Credits:

Choir of St John’s College, Cambridge

Description:

A composer who threw himself into forbidden love and elevated its anguish to the highest realmOne of the charms of Brittens music lies in its diverse expression and exquisite compositional style. One cannot help but be utterly awed by the brilliance of his works featuring vocal parts in particular. Could this be described as the sublimation of his love for the singer Beers, who was his lifelong friend? Each piece is filled with love and prayer, and its rich musical ideas linger in the listeners ears. Of course, this recording also includes excerpts from the famous *Music for Young People*.Naxos Japan