The Prince of the Pagodas / The Miraculous Mandarin

~ Release by Benjamin Britten, Béla Bartók; Oliver Knussen, Franz Welser‐Möst (see all versions of this release, 2 available)

Tracklist

▼ CD 1
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1The Prince of the Pagodas: Prelude
producer:
Oliver Knussen and Colin Matthews (composer)
orchestra:
London Sinfonietta (from 1989-05-23 until 1989-05-29)
conductor:
Oliver Knussen (from 1989-05-23 until 1989-05-29)
balance engineer:
Mike Clements (engineer)
partial recording of:
The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57: Act I (from 1989-05-23 until 1989-05-29)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1956)
part of:
The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57
Benjamin Britten2:16
2The Prince of the Pagodas: Act One, The Palace of the Emperor of the Middle Kingdom - The Fool and the Dwarf
producer:
Oliver Knussen and Colin Matthews (composer)
trombone:
David Purser (Trombone and sackbutt player) (from 1989-05-23 until 1989-05-29)
orchestra:
London Sinfonietta (from 1989-05-23 until 1989-05-29)
conductor:
Oliver Knussen (from 1989-05-23 until 1989-05-29)
balance engineer:
Mike Clements (engineer)
partial recording of:
The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57: Act I (from 1989-05-23 until 1989-05-29)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1956)
part of:
The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57
Benjamin Britten1:51
3The Prince of the Pagodas: Act One, The Palace of the Emperor of the Middle Kingdom - March and Courtiers' Dance
producer:
Oliver Knussen and Colin Matthews (composer)
alto saxophone:
John Harle (from 1989-05-23 until 1989-05-29)
orchestra:
London Sinfonietta (from 1989-05-23 until 1989-05-29)
conductor:
Oliver Knussen (from 1989-05-23 until 1989-05-29)
balance engineer:
Mike Clements (engineer)
partial recording of:
The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57: Act I (from 1989-05-23 until 1989-05-29)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1956)
part of:
The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57
Benjamin Britten3:34
4The Prince of the Pagodas: Act One, The Palace of the Emperor of the Middle Kingdom - Entry of the Pages and the Four Kings
producer:
Oliver Knussen and Colin Matthews (composer)
concert flute:
Sebastian Bell (flutist) (from 1989-05-23 until 1989-05-29)
orchestra:
London Sinfonietta (from 1989-05-23 until 1989-05-29)
conductor:
Oliver Knussen (from 1989-05-23 until 1989-05-29)
balance engineer:
Mike Clements (engineer)
partial recording of:
The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57: Act I (from 1989-05-23 until 1989-05-29)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1956)
part of:
The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57
Benjamin Britten2:22
5The Prince of the Pagodas: Act One, The Palace of the Emperor of the Middle Kingdom - Variation of the King of the North
producer:
Oliver Knussen and Colin Matthews (composer)
orchestra:
London Sinfonietta (from 1989-05-23 until 1989-05-29)
conductor:
Oliver Knussen (from 1989-05-23 until 1989-05-29)
balance engineer:
Mike Clements (engineer)
partial recording of:
The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57: Act I (from 1989-05-23 until 1989-05-29)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1956)
part of:
The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57
Benjamin Britten1:28
6The Prince of the Pagodas: Act One, The Palace of the Emperor of the Middle Kingdom - Variation of the King of the East
producer:
Oliver Knussen and Colin Matthews (composer)
horn:
Michael Thompson (British horn player and conductor) (from 1989-05-23 until 1989-05-29)
orchestra:
London Sinfonietta (from 1989-05-23 until 1989-05-29)
conductor:
Oliver Knussen (from 1989-05-23 until 1989-05-29)
balance engineer:
Mike Clements (engineer)
partial recording of:
The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57: Act I (from 1989-05-23 until 1989-05-29)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1956)
part of:
The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57
Benjamin Britten2:41
7The Prince of the Pagodas: Act One, The Palace of the Emperor of the Middle Kingdom - Variation of the King of the West
producer:
Oliver Knussen and Colin Matthews (composer)
orchestra:
