Simon Rattle: The CBSO Years

~ Release by City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, Simon Rattle (see all versions of this release, 1 available)

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1An American Overture
producer:
John Willan (producer)
orchestra:
City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (from 1984-05-23 until 1984-05-24)
conductor:
Simon Rattle (conductor) (from 1984-05-23 until 1984-05-24)
balance engineer:
Michael Sheady (engineer) (from 1984-05-23 until 1984-05-24)
recorded at:
Warwick Arts Centre in Coventry (from 1984-05-23 until 1984-05-24)
recording of:
Occasional Overture, op. 27 "An American Overture" (from 1984-05-23 until 1984-05-24)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1941)
part of:
Works of Benjamin Britten by opus number (number: op. 27)
Benjamin Britten10:31
2Ballad of Heroes, op. 14: I. Funeral March (Swingler) -
producer:
David R. Murray
choir vocals:
City of Birmingham Symphony Chorus (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
orchestra:
City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
conductor:
Simon Rattle (conductor) (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
balance engineer:
Mike Clements (sound engineer for classical recordings, AKA "Mr. Bear" in his early work) (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
recorded at:
Warwick Arts Centre in Coventry (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
recording of:
Ballad of Heroes, op. 14: I. Funeral March (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
lyricist:
Randall Swingler
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1939)
part of:
Ballad of Heroes, op. 14
Benjamin Britten5:47
3Ballad of Heroes, op. 14: II. Scherzo (Auden) -
producer:
David R. Murray
choir vocals:
City of Birmingham Symphony Chorus (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
orchestra:
City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
conductor:
Simon Rattle (conductor) (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
balance engineer:
Mike Clements (sound engineer for classical recordings, AKA "Mr. Bear" in his early work) (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
recorded at:
Warwick Arts Centre in Coventry (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
recording of:
Ballad of Heroes, op. 14: II. Scherzo: Dance of Death (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
lyricist:
W. H. Auden
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1939)
part of:
Ballad of Heroes, op. 14
Benjamin Britten4:24
4Ballad of Heroes, op. 14: III. Recitative and Choral (Auden/Swingler)
producer:
David R. Murray
choir vocals:
City of Birmingham Symphony Chorus (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
tenor vocals:
Robert Tear (tenor) (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
orchestra:
City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
conductor:
Simon Rattle (conductor) (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
balance engineer:
Mike Clements (sound engineer for classical recordings, AKA "Mr. Bear" in his early work) (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
recorded at:
Warwick Arts Centre in Coventry (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
recording of:
Ballad of Heroes, op. 14: III. Recitative and Choral (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
lyricist:
W. H. Auden and Randall Swingler
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1939)
part of:
Ballad of Heroes, op. 14
Benjamin Britten6:24
5Diversions, op. 21 for Piano (left hand) and Orchestra: Theme -
producer:
David R. Murray
piano:
Peter Donohoe (British classical pianist) (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
orchestra:
City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
conductor:
Simon Rattle (conductor) (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
balance engineer:
Mike Clements (sound engineer for classical recordings, AKA "Mr. Bear" in his early work) (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
recorded at:
Warwick Arts Centre in Coventry (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
recording of:
Diversions for Piano Left Hand and Orchestra, op. 21: Theme (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1940)
part of:
Diversions for Piano Left Hand and Orchestra, op. 21
Benjamin Britten1:20
6Diversions, op. 21 for Piano (left hand) and Orchestra: Var I: Recitative -
producer:
David R. Murray
piano:
Peter Donohoe (British classical pianist) (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
orchestra:
City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
conductor:
Simon Rattle (conductor) (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
balance engineer:
Mike Clements (sound engineer for classical recordings, AKA "Mr. Bear" in his early work) (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
recorded at:
Warwick Arts Centre in Coventry (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
recording of:
