The 1st work for 2 trumpets; the 2nd work originally for mixed chorus, arranged for alto flute, English horn, clarinet, bassoon, horn, trombone, and harp; the 3rd work for flute, English horn, clarinet, bassoon, horn, trumpet, and trombone; the 4th work for trumpet, trombone, 2 violins, viola, cello, and double bass; the 5th work a ballet for 3 speakers and septet; the 6th work for string quartet; the 7th work for flute, clarinet, and harp; the 8th-9th works for flute, clarinet, harp, 2 violins, viola, and cello. Title from disc label. Program notes by Robert Peate and biographical notes (30 pages : color portraits) inserted in container. Recorded. 2016 February 24-26. Britten Studio, Snape Maltings, Snape, UK. Dame Harriet Walter (Narrator), Sir Harrison Birtwistle (Soldier), George Benjamin (Devil), speakers (5th work) ; Royal Academy of Music Manson Ensemble ; Oliver Knussen, conductor. The 5th work is spoken in English.