Benjamin Britten (1913-1976)
Saint Nicolas (1948)
Cantate pour ténor solo, chœur SATB, demi-chœur SA, 4 voix d'enfant et orchestre à cordes, piano 4 mains, percussion et orgue
- General information
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Composition date :
1948 - 31 may 1948
- Duration : 50 mn
- Editor : 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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Livret (détail, auteur) :
Eric Crozier
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Composition date :
1948 - 31 may 1948
- Type
- Vocal music and instrument(s) [3 solo voices or more, choir and orchestra]
Detailed formation
- solistes : 1 solo tenor, 4 soprano children voices
- mixed choir, children's choir
- 2 percussionists, 1 piano [4 mains] , 1 organ, strings
Creation information
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Date :
5 June 1948
Location :Aldeburgh Festival
Performers :Peter Pears and the Alderburgh Festival Chorus, direction : Leslie Woodgate.