Benjamin Britten

Benjamin Britten composed his Occasional Overture Op.38 for the opening of the BBC Third Programme on 29th September 1946 when it was performed by the BBC Symphony Orchestra under Sir Adrian Boult. It was not heard again until 1982 when the composer’s Executors decided that it should be revived. Given the dominance of brass and woodwind in this concise but exciting work versions for brass band and wind band have been prepared for Britten’s centenary year. Brass Band Grade 6: Championship. Duration: 8 Minutes.

Par BRITTEN BENJAMIN. 2013 marks the centenary of Benjamin Britten's birth and major celebrations are planned across the world, making this the widest ever global celebration of a British composer. The previously unpublished Six Early Songs were written during the composer's schooldays, whilst he was studying with Frank Bridge. But even at this tender age, Britten already had such accomplished works as Quatre Chansons Francaises under his belt. The songs on the one hand display Britten's school-boyish imagination (witches, owls and moths), while on the other show a more brooding side, not to mention confident piano writing and an innate understanding of vocal drama. Previously unpublished, these six songs are an important new addition to the solo song repertory./ Répertoire / Voix Moyennes et Piano

Par BRITTEN BENJAMIN. Scored for solo voice, unison chorus and piano, The Twelve Apostles was written for Peter Pears and the London Boy Singers. The text was adopted from The Ten Commandments as given in 'English Folk Songs from the Southern Appalachians' (1932)./ Répertoire / Choeur (Unisson), Voix Hautes et Voix Egales

The Chester Miracle Play-The Full Score for Britten's rousing and triumphant Opus 59. Based on the Chester Miracle plays and the biblical tale of Noah's Ark. Contains all parts and the unusual orchestration such as Sandpaper Whip and Slung Mugs! It is suitable for children and school shows though more accomplished players may be needed to play some of the instruments and adults for a number of the speaking parts. This full score edition also contains background and extensive performance notes.

Par BRITTEN BENJAMIN. C'est le texte intégral du discours prononcé par Benjamin Britten, lorsqu'il a reçu le premier prix de peuplier faux-tremble à Aspen (Colorado), le 31 juillet 1964. C'est un document fascinant où, pour la première fois, Britten fixée certains de ses croyances et convictions d'artiste. Le discours, qui a été constamment cité et mentionné dans les années depuis sa première publication, non seulement éclaire sur sa personnalité créative et la pratique mais aussi illumine beaucoup des questions qui sont la préoccupation de tous ceux qui s'intéressent aux arts de nos jours. Il a longtemps été épuisé et cette ré-édition de l'édition originale trouveront sans doute beaucoup de nouveaux lecteurs./ Livre / Livre