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1. John Eliot Gardiner directs a memorable and thoroughly invigorating account of Britten’s vernal paean. Right from the start, one registers the exceptional refinement and transparency of his approach, to say nothing of the exciting realism of DG’s sound (how subtly, .

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2. Commissioned by the Boston Symphony Orchestra, the Spring Symphony is, in Britten’s words, ‘a symphony not only dealing with the Spring itself but with the progress of Winter to Spring and the reawakening of the earth and life which that means’. A hybrid work – part symphony, part oratorio and part song-cycle – the large forces provide a flexible resource for a number of smaller.

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3. Browse: Britten - Spring Symphony, Op. 44 This page lists all recordings of Spring Symphony, Op. 44 by Benjamin Britten (). Showing 1 - 10 of 16 results.

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4. Label: London Records - • Format: CD Album, Stereo • Country: UK • Genre: Classical • Style: Modern Benjamin Britten - Spring Symphony (, CD) | Discogs Explore.

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5. Spring Symphony, a classical music Album by Emanuel School Boys' Chorus / Chorus and Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden / Benjamin Britten / Jennifer Vyvyan / Norma Procter / Peter Pears. Released in April on Decca (catalog no. SXL ; Vinyl LP). Genres: Symphony, Modern Classical. Featured peformers: Emanuel School Boys' Choir (children's choir), The Royal Opera .

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6. Unlike other composers – even twentieth century ones – Britten chose not to write a string of symphonies, neatly organised by number. Instead, he wrote a short, 3-part orchestral piece (Sinfonia da Requiem, ), a concerto-like work showcasing the cello (the Cello Symphony, ) and a glorious tour de force for orchestra, choir, children’s choir and soloists – his Spring Symphony.

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7. VAN BEINUM / ROYAL CONCERTGEBOUW ORCH, BRITTEN, BENJAMIN, VAN BEINUM, EDUARD, ROYAL CONCERTGEBOUW ORCH - Britten: Spring Symphony / Young Person's Guide - /5(3).

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8. Find album reviews, stream songs, credits and award information for Benjamin Britten: War Requiem; Spring Symphony - Karel Ancerl, Czech Philharmonic Orchestra on AllMusic -

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