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| Composer | Britten, Benjamin (1913-1976) |
| Period | Early 20th century |
| Year | 1946 |
| Work type | Instrumental |
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LondonDvořák’s ‘New World’ Symphony
Britten, Simcock, Dvořák
BBC Symphony Orchestra; Sakari Oramo; Jess Gillam; Ben Goldscheider; Sheku Kanneh-Mason
StockholmFamily Concert – The Orchestra!
Britten: The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra, Op.34
Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra; Alexander Hanson; Ayla Kabaca
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A winner from start to finish: National Youth Orchestra of Germany
The National Youth Orchestra of Germany end their UK tour in Edinburgh with playing of Technicolor brilliance and fearless confidence.
Dalia Stasevska leads a rousing First Night at the BBC Proms
The popular Finnish-Ukrainian conductor brings music from Finland and Ukraine to launch the 2023 Proms season, including Sibelius' rarity, Snöfrid.
Back with a bang: Rattle and the LSO begin their Australian tour
The LSO opens its three-concert Sydney stay with a panoply of colours and virtuoso orchestral playing in a programme of Adams, Debussy and Ravel, under the masterful leadership of Sir Simon Rattle
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LondonSir Simon Rattle conducts Britten, Fauré & Dvořák
Britten, Fauré, Dvořák
London Symphony Orchestra; Sir Simon Rattle
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Bachtrack top ten: Benjamin Britten
A tour of Britten, celebrating the finest works by the composer who launched the English operatic renaissance.