
Orchestra of the Plymouth Music Series (in 1987-05)
conductor:
Philip Brunelle (organist and conductor) (in 1987-05)
performer:
Soloists, Chorus & Orchestra of the Plymouth Music Series
recorded at:
Ordway Music Theater in Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States (in 1987-05)
recording of:
Paul Bunyan, op. 17: Act II. Scene 1. Cats' Creed (Moppet, Poppet, Voice of Paul Bunyan, Cronies, Hel Helson)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist)
librettist:
W. H. Auden
part of:
Paul Bunyan, op. 17: Act II. Scene 1
Benjamin Britten1:49
9Paul Bunyan, op. 17, Act 2: The Fight: "What Is It? What's Happening?"
choir vocals:
Chorus of the Plymouth Music Series (in 1987-05)
orchestra:
Orchestra of the Plymouth Music Series (in 1987-05)
conductor:
Philip Brunelle (organist and conductor) (in 1987-05)
performer:
Soloists, Chorus & Orchestra of the Plymouth Music Series
recorded at:
Ordway Music Theater in Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States (in 1987-05)
recording of:
Paul Bunyan, op. 17: Act II. Scene 1. The Fight (Chorus)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist)
librettist:
W. H. Auden
part of:
Paul Bunyan, op. 17: Act II. Scene 1
Benjamin Britten1:27
10Paul Bunyan, op. 17, Act 2: Love Duet: "Move, Move From the Trysting Stone"
choir vocals:
Chorus of the Plymouth Music Series (in 1987-05)
soprano vocals:
Elisabeth Comeaux (in 1987-05)
tenor vocals:
Clifton Ware (in 1987-05)
orchestra:
Orchestra of the Plymouth Music Series (in 1987-05)
conductor:
Philip Brunelle (organist and conductor) (in 1987-05)
performer:
Soloists, Chorus & Orchestra of the Plymouth Music Series
recorded at:
Ordway Music Theater in Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States (in 1987-05)
recording of:
Paul Bunyan, op. 17: Act II. Scene 1. Love Duet (Tiny, Slim, Chorus)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist)
librettist:
W. H. Auden
part of:
Paul Bunyan, op. 17: Act II. Scene 1
Benjamin Britten2:29
11Paul Bunyan, op. 17, Act 2: Mock Funeral March: "Take Away the Body and Lay It On the Ice"
baritone vocals:
Benjamin Allen (baritone) (in 1987-05), James Bohn (bass-baritone) (in 1987-05), Stanford Felix (baritone) (in 1987-05), Jay Ramos (in 1987-05) and Richard Allison (composer) (in 1987-05)
choir vocals:
Chorus of the Plymouth Music Series (in 1987-05)
spoken vocals:
James Lawless (in 1987-05)
orchestra:
Orchestra of the Plymouth Music Series (in 1987-05)
conductor:
Philip Brunelle (organist and conductor) (in 1987-05)
performer:
Soloists, Chorus & Orchestra of the Plymouth Music Series
recorded at:
Ordway Music Theater in Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States (in 1987-05)
recording of:
Paul Bunyan, op. 17: Act II. Scene 1. Mock Funeral March (Cronies, Hel Helson, Paul Bunyan, Chorus)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist)
librettist:
W. H. Auden
part of:
Paul Bunyan, op. 17: Act II. Scene 1
Benjamin Britten4:45
12Paul Bunyan, op. 17, Act 2: Hymn: "O Great Day Of Discovery!"
