Britten
Serenade for Tenor, Horn and Strings (Elegy)
"A haunting, wintry horn serenade."
Archival Record & Lore
Britten wrote this for the horn virtuoso Dennis Brain; the "Elegy" uses natural harmonics to create a lonely, prehistoric-sounding atmosphere.
Era
Modern
Medium
Orchestral
Mood
Peaceful
Dreamy