London Sinfonietta (from 1989-05-23 until 1989-05-29)
conductor:
Oliver Knussen (from 1989-05-23 until 1989-05-29)
balance engineer:
Mike Clements (engineer)
partial recording of:
The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57: Act I (from 1989-05-23 until 1989-05-29)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1956)
part of:
The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57
Benjamin Britten1:06
8The Prince of the Pagodas: Act One, The Palace of the Emperor of the Middle Kingdom - Variation of the King of the South
producer:
Oliver Knussen and Colin Matthews (composer)
membranophone:
Kevin Nutty (percussionist) (from 1989-05-23 until 1989-05-29)
timpani:
John Chimes (percussionist) (from 1989-05-23 until 1989-05-29)
orchestra:
London Sinfonietta (from 1989-05-23 until 1989-05-29)
conductor:
Oliver Knussen (from 1989-05-23 until 1989-05-29)
balance engineer:
Mike Clements (engineer)
partial recording of:
The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57: Act I (from 1989-05-23 until 1989-05-29)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1956)
part of:
The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57
Benjamin Britten1:37
9The Prince of the Pagodas: Act One, The Palace of the Emperor of the Middle Kingdom - The Kings bow before the Emperor
producer:
Oliver Knussen and Colin Matthews (composer)
orchestra:
London Sinfonietta (from 1989-05-23 until 1989-05-29)
conductor:
Oliver Knussen (from 1989-05-23 until 1989-05-29)
balance engineer:
Mike Clements (engineer)
partial recording of:
The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57: Act I (from 1989-05-23 until 1989-05-29)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1956)
part of:
The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57
Benjamin Britten0:58
10The Prince of the Pagodas: Act One, The Palace of the Emperor of the Middle Kingdom - Variation of Princess Belle Épine
producer:
Oliver Knussen and Colin Matthews (composer)
orchestra:
London Sinfonietta (from 1989-05-23 until 1989-05-29)
conductor:
Oliver Knussen (from 1989-05-23 until 1989-05-29)
balance engineer:
Mike Clements (engineer)
partial recording of:
The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57: Act I (from 1989-05-23 until 1989-05-29)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1956)
part of:
The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57
Benjamin Britten3:15
11The Prince of the Pagodas: Act One, The Palace of the Emperor of the Middle Kingdom - Variation of Princess Belle Rose and Pas de deux
producer:
Oliver Knussen and Colin Matthews (composer)
oboe:
Gareth Hulse (oboist) (from 1989-05-23 until 1989-05-29)
trumpet:
John Miller (classical trumpeter) (from 1989-05-23 until 1989-05-29)
orchestra:
London Sinfonietta (from 1989-05-23 until 1989-05-29)
conductor:
Oliver Knussen (from 1989-05-23 until 1989-05-29)
balance engineer:
Mike Clements (engineer)
partial recording of:
The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57: Act I (from 1989-05-23 until 1989-05-29)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1956)
part of:
The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57
Benjamin Britten5:53
12The Prince of the Pagodas: Act One, The Palace of the Emperor of the Middle Kingdom - The Kings and Belle Rose
producer:
Oliver Knussen and Colin Matthews (composer)
orchestra:
London Sinfonietta (from 1989-05-23 until 1989-05-29)
conductor:
Oliver Knussen (from 1989-05-23 until 1989-05-29)
balance engineer:
Mike Clements (engineer)
partial recording of:
The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57: Act I (from 1989-05-23 until 1989-05-29)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1956)
part of:
The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57
Benjamin Britten1:57
13The Prince of the Pagodas: Act One, The Palace of the Emperor of the Middle Kingdom - Belle Épine and the Four Kings
producer:
Oliver Knussen and Colin Matthews (composer)
orchestra:
London Sinfonietta (from 1989-05-23 until 1989-05-29)
conductor:
Oliver Knussen (from 1989-05-23 until 1989-05-29)
balance engineer:
Mike Clements (engineer)
partial recording of:
The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57: Act I (from 1989-05-23 until 1989-05-29)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1956)
part of:
