Britten - Les Illuminations for soprano and string orchestra, Op. 18 [Part 1/2]

[MuseDuCafe]

A great work. Had the privilege of hearing it performed by Susan Graham, Pierre Boulez conducting Chicago Symphony Orchestra. This is a terrific recorded performance here. Thank you much for the posting.

[claireDVZO]

Gorgeous. Someone recently suggested I learn these, and since I'd never heard them, and I'm generally not a huge fan of Britten, I was a little apprehensive, but OH MAN these are gorgeous. His use of color and texture in this cycle is beautifully informed by the poetry.

[pjdonagh]

Terrific performance by all concerned, in particular Harper who is on top form here.

Thanks for this.

[larsgerstenberg]

Originally composed for the soprano voice, though Pears (whom I love) later made it his own. That said, I prefer hearing a soprano in this (and Harper is wonderful). Perhaps my favorite recording of this.... Thanks much for posting.