Benjamin Britten; Arthur Oldham - Mentor (Michael Waldron)

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Composer: Benjamin Britten; Arthur Oldham

• Britten - Te Deum in C (Version for Choir & Orchestra)
• Britten - Serenade for Tenor, Horn and Strings, Op. 31
• Oldham - Remember, O thou man
• Oldham - Laudes Creaturarum, The Canticle of All Creatures
• Oldham - Sacerdos et Pontifex

London Choral Sinfonia

Michael Waldron, conductor

Date: 2026

Label: Orchid Classics

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This recording offers a focused exploration of Benjamin Britten alongside his lesser-known contemporary and mentee Arthur Oldham (1926–2003), marking the 50th anniversary of Britten’s death and Oldham’s centenary. Under Michael Waldron, the London Choral Sinfonia presents a program that juxtaposes Britten’s celebrated works with a substantial selection of Oldham’s choral music. Central is Britten’s Serenade for tenor, horn and strings, while the rarely heard orchestrated version of his Te Deum in C appears in a premiere recording. Oldham’s contributions further enrich the program, highlighting his distinctive voice.

The London Choral Sinfonia, praised by Gramophone as champions of contemporary British choral music, has become one of the leading chamber choir–orchestral ensembles in the UK. They perform regularly at major London venues and balance core repertoire with a strong commitment to new music, premiering works by composers such as Tarik O’Regan, Owain Park, and Oliver Rudland. Their recent collaborations span Bach, Mozart, Britten, and Brahms. The ensemble’s extensive discography includes acclaimed releases like O Holy Night, Colourise, Sword in the Soul, and major recordings of Coleridge-Taylor, Stephen Hough, and Vaughan Williams. Their most recent album, devoted to Malcolm Arnold, has also earned high praise.

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