The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57
Benjamin Britten2:31
14The Prince of the Pagodas: Act One, The Palace of the Emperor of the Middle Kingdom - The Rage of the Kings
producer:
Oliver Knussen and Colin Matthews (composer)
orchestra:
London Sinfonietta (from 1989-05-23 until 1989-05-29)
conductor:
Oliver Knussen (from 1989-05-23 until 1989-05-29)
balance engineer:
Mike Clements (engineer)
partial recording of:
The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57: Act I (from 1989-05-23 until 1989-05-29)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1956)
part of:
The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57
Benjamin Britten1:45
15The Prince of the Pagodas: Act One, The Palace of the Emperor of the Middle Kingdom - Entry of the Four Winged Frogs
producer:
Oliver Knussen and Colin Matthews (composer)
bassoon:
John Orford (from 1989-05-23 until 1989-05-29)
orchestra:
London Sinfonietta (from 1989-05-23 until 1989-05-29)
conductor:
Oliver Knussen (from 1989-05-23 until 1989-05-29)
balance engineer:
Mike Clements (engineer)
partial recording of:
The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57: Act I (from 1989-05-23 until 1989-05-29)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1956)
part of:
The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57
Benjamin Britten3:28
16The Prince of the Pagodas: Act Two, Scene One: The Strange Journey of Belle Rose to the Pagoda Land - Introduction: Belle Rose borne in by the Frogs
producer:
Oliver Knussen and Colin Matthews (composer)
orchestra:
London Sinfonietta (from 1989-05-23 until 1989-05-29)
conductor:
Oliver Knussen (from 1989-05-23 until 1989-05-29)
balance engineer:
Mike Clements (engineer)
partial recording of:
The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57: Act II (from 1989-05-23 until 1989-05-29)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1956)
part of:
The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57
Benjamin Britten1:29
17The Prince of the Pagodas: Act Two, Scene One: The Strange Journey of Belle Rose to the Pagoda Land - Waltz: Clouds, Stars, and Moon
producer:
Oliver Knussen and Colin Matthews (composer)
orchestra:
London Sinfonietta (from 1989-05-23 until 1989-05-29)
conductor:
Oliver Knussen (from 1989-05-23 until 1989-05-29)
balance engineer:
Mike Clements (engineer)
partial recording of:
The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57: Act II (from 1989-05-23 until 1989-05-29)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1956)
part of:
The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57
Benjamin Britten5:09
18The Prince of the Pagodas: Act Two, Scene One: The Strange Journey of Belle Rose to the Pagoda Land - Belle Rose borne in by the Frogs (1)
producer:
Oliver Knussen and Colin Matthews (composer)
orchestra:
London Sinfonietta (from 1989-05-23 until 1989-05-29)
conductor:
Oliver Knussen (from 1989-05-23 until 1989-05-29)
balance engineer:
Mike Clements (engineer)
partial recording of:
The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57: Act II (from 1989-05-23 until 1989-05-29)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1956)
part of:
The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57
Benjamin Britten0:43
19The Prince of the Pagodas: Act Two, Scene One: The Strange Journey of Belle Rose to the Pagoda Land - Entrée: Sea Horses, Fish Creatures and Waves
producer:
Oliver Knussen and Colin Matthews (composer)
orchestra:
London Sinfonietta (from 1989-05-23 until 1989-05-29)
conductor:
Oliver Knussen (from 1989-05-23 until 1989-05-29)
balance engineer:
Mike Clements (engineer)
partial recording of:
The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57: Act II (from 1989-05-23 until 1989-05-29)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1956)
part of:
The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57
Benjamin Britten1:52
20The Prince of the Pagodas: Act Two, Scene One: The Strange Journey of Belle Rose to the Pagoda Land - Variation: Sea Horses
producer:
Oliver Knussen and Colin Matthews (composer)
orchestra:
London Sinfonietta (from 1989-05-23 until 1989-05-29)
conductor:
Oliver Knussen (from 1989-05-23 until 1989-05-29)
balance engineer:
Mike Clements (engineer)
partial recording of:
The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57: Act II (from 1989-05-23 until 1989-05-29)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1956)
