Since hearing the Delius performed by Bryn Terfel at the start of the Proms, I've been exploring this period and I am enjoying the results of my investigations. Britten - looking forward to more in 2013. Walton, Malcolm Arnold, Tippett - I am a fan, especially Facade.
Having heard Claire Booth sing Rosina at Scottish this year, I bought her CD of Alun Hoddinott songs and this is a find I'd recommend. Anyone else heard it?
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Hoddinott-Landscapes-Song-Cycles-Folksongs/dp/B0041XSB6C/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1345999978&sr=8-1