Birtwistle: The Mask of Orpheus

This page lists all recordings of The Mask of Orpheus, by Harrison Birtwistle (b.1934) on CD. Generally, more recent CDs are listed first, but with priority given to items that are in stock.

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Birtwistle: The Mask of Orpheus

BBC Symphony Orchestra and the BBC Singers, Andrew Davis and Martyn Brabbins

Birtwistle's awe-inspiring masterpiece is a key work in the development of post-war opera, groundbreaking in its fusion of music, song, drama, myth and electronics. The three discs are accompanied by a facsimile of Peter Zinovieff's remarkable libretto.

“Birtwistle’s awe-inspiring masterpiece is a key work in the development of post-war opera, groundbreaking in its fusion of music, song, drama, myth and electronics” Gramophone Magazine

Gramophone Awards 1998