Birtwistle, Harrison
Harrison Birtwistle was born in Accrington in 1934 and died in Mere in 2022. Harrison Birtwistle was an English composer of contemporary classical music. Among his better-known works are "The Triumph of Time" and the operas "The Mask of Orpheus", "Gawain", and "The Minotaur". The latter was ranked by music critics in The Guardian in 2019 as the third-best piece of the 21st century. His non-theatrical compositions also often displayed a theatrical approach. He received numerous international awards and honorary titles. His distinctive music is still frequently performed today. His independent, expressive, imaginative, influential, and enduring musical legacy remains vibrant worldwide and continues to be received with great attention.
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Toccata Classics
Format: CDBirtwistle: Songs 1970-2006
Asbury, Stefan · Birtwistle, Harrison · Das Neue Ensemble · Euler, Johannes · Körber, Sophia · Kuhne, Jasmin-Isabel · Kuss Quartet · Lewark, Sarah · Meier, Stephan · Rossi, Alice · Sacilik, Doga · Yagubian, Aram
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Toccata Next
Format: CDPostcards from Grimethorpe
Grimethorpe Colliery Band · Palmer, Ben · Stamp, Jack
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BIS
Format: Hybrid SACDBirtwistle: Chamber Music Works
Benjafield, Richard · Brendel, Adrian · Maxwell, Melinda · The Nash Ensemble · Power, Lawrence
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