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Les Illuminations / Sinfonia da Requiem [ CD / Album ]

Les Illuminations / Sinfonia da Requiem

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  • Released Date: 25 Oct 1995

  • Genre: Classical

Our Take

Oh, darling, slip on your finest tweed blazer and pour yourself a cup of Earl Grey because we are diving into the enchanting world of Benjamin Britten with this star-studded compilation album featuring various artists.

Let's kick things off with the hauntingly beautiful "Peter Grimes: Four Sea Interludes" performed by the London Symphony Orchestra. The sweeping orchestral movements will transport you to the rugged shores of the Suffolk coast, where the tragic tale of Peter Grimes unfolds before your very ears.

Next up, we have the mesmerizing vocals of Dame Janet Baker on "Phaedra, Op. 93." Her voice effortlessly weaves through Britten's intricate melodies, capturing the heart-wrenching anguish of the doomed Greek queen. It's a performance that will leave you breathless and reaching for the tissue box.

And how can we forget the electrifying "Missa Brevis in D, Op. 63" performed by the Choir of Clare College, Cambridge? The harmonies are so tight, they could rival the Queen's corgis in a synchronized dance routine. This is sacred music at its finest, folks.

In conclusion, this album is a must-have for any Britten aficionado or anyone looking to add a touch of class to their music collection. So grab your monocle, cue up the gramophone, and let Benjamin Britten and his merry band of artists serenade you into a state of orchestral bliss. Cheers, darlings!

Track Listing
Disc: 1
1. 1. Fanfare
2. 2. Villes
3. 3a. Phrase
4. 3b. Antique
5. 4. Royaute
6. 5. Marine
7. 6. Interlude
8. 7. Being Beauteous
9. 8. Parade
10. 9. Depart
11. Lacrymosa
12. Dies Irae
13. Requiem Aeternam
14. Sonetto 16 - Si come nella penna e nell' inchiostro
15. Sonetto 31 - A che piu debb'io mai l'intensa voglia
16. Sonetto 30 - Veggio co' bei vostri occhi un dolce lume
17. Sonetto 55 - Tu sa' ch'io so, signior mie, che tu sai
18. Sonetto 38 - Rendete a gli occhi miei
19. Sonetto 32 - S'un casto amor, s'una pieta superna
20. Sonetto 24 - Spirto ben nato, in cui si specchia e vede

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