Composer: Benjamin Britten
Performer: Anthony Rolfe Johnson, Harry Briggs, Corydon Singers, Girls of Warwick University Chamber Choir
Orchestra: English Chamber Orchestra
Conductor: Matthew Best
Format: FLAC (tracks)
Label: Hyperion
Catalogue: CDH55378
Release: 1989
Size: 215 MB
Recovery: +3%
Scan: yes
St Nicolas, Op. 42
01. I. Introduction
02. II. The birth of Nicolas
03. III. Nicolas devotes himself to God
04. IV. He journeys to Palestine
05. V. Nicolas comes to Myra and is chosen Bishop
06. VI. Nicolas from Prison
07. VII. Nicolas and the pickled boys
08. VIII. His piety and marvellous works
09. IX. The death of Nicolas
10. Hymn to St Cecilia, Op. 27
For the first time in a recording the congregational hymns are included in Matthew Best’s fresh and atmospheric account of Saint Nicolas, adding greatly to the emotional impact of the whole cantata.