Oliver Knussen – Symphony No.2 / Trumpets / Coursing / Cantata

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Oliver Knussen – Symphony No.2 / Trumpets / Coursing / Cantata

 London Sinfonietta, The Nash Ensemble, Elaine Barry, Linda Hirst, Oliver Knussen

1 Symphony No. 2 For Soprano And Orchestra, Op. 7 (1970-71)
Conductor – Oliver Knussen
Orchestra – London Sinfonietta
Soprano Vocals – Elaine Barry
Words By – Georg Trakl, Sylvia Plath
16:07
a2 Trumpets For Soprano And 3 Clarinets, Op. 12 (1975)
Clarinet – Edward Pillinger, Ian Mitchell, Michael Collins (3)
Conductor – Oliver Knussen
Soprano Vocals – Linda Hirst
Words By – Georg Trakl
4:02
b1 Coursing For Chamber Orchestra, Op. 17 (1979)
Bassoon – John Orford
Cello – Christopher Van Kampen
Clarinet – Michael Collins (3)
Double Bass – Robin McGee
Flute – Sebastian Bell
French Horn – Philip Eastop
Oboe – Gareth Hulse
Orchestra [Chamber] – London Sinfonietta
Percussion – James Holland
Piano – John Constable
Trombone – David Purser
Trumpet – Paul Archibald
Viola – Roger Chase
Violin – Joan Atherton, Nona Liddell
5:00
b2 Cantata For Oboe and String Trio, Op. 15 (1977)
Cello – Christopher Van Kampen
Ensemble – Members Of The Nash Ensemble*
Oboe – Gareth Hulse
Viola – Roger Chase
Violin – Marcia Crayford
10:15