baritone vocals:
James Bohn (bass-baritone) (in 1987-05)
choir vocals:
Chorus of the Plymouth Music Series (in 1987-05)
soprano vocals:
Elisabeth Comeaux (in 1987-05)
spoken vocals:
James Lawless (in 1987-05)
tenor vocals:
Clifton Ware (in 1987-05)
orchestra:
Orchestra of the Plymouth Music Series (in 1987-05)
conductor:
Philip Brunelle (organist and conductor) (in 1987-05)
performer:
Soloists, Chorus & Orchestra of the Plymouth Music Series
recorded at:
Ordway Music Theater in Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States (in 1987-05)
recording of:
Paul Bunyan, op. 17: Act II. Scene 1. Hymn (Paul Bunyan, Hel Helson, Tiny, Slim, Chorus)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist)
librettist:
W. H. Auden
part of:
Paul Bunyan, op. 17: Act II. Scene 1
Benjamin Britten3:06
13Paul Bunyan, op. 17, Act 2: Third Ballad Interlude: "So Helson Smiled and Bunyan Smiled"
vocals:
Pop Wagner (in 1987-05)
conductor:
Philip Brunelle (organist and conductor)
performer:
Soloists, Chorus & Orchestra of the Plymouth Music Series
recorded at:
Ordway Music Theater in Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States (in 1987-05)
recording of:
Paul Bunyan, op. 17: Act II. Scene 1. Third Ballad Interlude (Narrator)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist)
librettist:
W. H. Auden
part of:
Paul Bunyan, op. 17: Act II. Scene 1
Benjamin Britten2:06
14Paul Bunyan, op. 17, Act 2: The Christmas Party: "Rah! Another Slice Of Turkey"
choir vocals:
Chorus of the Plymouth Music Series (in 1987-05)
mezzo-soprano vocals:
Janice Hardy (in 1987-05) and Sue Herber (in 1987-05)
soprano vocals:
Maria Jette (soprano) (in 1987-05)
orchestra:
Orchestra of the Plymouth Music Series (in 1987-05)
conductor:
Philip Brunelle (organist and conductor) (in 1987-05)
performer:
Soloists, Chorus & Orchestra of the Plymouth Music Series
recorded at:
Ordway Music Theater in Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States (in 1987-05)
partial recording of:
Paul Bunyan, op. 17: Act II. Scene 2. The Christmas Party (Fido, Moppet, Poppet, Inkslinger, 3 Solos from Chorus, John Shears, Western Union Boy, Chorus)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist)
librettist:
W. H. Auden
part of:
Paul Bunyan, op. 17: Act II. Scene 2
Benjamin Britten1:56
15Paul Bunyan, op. 17, Act 2: "Dear Friends, With Your Leave"Benjamin Britten1:03
16Paul Bunyan, op. 17, Act 2: "Carry Her Over the Water"
choir vocals:
Chorus of the Plymouth Music Series (in 1987-05)
mezzo-soprano vocals:
Janice Hardy (in 1987-05) and Sue Herber (in 1987-05)
soprano vocals:
Maria Jette (soprano) (in 1987-05)
orchestra:
Orchestra of the Plymouth Music Series (in 1987-05)
conductor:
Philip Brunelle (organist and conductor) (in 1987-05)
performer:
Soloists, Chorus & Orchestra of the Plymouth Music Series
recorded at:
Ordway Music Theater in Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States (in 1987-05)
partial recording of:
Paul Bunyan, op. 17: Act II. Scene 2. The Christmas Party (Fido, Moppet, Poppet, Inkslinger, 3 Solos from Chorus, John Shears, Western Union Boy, Chorus)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist)
librettist:
W. H. Auden
part of:
Paul Bunyan, op. 17: Act II. Scene 2
Benjamin Britten1:21
17Paul Bunyan, op. 17, Act 2: "Where We Are Is Not Very Far"
baritone vocals:
James Bohn (bass-baritone) (in 1987-05)
choir vocals:
Chorus of the Plymouth Music Series (in 1987-05)
soprano vocals:
Elisabeth Comeaux (in 1987-05)
