Britten Conducts English Music for Strings

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

• 1 Chacony in G minor for Strings 7:00
• 2 Introduction and Allegro for Strings, op. 47 14:09
• 3 Prelude and Fugue for 18-Part String Orchestra, op. 29 9:12
• 4 Simple Symphony for String Orchestra, op. 4: I. Boisterous Bourrée. Allegro ritmico 3:24
• 5 Simple Symphony for String Orchestra, op. 4: II. Playful Pizzicato. Presto possibile pizzicato sempre 3:03
• 6 Simple Symphony for String Orchestra, op. 4: III. Sentimental Saraband. Poco lento e pesante 7:53
• 7 Simple Symphony for String Orchestra, op. 4: IV. Frolicsome Finale. Prestissimo con fuoco 2:58
• 8 Two Aquarelles: I. Lento, ma non troppo 2:47
• 9 Two Aquarelles: Il. Gaily, but Not Quick 2:30
• 10 "Sir Roger de Coverley" for String Orchestra 4:28

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