The 1st-2nd works are excerpts from Britten's opera Peter Grimes; the 3rd work a suite; the 4th work edited and orchestrated by Graham Parlett from a sketch intended as part of an unfinished opera.

Previously issued 1986 (1st-4th works) and 1988 (last work).

Compact disc.

Program notes by Denby Richards and Lewis Foreman and biographical notes on the performers in English, French, and German (27 p. : ports.) in container.

Recorded at Ulster Hall, Belfast, Mar. 25-27, 1986 (1st-4th works) and Sept. 7-9, 1987 (last work).

Four sea interludes : op. 33a (15:45) ; Passacaglia, op. 33b (7:23) / Benjamin Britten

The sea / Frank Bridge (21:46)

On the sea-shore / Sir Arnold Bax (7:35)

Irish rhapsody : no. 4, op. 141 : The fisherman of Loch Neagh and what he saw / Sir Charles Villiers Stanford (18:29).

Ocean > Songs and music.

Operas > Excerpts.

Operas > Excerpts.