tenor vocals:
Dan Dressen (tenor) (in 1987-05) and James Westbrock (in 1987-05)
orchestra:
Orchestra of the Plymouth Music Series (in 1987-05)
conductor:
Philip Brunelle (organist and conductor) (in 1987-05)
performer:
Soloists, Chorus & Orchestra of the Plymouth Music Series
recorded at:
Ordway Music Theater in Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States (in 1987-05)
partial recording of:
Paul Bunyan, op. 17: Act II. Scene 2. The Christmas Party (Fido, Moppet, Poppet, Inkslinger, 3 Solos from Chorus, John Shears, Western Union Boy, Chorus)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist)
librettist:
W. H. Auden
part of:
Paul Bunyan, op. 17: Act II. Scene 2
Benjamin Britten2:15
18Paul Bunyan, op. 17, Act 2: "A Telegram From Hollywood"Benjamin Britten1:29
19Paul Bunyan, op. 17, Act 2: "We Always Knew That One Day You"Benjamin Britten1:36
20Paul Bunyan, op. 17, Act 2: Bunyan's Farewell
spoken vocals:
James Lawless (in 1987-05)
orchestra:
Orchestra of the Plymouth Music Series (in 1987-05)
conductor:
Philip Brunelle (organist and conductor) (in 1987-05)
performer:
Soloists, Chorus & Orchestra of the Plymouth Music Series
recorded at:
Ordway Music Theater in Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States (in 1987-05)
recording of:
Paul Bunyan, op. 17: Act II. Scene 2. Bunyan's Farewell (Voice of Paul Bunyan)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist)
librettist:
W. H. Auden
part of:
Paul Bunyan, op. 17: Act II. Scene 2
Benjamin Britten2:13
21Paul Bunyan, op. 17, Act 2: Litany: "The Campfire Embers Are Black and Cold"
baritone vocals:
James Bohn (bass-baritone) (in 1987-05)
choir vocals:
Chorus of the Plymouth Music Series (in 1987-05)
mezzo-soprano vocals:
Janice Hardy (in 1987-05) and Sue Herber (in 1987-05)
soprano vocals:
Elisabeth Comeaux (in 1987-05) and Maria Jette (soprano) (in 1987-05)
spoken vocals:
James Lawless (in 1987-05)
tenor vocals:
Dan Dressen (tenor) (in 1987-05) and Clifton Ware (in 1987-05)
orchestra:
Orchestra of the Plymouth Music Series (in 1987-05)
conductor:
Philip Brunelle (organist and conductor) (in 1987-05)
performer:
Soloists, Chorus & Orchestra of the Plymouth Music Series
recorded at:
Ordway Music Theater in Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States (in 1987-05)
recording of:
Paul Bunyan, op. 17: Act II. Scene 2. Litany (Fido, Moppet, Poppet, Tiny, Slim, Paul Bunyan, Hel Helson, Inkslinger, Chorus)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist)
librettist:
W. H. Auden
part of:
Paul Bunyan, op. 17: Act II. Scene 2
Benjamin Britten6:01
22Paul Bunyan, op. 17, Appendix: Overture
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra (in 1989-06)
conductor:
Philip Brunelle (organist and conductor) (in 1989-06)
performer:
Soloists, Chorus & Orchestra of the Plymouth Music Series
recorded at:
Henry Wood Hall (London) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1989-06)
partial recording of:
Paul Bunyan, op. 17
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist)
librettist:
W. H. Auden
part of:
Works of Benjamin Britten by opus number (number: op. 17)
Benjamin Britten5:01
23Paul Bunyan, op. 17, Appendix: Inkslinger's Love Song
choir vocals:
London Philharmonic Choir (in 1989-06)
tenor vocals:
Dan Dressen (tenor) (in 1989-06)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra (in 1989-06)
conductor:
Philip Brunelle (organist and conductor) (in 1989-06)
performer:
Soloists, Chorus & Orchestra of the Plymouth Music Series
