Benjamin Britten (1913-1976)
The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra (1946)
Variations et fugue sur un thème d'Henry Purcell, pour récitant et orchestre, ou orchestre seul
- General information
-
Composition date :
1946
- Duration : 17 mn
- Editor : Boosey & Hawkes
- Dedication : 'This work is affectionately dedicated to the children of John and Jean Maud : Humphrey, Pamea, Caroline and Virginia, for their edification and entertainment'
-
Livret (détail, auteur) :
Texte optionnel d’Eric Crozier
-
Composition date :
1946
- Type
- Instrumental ensemble music [Double wind orchestra]
Detailed formation
- soliste : 1 narrator [optionnel]
- 3 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons, 4 horns, 2 trumpets, 3 trombones, 1 tuba, 3 percussionists, 1 timpani, 1 harp, strings
Creation information
-
Date :
15 October 1946
Location :Liverpool
Performers :le Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, direction : Sir Malcom Sargent.
Observations
Version précédente : Instruments of the Orchestra, film , 1946, Crown Film Unit.