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From a live performance at the Concertgebouw, here is Peter Pears (1910-1986) performing Britten's cycle, "Les Illuminations", op. 18, under the baton of the late Colin Davis (1927-2013). 23 February 1966. Texts are by Arthur Rimbaud.

Link to my Peter Pears playlist:
http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL56BC9315D6954644&feature=plcp

I. Fanfare
II. Villes
III. Antique
IV. Royauté
V. Marine
VI. Interlude
VII. Being beauteous
VIII. Parade
IX. Départ