Cello Suite No 3, Op 87 (Britten)
from British solo cello music (CDA68373)
1 Introduzione: Lento [2'24]
2 Marcia: Allegro [1'46]
3 Canto: Con moto – [1'11]
4 Barcarola: Lento – [1'36]
5 Dialogo: Allegretto – [1'39]
6 Fuga: Andante espressivo [2'44]
7 Recitativo: Fantastico [1'33]
8 Moto perpetuo: Presto [1'00]
9 Passacaglia: Lento solenne [4'49]
10 Mournful song 'Under the little apple tree' – [0'32]
11 Autumn – [0'28]
12 Street song 'The grey eagle' [0'36]
13 Grant repose together with the saints [2'40]
22 minutes 58 seconds 13 tracks
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