recorded at:
Henry Wood Hall (London) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1989-06)
partial recording of:
Paul Bunyan, op. 17
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist)
librettist:
W. H. Auden
part of:
Works of Benjamin Britten by opus number (number: op. 17)
Benjamin Britten3:38
24Paul Bunyan, op. 17, Appendix: Lullaby Of Dream Shadows
choir vocals:
London Philharmonic Choir (in 1989-06)
soprano vocals:
Patricia Forbes (soprano) (in 1989-06) and Bronwen Mills (soprano) (in 1989-06)
tenor vocals:
Andrew Murgatroyd (tenor) (in 1989-06) and Angus Smith (tenor) (in 1989-06)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra (in 1989-06)
conductor:
Philip Brunelle (organist and conductor) (in 1989-06)
performer:
Soloists, Chorus & Orchestra of the Plymouth Music Series
recorded at:
Henry Wood Hall (London) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1989-06)
partial recording of:
Paul Bunyan, op. 17
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist)
librettist:
W. H. Auden
part of:
Works of Benjamin Britten by opus number (number: op. 17)
Benjamin Britten9:00
3▶CD: Peter Grimes, Op.33
4▶CD: Peter Grimes, Op.33
5▶CD: The Rape of Lucretia, Op.37
6▶CD: The Rape of Lucretia, Op.37
7▶CD: Albert Herring, Op.39
8▶CD: Albert Herring, Op.39
9▶CD: Billy Budd, Op.50
10▶CD: Billy Budd, Op.50
11▶CD: Gloriana, Op.53
12▶CD: Gloriana, Op.53
13▶CD: The Turn of the Screw, Op.54
14▶CD: The Turn of the Screw, Op.54
15▶CD: A Midsummer Night's Dream, Op.64
16▶CD: A Midsummer Night's Dream, Op.64
17▶CD: Owen Wingrave, Op. 85
18▶CD: Owen Wingrave, Op. 85
19▶CD: Death in Venice, Op.88
20▶CD: Death in Venice, Op.88
21▶CD: The Beggar's Opera Realised Britten, Op. 43
22▶CD: The Beggar's Opera Realised Britten, Op. 43
23▶CD: Noye's Fludde, Op.59 / The Golden Vanity - A Vaudeville for boys & piano, Op.78
24▶CD: Curlew River, Op.71
25▶CD: The Burning Fiery Furnace, Op.77
26▶CD: The Prodigal Son - Third Parable for Church Performance
27▶CD: The Little Sweep (Let's make an opera), Op.45 / The Children's Crusade, Op.82
28▶CD: The Prince of the Pagodas, Op.57
29▶CD: The Prince of the Pagodas, Op.57 / Plymouth Town
30▶CD: Night Mail / The Tocher (Rossini Suite) / The King's Stamp / Negroes - Music from GPO Film / The Way To The Sea / Telegrams / Peace Of Britain / Men Behind The Meters / Coal Face / When You're Feeling Like Expressing Your Affection
31▶CD: Love From A Stranger / Johnson Over Jordan (Suite) / The Rescue Of Penelope
32▶CD: The Company Of Heaven / The Sword In The Stone / Russian Funeral - march for brass and percussion (1936) / / Fanfare: 'The Eagle has Two Heads' / / On The Frontier / This Way To The Tomb
33▶CD: War Requiem, Op.66
34▶CD: Spring Symphony, Op.44 / Cantata Academica, (Carmen basiliense) Op.62 / / Hymn to St. Cecilia (1942), Op.27
35▶CD: Saint Nicolas, Op.42 / 5 Flower Songs, Op. 47 / Cantata Misericordium, Op.69
36▶CD: A boy was born, Op.3 / Corpus Christi Carol / A Wealden Trio - Christmas Song of the Women / The Sycamore Tree / A Shepherd's Carol (1944) / Christ's Nativity - Christmas Suite For Chorus / Ceremony of Carols, Op.28 / The Holly and the Ivy
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65▶CD: Canticle II, Abraham and Isaac, Op.51 / Songs From "Friday Afternoons", Op.7 / On this island, Op.11 / Four Cabaret Songs / Sweet Was The Song / Missa brevis, Op.63 / Piano Concerto, Op.13 / Our Hunting Fathers, Op.8
66▶DVD: The 1967 Recording Of "The Burning Fiery Furnace"