Benjamin Britten, the composer, possessed a great affinity for and understanding of the human voice, writing music of enormous power and conviction for it.
Composer Biography
The ten-year span of music on this album also encompasses World War II, during which Benjamin Britten articulated his pacifism and spent three years in America.
Composition History
The works on this album, composed between 1937 and 1947, represent the central part of Benjamin Britten's output for tenor and piano.
Performer Biography
Anna Tilbrook, the pianist on this recording, is a highly regarded British pianist known for her song recitals and chamber music performances.
Performer Biography
James Gilchrist, the tenor on this recording, began his career as a doctor before pursuing music full-time in 1996.
Composition History
Benjamin Britten's opera Peter Grimes, first performed in 1945, established him as a major international figure in the British musical world.
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