Diversions for Piano Left Hand and Orchestra, op. 21: Variation I. Recitative (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1940)
part of:
Diversions for Piano Left Hand and Orchestra, op. 21
Benjamin Britten1:39
7Diversions, op. 21 for Piano (left hand) and Orchestra: Var. II: Romance -
producer:
David R. Murray
piano:
Peter Donohoe (British classical pianist) (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
orchestra:
City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
conductor:
Simon Rattle (conductor) (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
balance engineer:
Mike Clements (sound engineer for classical recordings, AKA "Mr. Bear" in his early work) (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
recorded at:
Warwick Arts Centre in Coventry (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
recording of:
Diversions for Piano Left Hand and Orchestra, op. 21: Variation II. Romance (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1940)
part of:
Diversions for Piano Left Hand and Orchestra, op. 21
Benjamin Britten1:20
8Diversions, op. 21 for Piano (left hand) and Orchestra: Var III. Variation 3: March -
producer:
David R. Murray
piano:
Peter Donohoe (British classical pianist) (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
orchestra:
City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
conductor:
Simon Rattle (conductor) (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
balance engineer:
Mike Clements (sound engineer for classical recordings, AKA "Mr. Bear" in his early work) (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
recorded at:
Warwick Arts Centre in Coventry (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
recording of:
Diversions for Piano Left Hand and Orchestra, op. 21: Variation III. March (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1940)
part of:
Diversions for Piano Left Hand and Orchestra, op. 21
Benjamin Britten1:15
9Diversions, op. 21 for Piano (left hand) and Orchestra: Var IV: Arabesque -
producer:
David R. Murray
piano:
Peter Donohoe (British classical pianist) (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
orchestra:
City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
conductor:
Simon Rattle (conductor) (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
balance engineer:
Mike Clements (sound engineer for classical recordings, AKA "Mr. Bear" in his early work) (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
recorded at:
Warwick Arts Centre in Coventry (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
recording of:
Diversions for Piano Left Hand and Orchestra, op. 21: Variation IV. Arabesque (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1940)
part of:
Diversions for Piano Left Hand and Orchestra, op. 21
Benjamin Britten1:50
10Diversions, op. 21 for Piano (left hand) and Orchestra: Var V: Chant -
producer:
David R. Murray
piano:
Peter Donohoe (British classical pianist) (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
orchestra:
City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
conductor:
Simon Rattle (conductor) (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
balance engineer:
Mike Clements (sound engineer for classical recordings, AKA "Mr. Bear" in his early work) (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
recorded at:
Warwick Arts Centre in Coventry (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
recording of:
Diversions for Piano Left Hand and Orchestra, op. 21: Variation V. Chant (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1940)
part of:
Diversions for Piano Left Hand and Orchestra, op. 21
Benjamin Britten1:48
11Diversions, op. 21 for Piano (left hand) and Orchestra: Var VI: Nocturne -
producer:
David R. Murray
piano:
Peter Donohoe (British classical pianist) (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
orchestra:
City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
conductor:
Simon Rattle (conductor) (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
balance engineer:
Mike Clements (sound engineer for classical recordings, AKA "Mr. Bear" in his early work) (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
recorded at:
Warwick Arts Centre in Coventry (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
recording of:
Diversions for Piano Left Hand and Orchestra, op. 21: Variation VI. Nocturne (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1940)
part of:
Diversions for Piano Left Hand and Orchestra, op. 21
Benjamin Britten2:00
12Diversions, op. 21 for Piano (left hand) and Orchestra: Var VII: Badinerie -
producer:
David R. Murray
piano:
Peter Donohoe (British classical pianist) (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
orchestra:
City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
conductor:
Simon Rattle (conductor) (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
balance engineer:
Mike Clements (sound engineer for classical recordings, AKA "Mr. Bear" in his early work) (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
recorded at:
