Britten: Billy Budd / Hickox, Langridge, Keenlyslide
Classical | Easy CD-DA | FLAC, CUE, No Log | 3 CDs, Cover HQ
620 Mb | Date CD: June 27, 2000 | Chandos
Classical | Easy CD-DA | FLAC, CUE, No Log | 3 CDs, Cover HQ
620 Mb | Date CD: June 27, 2000 | Chandos
This is the first complete recording of the revised, two-act version of Billy Budd to appear since the one led by the composer appeared in 1968. A previously un-released "private" recording of the four-act version with the original cast showed up in 1994 and shed great light on Britten's growth and approach to drama, and just two years back, Kent Nagano led the same version with Thomas Hampson in the title role on Erato. This present recording is a stunning achievement and pushes all of the others out of the first place slot.