part of:
The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57
Benjamin Britten1:27
21The Prince of the Pagodas: Act Two, Scene One: The Strange Journey of Belle Rose to the Pagoda Land - Variation: Fish Creatures
producer:
Oliver Knussen and Colin Matthews (composer)
clarinet:
Joy Farrall (clarinetist) (from 1989-05-23 until 1989-05-29)
harp:
Helen Tunstall (harp) (from 1989-05-23 until 1989-05-29)
orchestra:
London Sinfonietta (from 1989-05-23 until 1989-05-29)
conductor:
Oliver Knussen (from 1989-05-23 until 1989-05-29)
balance engineer:
Mike Clements (engineer)
partial recording of:
The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57: Act II (from 1989-05-23 until 1989-05-29)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1956)
part of:
The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57
Benjamin Britten3:21
22The Prince of the Pagodas: Act Two, Scene One: The Strange Journey of Belle Rose to the Pagoda Land - Coda (1)
producer:
Oliver Knussen and Colin Matthews (composer)
orchestra:
London Sinfonietta (from 1989-05-23 until 1989-05-29)
conductor:
Oliver Knussen (from 1989-05-23 until 1989-05-29)
balance engineer:
Mike Clements (engineer)
partial recording of:
The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57: Act II (from 1989-05-23 until 1989-05-29)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1956)
part of:
The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57
Benjamin Britten2:02
23The Prince of the Pagodas: Act Two, Scene One: The Strange Journey of Belle Rose to the Pagoda Land - Belle Rose borne in by the Frogs (2)
producer:
Oliver Knussen and Colin Matthews (composer)
orchestra:
London Sinfonietta (from 1989-05-23 until 1989-05-29)
conductor:
Oliver Knussen (from 1989-05-23 until 1989-05-29)
balance engineer:
Mike Clements (engineer)
partial recording of:
The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57: Act II (from 1989-05-23 until 1989-05-29)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1956)
part of:
The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57
Benjamin Britten0:42
24The Prince of the Pagodas: Act Two, Scene One: The Strange Journey of Belle Rose to the Pagoda Land - Pas de deux: Male and Female Flames
producer:
Oliver Knussen and Colin Matthews (composer)
orchestra:
London Sinfonietta (from 1989-05-23 until 1989-05-29)
conductor:
Oliver Knussen (from 1989-05-23 until 1989-05-29)
balance engineer:
Mike Clements (engineer)
partial recording of:
The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57: Act II (from 1989-05-23 until 1989-05-29)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1956)
part of:
The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57
Benjamin Britten1:21
25The Prince of the Pagodas: Act Two, Scene One: The Strange Journey of Belle Rose to the Pagoda Land - Variation: Male Flame
producer:
Oliver Knussen and Colin Matthews (composer)
orchestra:
London Sinfonietta (from 1989-05-23 until 1989-05-29)
conductor:
Oliver Knussen (from 1989-05-23 until 1989-05-29)
balance engineer:
Mike Clements (engineer)
partial recording of:
The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57: Act II (from 1989-05-23 until 1989-05-29)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1956)
part of:
The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57
Benjamin Britten1:09
26The Prince of the Pagodas: Act Two, Scene One: The Strange Journey of Belle Rose to the Pagoda Land - Variation: Female Flame
producer:
Oliver Knussen and Colin Matthews (composer)
orchestra:
London Sinfonietta (from 1989-05-23 until 1989-05-29)
conductor:
Oliver Knussen (from 1989-05-23 until 1989-05-29)
balance engineer:
Mike Clements (engineer)
partial recording of:
The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57: Act II (from 1989-05-23 until 1989-05-29)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1956)
part of:
The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57
Benjamin Britten1:20
27The Prince of the Pagodas: Act Two, Scene One: The Strange Journey of Belle Rose to the Pagoda Land - Coda (2)
producer:
Oliver Knussen and Colin Matthews (composer)
orchestra:
London Sinfonietta (from 1989-05-23 until 1989-05-29)
conductor:
Oliver Knussen (from 1989-05-23 until 1989-05-29)
balance engineer:
Mike Clements (engineer)
