Britten's orchestral writing includes many of his best-known and best-loved works
Audio 1: 'Boisterours Bourrée' from the Simple Symphony, op. 4. English Chamber Orchestra, Benjamin Britten (cond). Courtesy of Decca Classics and Chester Music.
Audio 2: from the fugue ending The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra, op. 34. London Symphony Orchestra, Benjamin Britten (cond). Courtesy of Decca Classics and Boosey & Hawkes.
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Simple Symphony
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