BBC Symphony Orchestra > Alley, John [Piano]

Britten: Prince of Pagodas Suite; McPhee / Slatkin, et al

1 Super Audio CD / Chandos Records / 2003-11-11

Works: Colin McPhee: Balinese Ceremonial Music, for 2 pianos; Tabuh-tabuhan, for 2 pianos & orchestra; Benjamin Britten: The Prince of the Pagodas, ballet, Op. 57
Performers: Alley, John [Piano]; Britten, Benjamin; Burley, Elizabeth; Davis, Michael [Violin]; McPhee, Colin
Conductors: Slatkin, Leonard
Ensemble: BBC Symphony Orchestra

Britten: Prince of Pagodas Suite; McPhee / Slatkin, et al

1 CD / Chandos Records / 2003-10-21

Works: Colin McPhee: Balinese Ceremonial Music, for 2 pianos; Tabuh-tabuhan, for 2 pianos & orchestra; Benjamin Britten: The Prince of the Pagodas, ballet, Op. 57
Performers: Alley, John [Piano]; Britten, Benjamin; Burley, Elizabeth; Davis, Michael [Violin]; McPhee, Colin
Conductors: Slatkin, Leonard
Ensemble: BBC Symphony Orchestra

'The Prince of the Pagodas' is one of Britten's most approachable scores, full of tunes, rhythm and glittering orchestration. This disc includes a rare 1941...continue...