The 1st work comprises variations and a fugue on the rondeau from Purcell's Abdelazer; 2nd comprises excerpts from the opera Peter Grimes; 3rd-4th are suites based on works by Rossini. Compilation of recordings previously released on separate analog discs: 1960, 1964, 1982. Eds. recorded: Boosey & Hawkes. Title from disc label. Durations: 16:34; 23:19; 9:39; 13:17. Program notes by Lindsay Kemp (6 pages) inserted in container. London Symphony Orchestra (1st work) ; Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden (2nd work) ; Benjamin Britten, conductor (1st-2nd works) ; National Philharmonic Orchestra, Richard Bonynge, conductor (3rd-4th works). 1st work Recorded 1963 Kingsway Hall, London. 2nd work Recorded 1958 Walthamstow Town Hall. 3rd-4th works Recorded 1981 Kingsway Hall, London. Durations: 16:34; 23:19; 9:39; 13:17. Sea interludes and passacaglia from the opera Peter Grimes. Compact disc. Program notes by Lindsay Kemp (5 p.) inserted in container.
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