The Fairy Queen

~ Release by Purcell; Vyvyan, Bowman, Pears, Shirley‐Quirk, English Chamber Orchestra, Benjamin Britten (see all versions of this release, 1 available)

Annotation

BA 892
Recorded: 1970-09
LC 0171
First released: 1971

Annotation last modified on 2015-03-01 16:13 UTC.

Tracklist

1▼CD
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1The Fairy Queen: Part I. Oberon's Birthday: Symphony
recording engineer:
Colin Moorfoot (engineer) and Kenneth Wilkinson (engineer)
producer:
David Harvey (producer) and Michael Woolcock (producer)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra (in 1970-09)
conductor:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1970-09)
recorded at:
Snape Maltings in Suffolk, England, United Kingdom (in 1970-09)
recording of:
The Fairy Queen, Z. 629: Part I "Oberon's birthday": Symphony (in 1970-09)
composer:
Henry Purcell (Baroque composer) (in 1692)
part of:
The Fairy Queen, Z. 629 (Britten-Pears-Holst concert version)
Henry Purcell6:51
2The Fairy Queen: Part I. Oberon's Birthday: Now the night is chas'd away (Attendant)
recording engineer:
Colin Moorfoot (engineer) and Kenneth Wilkinson (engineer)
producer:
David Harvey (producer) and Michael Woolcock (producer)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra (in 1970-09)
conductor:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1970-09)
recorded at:
Snape Maltings in Suffolk, England, United Kingdom (in 1970-09)
recording of:
The Fairy Queen, Z. 629: Part I "Oberon's birthday": "Now the night is chas'd away" (in 1970-09)
composer:
Henry Purcell (Baroque composer) (in 1692)
part of:
The Fairy Queen, Z. 629 (Britten-Pears-Holst concert version)
Henry Purcell2:42
3The Fairy Queen: Part I. Oberon's Birthday: Let the fifes and the clarions (Attendants): Dance
recording engineer:
Colin Moorfoot (engineer) and Kenneth Wilkinson (engineer)
producer:
David Harvey (producer) and Michael Woolcock (producer)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra (in 1970-09)
conductor:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1970-09)
recorded at:
Snape Maltings in Suffolk, England, United Kingdom (in 1970-09)
recording of:
The Fairy Queen, Z. 629: Part I "Oberon's birthday": "Let the fifes and the clarions...Dance" (in 1970-09)
composer:
Henry Purcell (Baroque composer) (in 1692)
part of:
The Fairy Queen, Z. 629 (Britten-Pears-Holst concert version)
Henry Purcell2:08
4The Fairy Queen: Part I. Oberon's Birthday: When a cruel long winter (Phoebus)
recording engineer:
Colin Moorfoot (engineer) and Kenneth Wilkinson (engineer)
producer:
David Harvey (producer) and Michael Woolcock (producer)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra (in 1970-09)
conductor:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1970-09)
recorded at:
Snape Maltings in Suffolk, England, United Kingdom (in 1970-09)
recording of:
The Fairy Queen, Z. 629: Part I "Oberon's birthday": "When a cruel long Winter" (in 1970-09)
composer:
Henry Purcell (Baroque composer) (in 1692)
part of:
The Fairy Queen, Z. 629 (Britten-Pears-Holst concert version)
Henry Purcell2:48
5The Fairy Queen: Part I. Oberon's Birthday: Hail! great parent (Chorus)
recording engineer:
Colin Moorfoot (engineer) and Kenneth Wilkinson (engineer)
producer:
David Harvey (producer) and Michael Woolcock (producer)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra (in 1970-09)
conductor:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1970-09)
recorded at:
Snape Maltings in Suffolk, England, United Kingdom (in 1970-09)
recording of:
The Fairy Queen, Z. 629: Part I "Oberon's birthday": "Hail! great parent of us all" (in 1970-09)
composer:
Henry Purcell (Baroque composer) (in 1692)
part of:
The Fairy Queen, Z. 629 (Britten-Pears-Holst concert version)
Henry Purcell2:18
6The Fairy Queen: Part I. Oberon's Birthday: Thus the ever grateful Spring (Spring)
recording engineer:
Colin Moorfoot (engineer) and Kenneth Wilkinson (engineer)
producer:
David Harvey (producer) and Michael Woolcock (producer)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra (in 1970-09)
conductor:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1970-09)
recorded at:
Snape Maltings in Suffolk, England, United Kingdom (in 1970-09)
recording of:
The Fairy Queen, Z. 629: Part I "Oberon's birthday": "Thus the ever grateful Spring" (in 1970-09)
composer:
Henry Purcell (Baroque composer) (in 1692)
part of:
The Fairy Queen, Z. 629 (Britten-Pears-Holst concert version)
Henry Purcell2:47
7The Fairy Queen: Part I. Oberon's Birthday: Here's the Summer, sprightly, gay (Summer)
recording engineer:
