A Portrait of Britten

"This is a useful Britten compendium. I would even go as far as saying that at its price, it could be the ideal starter pack for anyone ready to discover Britten in honest-to-goodness performances recorded with typical Nimbus spontaneity."  Gerald Fenech, Musicweb-international

"This inexpensive bargain box will seem to many collectors an admirable way of collecting Britten's key orchestral works plus the three major song-cycles. In the latter, Jerry Hadley, is a dramatic and involving soloist; his is not far short of an operatic approach...Les Illuminations is strikingly fresh and spontaneous, and in the Nocturne, which opens magnetically and evocatively, the orchestral playing is full of tension. Antony Halstead's horn contribution in the Serenade is hardly less impressive. William Boughton shows himself a fine Britten advocate throughout. The recording is outstandingly rich and resonant in a characteristic Nimbus way. Excellent value."  The Penguin Guide