Benjamin Britten

20th century opera, contemporary classical, chamber opera, symphonic music, 1950s, dramatic, wry, restless, transparent opera orchestra, angular string section, operatic soprano, classical recording

20th century opera, english opera, chamber opera, music drama, 1950s, 20th century classical, dramatic, wry, restless, transparent opera orchestra, angular string section, operatic soprano, classical recording, declamatory recitative with flowing lyrical arias

sacred choral, 20th century choral, anthem, motet, 1960s, solemn, serene, mystical, sustained organ, a cappella mixed choir, mixed choir, classical recording, sustained and solemn with gentle motion

20th century classical, symphonic music, 1940s, energetic, pastoral, bright, full symphony orchestra, shimmering harp, mixed choir, classical recording, brisk and rhythmic with lyrical interludes

20th century opera, sacred choral, 1950s, dramatic, solemn, transparent opera orchestra, sustained organ, operatic soprano, classical recording, flowing and declamatory with solemn choral passages

20th century opera, contemporary classical, chamber opera, music drama, 1970s, late modernism, austere, tense, sparse opera orchestra, fragmented string section, operatic soprano, classical recording