Peter Pears sings "Les Illuminations" (Amsterdam, 1966)

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:    • Peter Pears (1910-1986)   I. Fanfare II. Villes III. Antique IV. Royauté V. Marine VI. Interlude VII. Being beauteous VIII. Parade IX. Départ