Benjamin Britten (1913-1976)

Rejoice in the Lamb (1943)

Cantata Festival, for SATB choir with soprano, alto, tenor and bass solos and organ

  • General information
    • Composition date: 1943 - 17 jul 1943
    • Duration: 16 mn
    • Publisher: Boosey & Hawkes
    • Dedication: 'For the Rev. Walter Husey and the choir of S. Matthew's Church, Northampton, on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the consecration of their church, 21 September 1943'
    • Libretto (details, author):

      Christopher Smart (d’après le Jubilate Agno)

Detailed formation
  • ensemble of vocal soloists(solo soprano [], solo contralto [], solo tenor [], solo bass voice []), mixed choir à 4 voix
  • 1 organ

Premiere information

  • Date: 21 September 1943
    Location:

    Northampton, église St. Matthiew