Live, Video: Kritiken zu klassischen Konzerten, Opern, Ballett und Tanz finden | Canticle V, The Death of Saint Narcissus, for tenor and harp, Op.89

Celebrating Britten’s centenary, tonight’s performance of his five canticles seemed particularly fitting. Written throughout his composing career, they are a testament to the composer’s affinity for poetry and skill at writing with particular performers in mind, and they provide an intimate commentary on Britten’s large-scale works.