{"product_id":"723385322139","title":"Amsterdam Sinfonietta - Britten: Les Illuminations, Variations on a theme of Frank Bridge - Import SACD Hybrid","description":"\u003cp\u003eCredits:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmsterdam Sinfonietta\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDescription:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCelebrating the 100th Anniversary of Benjamin Britten’s Birth!\nThe horn is played by Jasper de Waard, principal horn of the RCO!\n\n■The Amsterdam Sinfonietta, a Dutch string orchestra that has brought out new charms in works such as string quartets and small-ensemble pieces by performing them with a “string orchestra” configuration.\nThis release commemorating the 100th anniversary of Benjamin Britten’s (1913–1976) birth features a collaboration with three outstanding soloists: Jasper de Waart, principal horn of the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra (RCO); James Gilchrist—a British tenor who made the transition from a medical career—and Canadian soprano Barbara Hannigan, who specializes in modern and contemporary works!\n\n■The masterpieces “Serenade” and “The Crimson Petals Fall Asleep,” composed for the legendary hornist Dennis Brain and his close friend Peter Pears. The collaboration between the leading Dutch hornist, who heads the RCO’s horn section, and the world-renowned tenor—a specialist in British art songs—is a pairing truly worthy of commemorating the 100th anniversary of the composer’s birth.\nThe collaboration between De Waarl and Gilchrist is sure to earn a special place—both in performance and on recording—among the many renditions of “Serenade” that have been performed by renowned artists!\nTokyo M Plus\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Channel Classics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53595518271777,"sku":"723385322139","price":3490.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/8482\/2076\/files\/723385322139.jpg?v=1790481456","url":"https:\/\/cdsvinyljapan.com\/products\/723385322139","provider":"CDs Vinyl Japan Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}