Britten: Orchestral Works

In celebration of Benjamin Britten's 100th anniversary, EMI Classics releases Britten: The Orchestral Works. One of the most innovative and imaginative composers of the 20th century, Benjamin Britten was a master of the orchestral genre. This extensive 8-CD collection charts the development of Britten's orchestral voice and features some of his greatest works, including the evocative Four Sea Interludes, the powerful and majestic Sinfonia da Requiem, the virtuosic Young Person s Guide to the Orchestra and the brilliantly colorful ballet score The Prince of the Pagodas.