Benjamin Britten - Benjamin Britten [CD]

Please Note Not All Our New Items Are Shrink Wrapped.All items shipped within 3 working days of payment.Three recordings from 1941, publicly available for the first time following transfer from the original 78rpm discs and lengthy subsequent treatment: the centrepiece is an off-air recording of the American premiere of Les Illuminations with Peter Pears.rr'These are historical documents of importance ... Technically wonders have been done to what appear to be intractable originals. All Britten and Pears specialists will want the issue to which Colin Matthews contributes authoritative annotations.' Gramophonerr'Les Illuminations emerges as a lovely and impassioned work in the hands of a very young Peter Pears' MusicWeb Internationalrr'Fievreuse est la musique, emportee, sur des ostinati de cordes, qui doublent le rythme, servie par la voix lineaire, d'une froide et impitoyable purete de Sandrine Piau, parfaitement adaptee aux elans incisifs qui s'ornent soudain de chromatismes et d'arabesques inattendues.' Clic Mag

Les Illuminations, Op.18: I. Fanfare - Peter Pears

Les Illuminations, Op.18: II. Villes - Peter Pears

Les Illuminations, Op.18: IIIa. Phrase - Peter Pears

Les Illuminations, Op.18: IIIb. Antique - Peter Pears

Les Illuminations, Op.18: IV. Royaute - Peter Pears

Les Illuminations, Op.18: V. Marine - Peter Pears

Les Illuminations, Op.18: VI. Interlude - Peter Pears

Les Illuminations, Op.18: VII. Being Beauteous - Peter Pears

Les Illuminations, Op.18: VIII. Parade - Peter Pears

Les Illuminations, Op.18: IX. Depart - Peter Pears

Sinf Da Requiem, Op.20: Lacrymosa - New York PO/John Barbirolli

Sinf Da Requiem, Op.20: Dies Irae - New York PO/John Barbirolli

Sinf Da Requiem, Op.20: Requiem Aeternam - New York PO/John Barbirolli

Seven Sonnets Of Michelangelo, Op.22: Sonetto XVI - Si Come Nella Penna E Nell' Inchiostro - Peter P

Seven Sonnets Of Michelangelo, Op.22: Sonetto XXXI - A Che Piu Debb'io Mai L'intensa Voglia - Peter

Seven Sonnets Of Michelangelo, Op.22: Sonetto XXX - Veggio Co' Bei Vostri Occhi Un Dolce Lume - Pete

Seven Sonnets Of Michelangelo, Op.22: Sonetto LV - Tu Sa' Ch'io So, Signior Mie, Che Tu Sai - Peter

Seven Sonnets Of Michelangelo, Op.22: Sonetto XXXVIII - Rendete A Gli Occhi Miei - Peter Pears/Benja

Seven Sonnets Of Michelangelo, Op.22: Sonetto XXXII - S'un Castro Amor, S'una Pieta Superna - Peter

Seven Sonnets Of Michelangelo, Op.22: Sonetto XXIV - Spirto Ben Nato, In Cui Si Specchia E Vede - Pe

• Product Type: AUDIO CD
• Barcode: 5023363003025

Dispatch Information: Dispatch times vary by item and items are only dispatched on UK working days – not weekends or UK Bank Holidays. Items marked "Dispatched Same Day" will be dispatched on the day of purchase if bought before 2pm GMT. "Dispatched Same Day" items bought after 2pm GMT or on a non-working day will be dispatched on the next working day. We aim to dispatch all other items within 3-5 working days.

Delivery Information: We aim to deliver your order as quickly and efficiently as possible. All UK orders are dispatched using Royal Mail 48 Tracked service and the standard delivery times are 2-3 business days. Please note that delivery times for overseas orders will vary depending on your location and the shipping option you choose during checkout.

Shipping Costs: We offer free delivery on all UK orders and free worldwide delivery on orders over £15.

Tracking Your Order: All UK orders are tracked. Once your order is dispatched, you will receive a tracking number via email. You can use this tracking number to monitor the progress of your delivery on the Royal Mail Track and Trace website.

Returns and Exchanges: We want you to be completely satisfied with your purchase. If for any reason you are not happy with your order, you may return it within 28 days of the item being dispatched for a refund or exchange. Please note the following guidelines:
- Items must be returned in their original condition and packaging – items that have been opened or had shrink wrap removed are not eligible for return or refund.
- Make sure to include your order number in the returned package.

How to Initiate a Return: To initiate a return or exchange, please contact our customer service team. The team is available to assist you with any questions or concerns you may have about the process.

Refund Processing: Refunds will be processed as soon as we receive your item back into our warehouse. Replacements are subject to availability and if a replacement is not available, a refund will be issued.

If you have any further questions or need assistance, please don't hesitate to contact our customer service team or check out our FAQ’s. We're here to help ensure your shopping experience is enjoyable and hassle-free. Thank you for choosing Chalkys!