Britten, Benjamin, 1913-1976.

The burning fiery furnace [sound recording] / Subtitle on container: Parable for church performance. Britten. - New York, N.Y. : London, [1990] - 1 compact disc : digital, stereo. ; 4 3/4 in. - 010336.

Libretto by William Plomer, based on the story in the Book of Daniel. Previously released on analog disc in 1967. Duration: 1:03:36. Program notes by Christopher Palmer and text in English and Latin (21 p.) inserted in container.

Peter Pears and Robert Tear, tenors ; John Shirley-Quirk and Bryon Drake, baritones ; with supporting soloists ; chorus and orchestra of the English Opera Group ; directed by the composer and Viola Tunnard.

Recorded at Orford Parish Church, May 1967.


Compact disc.

414 663-2 London


Plomer, William, 1903-1973 --Musical settings.


Oratorios

CD/1366