Benjamin Britten (1913-1976)
Saint Nicolas (1948)
Cantata for tenor solo, choir SATB, semi-choir SA, 4 children's voices and string orchestra, piano 4 hands, percussion and organ
- General information
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Composition date:
1948 - 31 may 1948
- Duration: 50 mn
- Publisher: Boosey & Hawkes
- Opus: 42
- Commission: 'This Cantata was written for performance at the centenary celebrations of Lancing College, Sussex, on 24 July 1948'
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Libretto (details, author):
Eric Crozier
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Composition date:
1948 - 31 may 1948
- Type
- Vocal music and instrument(s) [3 solo voices or more, choir(s) and orchestra]
Detailed formation
- soloists: 1 solo tenor, 4 soprano children voices
- mixed choir, children's choir
- 2 percussionists, 1 piano [4 mains] , 1 organ, strings
Premiere information
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Date:
5 June 1948
Location:Aldeburgh Festival
Performers:Peter Pears and the Alderburgh Festival Chorus, direction : Leslie Woodgate.