City Of London Sinfonia:Hickox - ALBERT HERRING [CD]

Immerse yourself in the quintessentially British soundscape of "City Of London Sinfonia/Hickox - Britten: Albert Herring." This album, under the masterful baton of Richard Hickox, showcases the City of London Sinfonia's exquisite interpretation of Benjamin Britten's comic opera masterpiece. Selected for its rich narrative and Britten's distinctive orchestration, the album captures the essence of mid-20th-century English opera. Featuring a cast of notable artists, each bringing depth and nuance to their roles, this recording is a testament to Britten's genius and a celebration of English operatic music at its finest. A must-have for aficionados of classical music and opera.

Disc 1

1. (The morning room at Lady Billows' house in Loxford)

2. Doctor Jessop's midwife...

3. I hope were not to early

4. Stuffy! Tobacco stink!

5. Now then! Notebook, Florence!

6. The first suggestion on my list

7. Is this all you can bring?

8. Begging your pardon

9. Virtue, says Holy Writ

10. Right! We'll have him!

11. Interlude

12. Bounce me high

13. Shop! Hi! Albert!

14. Did you ever have a pint at the local?

15. Sid I'm sorry but...

16. We'll walk to the spinney

17. He's much too busy

18. Mum wants two penn'oth of potherbs

19. Good morning, young man!

20. We bring great news to you

21. Well, think of that, my lad

22. (Inside a marquee...)

23. for three precious weeks

24. That's a fine sight for sore eyes!

25. Quickly, quickly

26. I don't think you ought!

27. Quick, here they are!

28. Husssh!... Harold Wood!

29. Come, let's sit down

Disc 2

1. I'm full of happiness

2. As representing our local Council

3. My heart leaps up with joy to see

4. Erhumph...

5. Go on, Albert

6. Albert the Good!

7. Bring the plates! Quickly now!

8. Albert the Good!

9. Why did she stare...?

10. You oughtn't to whistle

11. Come along, darling

12. Heaven helps those who help themselves

13. Albert! Albert? Fast asleep, poor kid!

14. (The following afternoon)

15. Is she asleep?

16. What the hell d'you think I am?

17. How's the manhunt?

18. Have you found him?

19. All that I did!

20. Fools!

21. In the midst of life is death

22. Albert...?

23. I can't remember everything

24. Hi! That's my girl

• Genre: Classical
• Product Type: Audio CD
• Barcode: 0095115103623
• Release Date: December 31, 2005

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