Cantata `Phaedra` for mezzo-soprano and orchestra (1976), op. 93 - Britten, Benjamin

	Benjamin Britten (1913–1976) Cantata `Phaedra` for mezzo-soprano and orchestra (1976), op. 93 Dramatic cantata for mezzo-soprano, cello, harpsichord, percussion, and string orchestra, op. 93 Text: Robert Lowell (1917-1977), after ``Phèdre`` by Jean Racine (1639-1699) Period of...Read more Dramatic cantata for mezzo-soprano, cello, harpsichord, percussion, and string orchestra, op. 93 Text: Robert Lowell (1917-1977), after ``Phèdre`` by Jean Racine (1639-1699) Period of composition: Jul - 12 Aug 1975 First performance: 16 Jun 1976, Snape Maltings Concert Hall, Aldeburgh Festival (Janet Baker mezzo-soprano, English Chamber Orchestra, conductor Steuart Bedford) Duration: 15.0` Dedication: `For Janet Baker` Х Close Show records by: listenings count \| performer's rating \| alphabetical Steuart Bedford (conductor) , Janet Baker (contralto), English Chamber Orchestra March 1977. (5) Steuart Bedford (conductor) , Ann Murray (mezzo-soprano), English Chamber Orchestra (0) Edward Gardner (conductor) , Sarah Conolly (mezzo-soprano), BBC Symphony Orchestra 2011. (0) Jukka-Pekka Saraste (conductor) , Lorraine Hunt-Lieberson (mezzo-soprano), BBC Symphony Orchestra London, 2003. (0) Janos Ferencsik (conductor) , Janet Baker (contralto), Danish Radio Symphony Orchestra Recorded: April 25, 1979, Kopenhagen. (1)

Benjamin Britten (1913–1976)