Benjamin Britten
Variations on a Theme of Frank Bridge op. 10:
I. Introduction and Theme (Lento Maestoso) 00:00
II. Adagio (1:54)
III. March (3:58)
IV. Romance (Allegretto grazioso4:57)
V. Aria Italiana (Allegro brillante6:23)
VI. Bourrée classique (Allegro e pesante*7:37)
VII. Wiener Walzer (Lento-Vivace8:50)
VIII. Moto perpetuo (Allegro molto11:18)
IX. Funeral March (Andante ritmico12:26)
X. Chant (Lento16:07)
XI. Fugue and Finale (Allegro molto vivace-Lento e Solenne17:41)
*Soloists:
Barry Griffiths, 1st violin
Ian Rhodes, 2nd violin
Andrew Williams, viola
Mats Lidström, cello
Royal Philarmonic Orchestra
Sir Charles Groves, conductor
Painting: Lucian Freud, Man’s Head (Self Portrait)