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The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra op. 34 (1945)

Text: Eric Crozier
Benjamin Britten, London Symphony Orchestra
℗ 1964
    • Theme. Allegro maestoso e largamente
      02:00
    • Variation A. Presto (Flute and Piccolo)
      00:32
    • Variation B. Lento (Oboes)
      01:04
    • Variation C. Moderato (Clarinets)
      00:37
    • Variation D. Allegro alla marcia (Bassoons)
      00:53
    • Variation E. Brillante: alla polacca (Violins)
      00:35
    • Variation F. Meno mosso (Violas)
      01:01
    • Variation G. (Violoncellos)
      01:16
    • Variation H. Cominciando lento ma poco a poco accel. al Allegro (Double Basses)
      00:59
    • Variation I. Maestoso (Harp)
      00:49
    • Variation J. L'istesso tempo (Horns)
      00:44
    • Variation K. Vivace (Trumpets)
      00:33
    • Variation L. Allegro pomposo (Trombones and Bass Tuba)
      00:58
    • Variation M. Moderato (Percussion)
      01:48
    • Fugue. Allegro molto
      02:46

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