Colin Moorfoot (engineer) and Kenneth Wilkinson (engineer)
producer:
David Harvey (producer) and Michael Woolcock (producer)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra (in 1970-09)
conductor:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1970-09)
recorded at:
Snape Maltings in Suffolk, England, United Kingdom (in 1970-09)
recording of:
The Fairy Queen, Z. 629: Part I "Oberon's birthday": "Here's the Summer, springly, gay" (in 1970-09)
composer:
Henry Purcell (Baroque composer) (in 1692)
part of:
The Fairy Queen, Z. 629 (Britten-Pears-Holst concert version)
Henry Purcell1:14
8The Fairy Queen: Part I. Oberon's Birthday: See, my many-coloured fields (Autumn)
recording engineer:
Colin Moorfoot (engineer) and Kenneth Wilkinson (engineer)
producer:
David Harvey (producer) and Michael Woolcock (producer)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra (in 1970-09)
conductor:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1970-09)
recorded at:
Snape Maltings in Suffolk, England, United Kingdom (in 1970-09)
recording of:
The Fairy Queen, Z. 629: Part I "Oberon's birthday": "See, my many-coloured fields" (in 1970-09)
composer:
Henry Purcell (Baroque composer) (in 1692)
part of:
The Fairy Queen, Z. 629 (Britten-Pears-Holst concert version)
Henry Purcell3:04
9The Fairy Queen: Part I. Oberon's Birthday: Next, Winter comes slowly (Winter)
recording engineer:
Colin Moorfoot (engineer) and Kenneth Wilkinson (engineer)
producer:
David Harvey (producer) and Michael Woolcock (producer)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra (in 1970-09)
conductor:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1970-09)
recorded at:
Snape Maltings in Suffolk, England, United Kingdom (in 1970-09)
recording of:
The Fairy Queen, Z. 629: Part I "Oberon's birthday": "Next, Winter comes slowly" (in 1970-09)
composer:
Henry Purcell (Baroque composer) (in 1692)
part of:
The Fairy Queen, Z. 629 (Britten-Pears-Holst concert version)
Henry Purcell2:55
10The Fairy Queen: Part I. Oberon's Birthday: Hail! great parent (Chorus)
recording engineer:
Colin Moorfoot (engineer) and Kenneth Wilkinson (engineer)
producer:
David Harvey (producer) and Michael Woolcock (producer)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra (in 1970-09)
conductor:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1970-09)
recorded at:
Snape Maltings in Suffolk, England, United Kingdom (in 1970-09)
recording of:
The Fairy Queen, Z. 629: Part I "Oberon's birthday": "Hail! great parent of us all" (in 1970-09)
composer:
Henry Purcell (Baroque composer) (in 1692)
part of:
The Fairy Queen, Z. 629 (Britten-Pears-Holst concert version)
Henry Purcell2:24
11The Fairy Queen: Part II. Night and Silence: Prelude: Come all ye youngsters of the sky (Fairy-Spirit)
recording engineer:
Colin Moorfoot (engineer) and Kenneth Wilkinson (engineer)
producer:
David Harvey (producer) and Michael Woolcock (producer)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra (in 1970-09)
conductor:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1970-09)
recorded at:
Snape Maltings in Suffolk, England, United Kingdom (in 1970-09)
recording of:
The Fairy Queen, Z. 629: Part II "Night and silence": Prelude - "Come, all ye songsters of the sky" (in 1970-09)
composer:
Henry Purcell (Baroque composer) (in 1692)
part of:
The Fairy Queen, Z. 629 (Britten-Pears-Holst concert version)
Henry Purcell2:31
12The Fairy Queen: Part II. Night and Silence: The Songsters: May the God of Wit inspire (Fairy-Spirits)
recording engineer:
Colin Moorfoot (engineer) and Kenneth Wilkinson (engineer)
producer:
David Harvey (producer) and Michael Woolcock (producer)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra (in 1970-09)
conductor:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1970-09)
recorded at:
Snape Maltings in Suffolk, England, United Kingdom (in 1970-09)
recording of:
The Fairy Queen, Z. 629: Part II "Night and silence": "The Songsters... May the god of wit inspire" (in 1970-09)
composer:
Henry Purcell (Baroque composer) (in 1692)
part of:
The Fairy Queen, Z. 629 (Britten-Pears-Holst concert version)
Henry Purcell1:57
13The Fairy Queen: Part II. Night and Silence: Echo: Now join your warbling voices all (Chorus)
recording engineer:
Colin Moorfoot (engineer) and Kenneth Wilkinson (engineer)
producer:
David Harvey (producer) and Michael Woolcock (producer)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra (in 1970-09)
conductor:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1970-09)
recorded at:
Snape Maltings in Suffolk, England, United Kingdom (in 1970-09)