Warwick Arts Centre in Coventry (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
recording of:
Diversions for Piano Left Hand and Orchestra, op. 21: Variation VII. Badinerie (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1940)
part of:
Diversions for Piano Left Hand and Orchestra, op. 21
Benjamin Britten1:21
13Diversions, op. 21 for Piano (left hand) and Orchestra: Var VIII: Burlesque -
producer:
David R. Murray
piano:
Peter Donohoe (British classical pianist) (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
orchestra:
City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
conductor:
Simon Rattle (conductor) (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
balance engineer:
Mike Clements (sound engineer for classical recordings, AKA "Mr. Bear" in his early work) (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
recorded at:
Warwick Arts Centre in Coventry (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
recording of:
Diversions for Piano Left Hand and Orchestra, op. 21: Variation VIII. Burlesque (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1940)
part of:
Diversions for Piano Left Hand and Orchestra, op. 21
Benjamin Britten1:37
14Diversions, op. 21 for Piano (left hand) and Orchestra: Var IX: Toccata I - Toccata II - Cadenza -
producer:
David R. Murray
piano:
Peter Donohoe (British classical pianist) (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
orchestra:
City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
conductor:
Simon Rattle (conductor) (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
balance engineer:
Mike Clements (sound engineer for classical recordings, AKA "Mr. Bear" in his early work) (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
recorded at:
Warwick Arts Centre in Coventry (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
recording of:
Diversions for Piano Left Hand and Orchestra, op. 21: Variation IXa. Toccata I (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1940)
part of:
Diversions for Piano Left Hand and Orchestra, op. 21
recording of:
Diversions for Piano Left Hand and Orchestra, op. 21: Variation IXb. Toccata II (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1940)
part of:
Diversions for Piano Left Hand and Orchestra, op. 21
Benjamin Britten2:50
15Diversions, op. 21 for Piano (left hand) and Orchestra: Var X: Adagio -
producer:
David R. Murray
piano:
Peter Donohoe (British classical pianist) (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
orchestra:
City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
conductor:
Simon Rattle (conductor) (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
balance engineer:
Mike Clements (sound engineer for classical recordings, AKA "Mr. Bear" in his early work) (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
recorded at:
Warwick Arts Centre in Coventry (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
recording of:
Diversions for Piano Left Hand and Orchestra, op. 21: Variation X. Adagio (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1940)
part of:
Diversions for Piano Left Hand and Orchestra, op. 21
Benjamin Britten4:00
16Diversions, op. 21 for Piano (left hand) and Orchestra: Var XI: Finale (Tarantella)
producer:
David R. Murray
piano:
Peter Donohoe (British classical pianist) (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
orchestra:
City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
conductor:
Simon Rattle (conductor) (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
balance engineer:
Mike Clements (sound engineer for classical recordings, AKA "Mr. Bear" in his early work) (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
recorded at:
Warwick Arts Centre in Coventry (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
recording of:
Diversions for Piano Left Hand and Orchestra, op. 21: Variation XI. Tarantella (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1940)
part of:
Diversions for Piano Left Hand and Orchestra, op. 21
Benjamin Britten2:42
17The Building of the House, op. 79
producer:
David R. Murray
choir vocals:
City of Birmingham Symphony Chorus (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
orchestra:
City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
conductor:
Simon Rattle (conductor) (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
balance engineer:
Mike Clements (sound engineer for classical recordings, AKA "Mr. Bear" in his early work) (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
recorded at:
Warwick Arts Centre in Coventry (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
recording of:
The Building of the House, op. 79 (for chorus and orchestra) (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (from 1967-01 until 1967-03-16)
premiered at:
Opening of The Snape Maltings Concert Halls (1967-06-02)
part of:
Works of Benjamin Britten by opus number (number: op. 79)
Benjamin Britten5:08
18Praise We Great Men (ed. & orch. by Colin Matthews): Praide we great men -
producer:
David R. Murray
orchestra:
City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
