The UK premiere of Britten’s Cello Symphony
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About
Britten’s Cello Symphony was premiered in Moscow in March 1964 and was given its first UK performance at that year’s Aldeburgh Festival. It was written for and dedicated to Mstislav Rostropovich, who performs it here under the baton of Britten.
Content
Benjamin Britten
Symphony for Cello and Orchestra, Op 68
Allegro maestoso
Presto inquieto
Adagio – cadenza ad lib
Passacaglia – andante allegro
This recording
This recording is from the collection of Patrick Saul.
Performers
- Cello Mstislav Rostropovich
- English Chamber Orchestra
- Conductor Benjamin Britten