recording of:
The Fairy Queen, Z. 629: Part II "Night and silence": "Echo... Now join your warbling voices all" (in 1970-09)
composer:
Henry Purcell (Baroque composer) (in 1692)
part of:
The Fairy Queen, Z. 629 (Britten-Pears-Holst concert version)
Henry Purcell2:15
14The Fairy Queen: Part II. Night and Silence: Fill up the bowl, then (The Poet)
recording engineer:
Colin Moorfoot (engineer) and Kenneth Wilkinson (engineer)
producer:
David Harvey (producer) and Michael Woolcock (producer)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra (in 1970-09)
conductor:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1970-09)
recorded at:
Snape Maltings in Suffolk, England, United Kingdom (in 1970-09)
recording of:
The Fairy Queen, Z. 629: Part II "Night and silence": "Fill up the bowl, then" (in 1970-09)
composer:
Henry Purcell (Baroque composer) (in 1692)
part of:
The Fairy Queen, Z. 629 (Britten-Pears-Holst concert version)
Henry Purcell6:38
15The Fairy Queen: Part II. Night and Silence: See, even Night herself is here (Night)
recording engineer:
Colin Moorfoot (engineer) and Kenneth Wilkinson (engineer)
producer:
David Harvey (producer) and Michael Woolcock (producer)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra (in 1970-09)
conductor:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1970-09)
recorded at:
Snape Maltings in Suffolk, England, United Kingdom (in 1970-09)
recording of:
The Fairy Queen, Z. 629: Part II "Night and silence": "See, even Night herself is here" (in 1970-09)
composer:
Henry Purcell (Baroque composer) (in 1692)
part of:
The Fairy Queen, Z. 629 (Britten-Pears-Holst concert version)
Henry Purcell5:22
16The Fairy Queen: Part II. Night and Silence: I am come to look all fast (Mystery)
recording engineer:
Colin Moorfoot (engineer) and Kenneth Wilkinson (engineer)
producer:
David Harvey (producer) and Michael Woolcock (producer)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra (in 1970-09)
conductor:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1970-09)
recorded at:
Snape Maltings in Suffolk, England, United Kingdom (in 1970-09)
recording of:
The Fairy Queen, Z. 629: Part II "Night and silence": "I am come to lock all fast" (in 1970-09)
composer:
Henry Purcell (Baroque composer) (in 1692)
part of:
The Fairy Queen, Z. 629 (Britten-Pears-Holst concert version)
Henry Purcell0:43
17The Fairy Queen: Part II. Night and Silence: One charming might (Secrecy)
recording engineer:
Colin Moorfoot (engineer) and Kenneth Wilkinson (engineer)
producer:
David Harvey (producer) and Michael Woolcock (producer)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra (in 1970-09)
conductor:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1970-09)
recorded at:
Snape Maltings in Suffolk, England, United Kingdom (in 1970-09)
recording of:
The Fairy Queen, Z. 629: Part II "Night and silence": "One charming night" (in 1970-09)
composer:
Henry Purcell (Baroque composer) (in 1692)
part of:
The Fairy Queen, Z. 629 (Britten-Pears-Holst concert version)
Henry Purcell2:16
18The Fairy Queen: Part II. Night and Silence: Hush, no more (Sleep)
recording engineer:
Colin Moorfoot (engineer) and Kenneth Wilkinson (engineer)
producer:
David Harvey (producer) and Michael Woolcock (producer)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra (in 1970-09)
conductor:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1970-09)
recorded at:
Snape Maltings in Suffolk, England, United Kingdom (in 1970-09)
recording of:
The Fairy Queen, Z. 629: Part II "Night and silence": "Hush, no more" (in 1970-09)
composer:
Henry Purcell (Baroque composer) (in 1692)
part of:
The Fairy Queen, Z. 629 (Britten-Pears-Holst concert version)
Henry Purcell4:04
19The Fairy Queen: Part II. Night and Silence: Dance
recording engineer:
Colin Moorfoot (engineer) and Kenneth Wilkinson (engineer)
producer:
David Harvey (producer) and Michael Woolcock (producer)
orchestra:
English Chamber Orchestra (in 1970-09)
conductor:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1970-09)
recorded at:
Snape Maltings in Suffolk, England, United Kingdom (in 1970-09)
recording of:
The Fairy Queen, Z. 629: Part II "Night and silence": "Dance for the followers of night" (in 1970-09)
composer:
Henry Purcell (Baroque composer) (in 1692)
part of:
The Fairy Queen, Z. 629 (Britten-Pears-Holst concert version)
Henry Purcell1:30
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Release

part of:Serenata (Decca/London Classics) (order: 5)
Jubilee (Decca Classics/London Records) (order: 16)
Discogs:https://www.discogs.com/release/16094454 [info]
ASIN:US: B00000E4WG [info]