partial recording of:
The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57: Act II (from 1989-05-23 until 1989-05-29)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1956)
part of:
The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57
Benjamin Britten1:48
28The Prince of the Pagodas: Act Two, Scene One: The Strange Journey of Belle Rose to the Pagoda Land - Belle Rose, exhausted, borne in by the Frogs
producer:
Oliver Knussen and Colin Matthews (composer)
orchestra:
London Sinfonietta (from 1989-05-23 until 1989-05-29)
conductor:
Oliver Knussen (from 1989-05-23 until 1989-05-29)
balance engineer:
Mike Clements (engineer)
partial recording of:
The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57: Act II (from 1989-05-23 until 1989-05-29)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1956)
part of:
The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57
Benjamin Britten1:03
29The Prince of the Pagodas: Act Two, Scene Two: The Arrival and Adventures of Belle Rose in the Kingdom of the Pagodas - Belle Rose in darkness
producer:
Oliver Knussen and Colin Matthews (composer)
violin:
Nona Liddell (from 1989-05-23 until 1989-05-29)
orchestra:
London Sinfonietta (from 1989-05-23 until 1989-05-29)
conductor:
Oliver Knussen (from 1989-05-23 until 1989-05-29)
balance engineer:
Mike Clements (engineer)
partial recording of:
The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57: Act II (from 1989-05-23 until 1989-05-29)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1956)
part of:
The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57
Benjamin Britten2:03
30The Prince of the Pagodas: Act Two, Scene Two: The Arrival and Adventures of Belle Rose in the Kingdom of the Pagodas - The Pagodas
producer:
Oliver Knussen and Colin Matthews (composer)
keyboard:
John Constable (pianist) (from 1989-05-23 until 1989-05-29)
percussion:
James Holland (percussionist) (from 1989-05-23 until 1989-05-29)
orchestra:
London Sinfonietta (from 1989-05-23 until 1989-05-29)
conductor:
Oliver Knussen (from 1989-05-23 until 1989-05-29)
balance engineer:
Mike Clements (engineer)
partial recording of:
The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57: Act II (from 1989-05-23 until 1989-05-29)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1956)
part of:
The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57
Benjamin Britten4:52
31The Prince of the Pagodas: Act Two, Scene Two: The Arrival and Adventures of Belle Rose in the Kingdom of the Pagodas - The Salamander
producer:
Oliver Knussen and Colin Matthews (composer)
orchestra:
London Sinfonietta (from 1989-05-23 until 1989-05-29)
conductor:
Oliver Knussen (from 1989-05-23 until 1989-05-29)
balance engineer:
Mike Clements (engineer)
partial recording of:
The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57: Act II (from 1989-05-23 until 1989-05-29)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1956)
part of:
The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57
Benjamin Britten3:16
32The Prince of the Pagodas: Act Two, Scene Two: The Arrival and Adventures of Belle Rose in the Kingdom of the Pagodas - Pas de deux: The Prince and Belle Rose
producer:
Oliver Knussen and Colin Matthews (composer)
orchestra:
London Sinfonietta (from 1989-05-23 until 1989-05-29)
conductor:
Oliver Knussen (from 1989-05-23 until 1989-05-29)
balance engineer:
Mike Clements (engineer)
partial recording of:
The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57: Act II (from 1989-05-23 until 1989-05-29)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1956)
part of:
The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57
Benjamin Britten4:53
33The Prince of the Pagodas: Act Two, Scene Two: The Arrival and Adventures of Belle Rose in the Kingdom of the Pagodas - Belle Rose hunts for the Prince
producer:
Oliver Knussen and Colin Matthews (composer)
orchestra:
London Sinfonietta (from 1989-05-23 until 1989-05-29)
conductor:
Oliver Knussen (from 1989-05-23 until 1989-05-29)
balance engineer:
Mike Clements (engineer)
partial recording of:
The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57: Act II (from 1989-05-23 until 1989-05-29)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1956)
part of:
The Prince of the Pagodas, op. 57
Benjamin Britten2:47
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