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Spring Symphony op. 44 (1949)

Benjamin Britten, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House Covent Garden, Chorus of the Royal Opera House Covent Garden, Wandsworth School Boys' Choir, Wandsworth School Boys' Choir, Jennifer Vyvyan (Soprano), Norma Procter (Alto), Sir Peter Pears (Tenor)
1960, London, Kingsway Hall
12 Tracks, 42:42

  • Part 1

    • 1. Introduction 'Shine out' (chorus)
      08:53
    • 2. The merry cuckoo (tenor)
      01:57
    • 3. Spring, the sweet spring (soprano, alto, tenor, chorus)
      01:50
    • 4. The Driving Boy: When as the rye (soprano, boys' choir)
      02:04
    • 5. The Morning Star: Now the bright (chorus)
      03:09

  • Part 2

    • 1. Welcome Maids of honour (alto)
      02:40
    • 2. Waters above (tenor)
      02:34
    • 3. Out on the lawn I lie in bed (alto, chorus)
      06:08

  • Part 3

    • 1. When will my May come? (tenor)
      02:28
    • 2. Fair and fair (soprano, tenor)
      02:12
    • 3. Sound the flute (chorus, Boys' choir)
      01:18

  • Part 4

    • Finale 'London, to thee I do present' (soprano, alto, tenor, chorus, boys' choir)
      07:29