Benjamin Britten Ian Bostridge, Graham Johnson - The Red Cockatoo The Holy Sonnets Of John Donne And Other Songs
Review by Darren Bowling
The album "The Red Cockatoo: The Holy Sonnets of John Donne and Other Songs" by Benjamin Britten, Ian Bostridge, and Graham Johnson is a stunning collection of classical music. The album features ten songs composed by Britten, including his famous "The Holy Sonnets of John Donne" cycle. Bostridge's voice is rich and powerful, perfectly capturing the emotion and intensity of Britten's music. Johnson's piano accompaniment is equally impressive, providing a beautiful backdrop for Bostridge's vocals.
The album is both haunting and beautiful, with each song showcasing Britten's incredible talent for composition. Bostridge's interpretation of the Holy Sonnets is particularly moving, with his voice conveying the deep spiritual themes of the lyrics. The album also includes several other songs by Britten, including "The Red Cockatoo," which features a playful and lively melody.
Album: The Red Cockatoo The Holy Sonnets Of John Donne And Other Songs
Rating: 4.67
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Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Morning | 1:05 | |
| When You're Feeling Like Expressing Your Affection | 0:42 | |
| Hymn To God The Father | 2:26 | |
| Not Even Summer Yet | 1:41 | |
| Birthday Song For Erwin | 1:21 | |
| Oh, To Vex Me | 1:03 | |
| Um Mitternacht | 3:33 | |
| Batter My Heart | 1:16 | |
| Cradle Song For Eleanor | 3:01 | |
| Wild With Passion | 2:23 | |
| Death, Be Not Proud | 3:58 | |
| Since She Whom I Loved | 3:25 | |
| Fish In The Unruffled Lakes | ||
| The Red Cockatoo | 0:39 | |
| The Holy Sonnets Of John Donne, Op. 35 | ||
| Lord! I Have Sinned | 2:51 | |
| A Poison Tree | 2:52 | |
| Night | 1:40 | |
| At The Round Earth's Imagined Corners | 2:40 | |
| If Thou Wilt Ease Thine Heart | 1:50 | |
| Oh My Blacke Soule! | 3:10 | |
| O Might Those Sighes And Teares | 3:06 | |
| Evening | 1:41 | |
| What If This Present | 2:54 | |
| A Hymn On Divine Musick | 5:22 | |
| Night Covers Up The Rigid Land | ||
| To Lie Flat On The Back With The Knees Flexed | ||
| Thou Hast Made Me | 1:25 |
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CDA66823Labels
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CDCompanies
| Role | Company |
|---|---|
| Phonographic Copyright (p) | Hyperion Records Limited |
| Copyright (c) | Hyperion Records Limited |
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Arranged By | Benjamin Britten (tracks: 1 to 3) |
| Composed By | Benjamin Britten (tracks: 4 to 27) |
| Design | Terry Shannon |
| Engineer | Antony Howell |
| Executive-Producer | Edward Perry, Joanna Gamble |
| Illustration | Jane Mackay |
| Piano | Graham Johnson |
| Producer | Mark Brown |
| Tenor Vocals | Ian Bostridge |
Notes
- Recorded on 27, 29, 30 June 1995
- ℗ & © Hyperion Records Ltd, London, MCMXCV
Barcodes
- Barcode: 034571168234
- Label Code: LC 7533
About Benjamin Britten Ian Bostridge, Graham Johnson
British composer, conductor, and pianist.
Born: November 22, 1913, in Lowestoft, UK - died: December 04, 1976, in Aldeburgh, UK.
He showed talent from an early age, and first came to public attention with the a cappella choral work A Boy Was Born in 1934. With the premiere of his opera Peter Grimes in 1945, he leapt to international fame. For the next fifteen years he devoted much of his compositional attention to writing operas, establishing him as one of the leading 20th century figures in this genre. Britten's interests as a composer were wide-ranging; he produced important music in such varied genres as orchestral, choral, solo vocal (much of it written for the tenor Peter Pears), chamber and instrumental, as well as film music. He also took a great interest in writing music for children and amateur performers, and was a fine pianist and conductor.
One of Britten's most important works, The War Requiem was completed 20 December 1961, and first performed 30 May 1962. Britten received many prizes and honors, including becoming a Companion of Honour in 1952, and a member of the Order of Merit in 1965.
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