#4 - Favoriete operacomponist: Britten (S02)

In deze aflevering vertelt Francis hoe Benjamin Britten als eenling opstond tegen de massa. Over Brittens’ geweldige muziek én over een van zijn opera’s die ze tientallen keren zelf heeft gezongen.

The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra 
BBC Symphony Orchestra o.l.v. Andrew Davis

Four Sea Interludes – Deel I “Dawn” 
BBC Symphony Orchestra o.l.v. Andrew Davis 

Albert Herring – Florence! 
Royal Northern Sinfonia o.l.v. Steuart Bedford

Frank Bridge - The Sea – deel II “Sea-Foam. Allegro Vivo”
BBC National Orchestra of Wales o.l.v. Richard Hickox 

Peter Grimes – Interlude “Dawn”
Chorus & Orchestra of the Royal Opera House o.l.v. Benjamin Britten

Peter Grimes – Mr. Swallow! I Want the Lawyer Swallow!
Lauris Elms, Chorus & Orchestra of the Royal Opera House Covent Garden o.l.v. Benjamin Britten

Peter Grimes – Who Holds Himself Apart
Lauris Elms, David Kelly, Geraint Evans, Marion Studholme, Raymond Nilsson, Chorus & Orchestra of the Royal Opera House Covent Garden o.l.v. Benjamin Britten

Peter Grimes – To Those Who Pass the Borough
James Pease, Owen Brannigan, Raymond Nilsson, Chorus & Orchestra of the Royal Opera House Covent Garden o.l.v. Benjamin Britten

The Rape of Lucretia – Lucretia! O, Never Again Must We Two Dare to Part
Christopher Purves, Angelika Kirchschlager, Aldeburgh Festival Ensemble o.l.v. Oliver Knussen

Albert Herring – Well tried Albert! 
Peter Savidge, Royal Northern Sinfonia o.l.v. Steuart Bedford 

A Midsummer Night’s Dream – Over Hill, Over Dale
Choirs of Downside School & Emanuel School, London Symphony Orchestra o.l.v. Benjamin Britten

Owen Wingrave – Sirrah! How Dare you!
Opera Trionfo, Nieuw Ensemble o.l.v. Ed Spanjaard

Death in Venice – Ouverture 
English Chamber Orchestra o.l.v. Steuart Bedford

Gloriana – Prelude 
Orchestra of the Welsh National Opera o.l.v. Charles Mackerras