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British Music after Britten

British Music after Britten

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This comprehensive collection of essays and analyses delves into the world of British music post-Britten, offering a unique glimpse into the work of contemporary composers. Written by renowned musicologist Arnold Whittall, this book brings together 17 chapters that were initially published between 1995 and 2018. The result is a thorough exploration of the evolution of British music in the decades following the influential composer Benjamin Britten. With its in-depth analyses and insightful commentary, this book is a valuable resource for music scholars and enthusiasts alike, providing a rich understanding of the country's rich musical heritage. Whittall's meticulous research and thoughtful analysis make this book an essential addition to any music library.
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This comprehensive collection of essays and analyses delves into the world of British music post-Britten, offering a unique glimpse into the work of contemporary composers. Written by renowned musicologist Arnold Whittall, this book brings together 17 chapters that were initially published between 1995 and 2018. The result is a thorough exploration of the evolution of British music in the decades following the influential composer Benjamin Britten. With its in-depth analyses and insightful commentary, this book is a valuable resource for music scholars and enthusiasts alike, providing a rich understanding of the country's rich musical heritage. Whittall's meticulous research and thoughtful analysis make this book an essential addition to any music library.
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Richard Arnell

Punch And The Child Op. 49

Lord Berners

The Triumph Of Neptune - Ballet Suite

Frederick Delius

Paris - A Nocturne (The Song Of The Great City): Adagio - Allegretto Grazioso - Molto Lento - Lunga

Benjamin Britten

The Young Person's Guide To The Orchestra Op. 34 (Variations And Fugue On A Theme Of Purcell)

Sinfonia Da Requiem Op. 20

Diversions For Piano (Left Hand) And Orchestra Op. 21

Symphony For Cello And Orchestra Op. 68

Peter Maxwell Davies

Concerto For Violin And Orchestra

Frederick Delius

Over The Hills And Far Away (Fantasy Overture)

North Country Sketches

Eventyr (Once Upon A Time) (Ballad After Asbjörnsen)

Koanga

Edward Elgar

Symphony No. 1 In A-Flat Major Op. 55

Sea Pictures Op. 37 (For Contralto And Orchestra)

Symphony No. 2 In E-Flat Major Op. 63

Variations On An Original Theme "Enigma" Op. 36

Pomp And Circumstance Op. 39 (Military Marches)

Concerto For Violin And Orchestra In B Minor Op. 61

In The South (Alassio) Op. 50 (Concerto Overture)

Concerto For Cello And Orchestra Op. 85

William Walton

Concerto For Cello And Orchestra

Ralph Vaughan Williams

Symphony No. 4 In F Minor

Fantasia On A Theme By Thomas Tallis (For Double String Orchestra)

Symphony No. 6 In E Minor

William Walton

Johannesburg Festival Overture

Concerto For Violin And Orchestra

Façade Suite No. 1

Capriccio Burlesco

Façade (For Reciter And Chamber Ensemble)

Belshazzar's Feast (Cantata For Baritone, Chorus And Orchestra)

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