from Oannes *

Η Simple Symphony, για έγχορδα, είναι ένα νεανικό έργο του Benjamin Britten, βασισμένο σε θέματα που έγραψε στη διάρκεια της παιδικής του ηλικίας. Το ολοκλήρωσε σε ηλικία 20 χρόνων. Ο Benjamin Britten, ο μεγαλύτερος Βρετανός συνθέτης του 20ου αιώνα [γνωστότερα έργα του: War Requiem, Albert Herring [όπερα], The Young Person’s Guide To The Orchestra, Ceremony Of Carols, Serenade For Tenor, Horn and Strings] γεννήθηκε σαν σήμερα, 22 Νοεμβρίου 1913.

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Simple Symphony, for strings, is an early Benjamin Britten’s work, based on themes he wrote during childhood. It was finished when he was 20. Benjamin Britten, the greatest British composer of the 20th century [his most famous works: War Requiem, Albert Herring [opera], The Young Person’s Guide To The Orchestra, Ceremony Of Carols, Serenade For Tenor, Horn and Strings] was born on this date, November 22, 1913.

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00:00 Boisterous Bourrée 03:18 Playful Pizzicato 06:35 Sentimental Saraband 14:34 Frolicsome Finale

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* For my friends who didn’t know, or first timers here, Oannes [aka Socratis Papahatzis] is my husband, partner in life and music and the one with my undying admiration. Together we have a band MK-O [the music of Marina Kanavaki & Oannes]. So, it’s my pleasure to share with you his [and sometimes mine] musical selections. • Do visit his site. He has my highest recommendation!