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Britten: Violin Concerto / Canadian Carnival / Mont Juic

3/1/2006, 8 Tracks, 58:16

Featuring

  • Steuart Bedford
  • Lorraine McAslan
  • English Chamber Orchestra
  • Benjamin Britten

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Composition History

The album features two lighter orchestral works by Britten and Lennox Berkeley that frame Britten's Violin Concerto.

Source: Booklet

Performer Biography

The English Chamber Orchestra and conductor Steuart Bedford perform on this recording.

Source: Booklet

Performer Biography

Lorraine McAslan is the violinist featured on this recording, performing Britten's Violin Concerto.

Source: Booklet

Composer's Artistic Vision

Benjamin Britten's Violin Concerto, completed in 1940, gave artistic expression to his growing awareness and anxiety at developing world events.

Source: Booklet

Recording & Production

This album was previously released on Collins Classics in 1990 and recorded at The Maltings, Snape, UK, in October 1989.

Source: Booklet

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