Benjamin Britten’s Dark Materials: Russian Funeral, Nocturne, Lachrymae, Death in Venice. Martyn Brabbins and the brass & percussion of the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra opened with the lamenting processional that is Russian Funeral (1936, performed once, not published, and not revived until after the composer’s passing). Incorporated is a revolutionary song later used by Shostakovich … Continue reading Brabbins conducts Britten [live BBC Radio 3 broadcast on Thursday 12 November 2020 from City Halls Glasgow at 7.30 p.m.]