conductor:
Simon Rattle (conductor) (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
balance engineer:
Mike Clements (sound engineer for classical recordings, AKA "Mr. Bear" in his early work) (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
recorded at:
Warwick Arts Centre in Coventry (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
Benjamin Britten3:30
19Praise We Great Men (ed. & orch. by Colin Matthews): Praise we the just -
producer:
David R. Murray
orchestra:
City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
conductor:
Simon Rattle (conductor) (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
balance engineer:
Mike Clements (sound engineer for classical recordings, AKA "Mr. Bear" in his early work) (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
recorded at:
Warwick Arts Centre in Coventry (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
Benjamin Britten2:22
20Praise We Great Men (ed. & orch. by Colin Matthews): (Coda)
producer:
David R. Murray
orchestra:
City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
conductor:
Simon Rattle (conductor) (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
balance engineer:
Mike Clements (sound engineer for classical recordings, AKA "Mr. Bear" in his early work) (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
recorded at:
Warwick Arts Centre in Coventry (from 1990-07-15 until 1990-07-17)
Benjamin Britten1:35
21Suite on English Folk Tunes "A Time There Was", op. 90: I. Cakes and Ale
producer:
John Willan (producer)
orchestra:
City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (from 1984-05-23 until 1984-05-24)
conductor:
Simon Rattle (conductor) (from 1984-05-23 until 1984-05-24)
balance engineer:
Michael Sheady (engineer) (from 1984-05-23 until 1984-05-24)
recorded at:
Warwick Arts Centre in Coventry (from 1984-05-23 until 1984-05-24)
recording of:
A Suite on English Folk Tunes, op. 90 "A Time There Was": I. Cakes and Ale (from 1984-05-23 until 1984-05-24)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1974)
part of:
A Suite on English Folk Tunes, op. 90 "A Time There Was"
Benjamin Britten2:34
22Suite on English Folk Tunes "A Time There Was", op. 90: II. The Bitter Withy
producer:
John Willan (producer)
orchestra:
City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (from 1984-05-23 until 1984-05-24)
conductor:
Simon Rattle (conductor) (from 1984-05-23 until 1984-05-24)
balance engineer:
Michael Sheady (engineer) (from 1984-05-23 until 1984-05-24)
recorded at:
Warwick Arts Centre in Coventry (from 1984-05-23 until 1984-05-24)
recording of:
A Suite on English Folk Tunes, op. 90 "A Time There Was": II. The Bitter Withy (from 1984-05-23 until 1984-05-24)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1974)
part of:
A Suite on English Folk Tunes, op. 90 "A Time There Was"
Benjamin Britten2:57
23Suite on English Folk Tunes "A Time There Was", op. 90: III. Hankin Booby
producer:
John Willan (producer)
orchestra:
City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (from 1984-05-23 until 1984-05-24)
conductor:
Simon Rattle (conductor) (from 1984-05-23 until 1984-05-24)
balance engineer:
Michael Sheady (engineer) (from 1984-05-23 until 1984-05-24)
recorded at:
Warwick Arts Centre in Coventry (from 1984-05-23 until 1984-05-24)
recording of:
A Suite on English Folk Tunes, op. 90 "A Time There Was": III. Hankin Booby (from 1984-05-23 until 1984-05-24)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1974)
part of:
A Suite on English Folk Tunes, op. 90 "A Time There Was"
Benjamin Britten2:31
24Suite on English Folk Tunes "A Time There Was", op. 90: IV. Hunt the Squirrel
producer:
John Willan (producer)
orchestra:
City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (from 1984-05-23 until 1984-05-24)
conductor:
Simon Rattle (conductor) (from 1984-05-23 until 1984-05-24)
balance engineer:
Michael Sheady (engineer) (from 1984-05-23 until 1984-05-24)
recorded at:
Warwick Arts Centre in Coventry (from 1984-05-23 until 1984-05-24)
recording of:
A Suite on English Folk Tunes, op. 90 "A Time There Was": IV. Hunt the Squirrel (from 1984-05-23 until 1984-05-24)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1974)
part of:
A Suite on English Folk Tunes, op. 90 "A Time There Was"
Benjamin Britten1:18
25Suite on English Folk Tunes "A Time There Was", op. 90: V. Lord Melbourne
producer:
John Willan (producer)
orchestra:
City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (from 1984-05-23 until 1984-05-24)
conductor:
Simon Rattle (conductor) (from 1984-05-23 until 1984-05-24)
balance engineer:
Michael Sheady (engineer) (from 1984-05-23 until 1984-05-24)
recorded at:
Warwick Arts Centre in Coventry (from 1984-05-23 until 1984-05-24)
recording of:
A Suite on English Folk Tunes, op. 90 "A Time There Was": V. Lord Melbourne (from 1984-05-23 until 1984-05-24)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1974)
part of:
A Suite on English Folk Tunes, op. 90 "A Time There Was"
Benjamin Britten5:25
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