Edward Gardner, the conductor, began his tenure as Music Director of English National Opera with a critically acclaimed production of Britten's Death in Venice.
Historical Context
The BBC Symphony Orchestra has premiered over 1,000 works by composers ranging from Bartók and Shostakovich to contemporary talents like John Adams and Kaija Saariaho.
Performer Biography
Susan Gritton has received two Grammy nominations for her extensive discography, which includes works by various composers for Chandos.
Performer Biography
Edward Gardner has won the Royal Philharmonic Society Award for best Conductor in 2008 and the Olivier Award for Outstanding Achievement in Opera in 2009.
Performer Biography
Susan Gritton, the soprano on this recording, studied botany at Oxford and London Universities before pursuing a singing career.
Recording & Production
This Chandos recording uses 24-bit technology, which offers a dynamic range up to 48 dB greater and 256 times the resolution of standard 16-bit recordings.
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