Aflevering Favoriete Operacomponist: Britten

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