Catherine Bullock, Camerata Nordica, Terje Tønnesen - Benjamin Britten: Frank Bridge Variations - Lachrymae - Elegy for Strings - Simple Symphony - Two Portraits (2013)

Tracklist

01. Variations on a Theme of Frank Bridge, Op. 10: Introduction and Theme
02. Variations on a Theme of Frank Bridge, Op. 10: Variation 1, Adagio
03. Variations on a Theme of Frank Bridge, Op. 10: Variation 2, March
04. Variations on a Theme of Frank Bridge, Op. 10: Variation 3, Romance
05. Variations on a Theme of Frank Bridge, Op. 10: Variation 4, Aria Italiana
06. Variations on a Theme of Frank Bridge, Op. 10: Variation 5, Bourée Classique
07. Variations on a Theme of Frank Bridge, Op. 10: Variation 6, Wiener Waltzer
08. Variations on a Theme of Frank Bridge, Op. 10: Variation 7, Moto Perpetuo
09. Variations on a Theme of Frank Bridge, Op. 10: Variation 8, Funeral March
10. Variations on a Theme of Frank Bridge, Op. 10: Variation 9, Chant
11. Variations on a Theme of Frank Bridge, Op. 10: Variation 10, Fugue and Finale
12. Simple Symphony, Op. 4: I. Boisterous Bouree
13. Simple Symphony, Op. 4: II. Playful Pizzicato
14. Simple Symphony, Op. 4: III. Sentimental Sarabande
15. Simple Symphony, Op. 4: IV. Frolicsome Finale
16. Lachrymae, Op. 48a
17. 2 Portraits: 1. David Layton. Poco presto
18. 2 Portraits: 2. E.B.B. Poco lento
19. Elegy for Strings



This collection of works for string orchestra combines two of Britten's first masterpieces, Simple Symphony and the Frank Bridge Variations, with the even earlier Elegy for Strings - recorded here for the first time - and Two Portraits, composed between the ages of 14-16. Directed by the Norwegian violinist Terje Tonnesen, the Swedish string ensemble Camerata Nordica performs this program with an engaging directness and striking virtuosity - qualities which no doubt contributed to the team being entrusted by the Britten-Pears Foundation with making the world premiere recording of the Elegy, as well as giving its first public performance during the 2013 BBC Proms.

DOWNLOAD ALBUM [flac]