general information

composition date
1949
duration
45 min
editor
Boosey & Hawkes
Dedicatee
'Affectionately dedicated to the real Gay, Juliet, Sophie, Tina, Hughie, Jonny and Sammy - the Gathorne-Hardys of Great Glemham, Suffolk'
Opus
45
Libretto (details, author)

Eric Crozier

type

Vocal music and instrument(s) (2 solo voices or more and ensemble of up to 9 instruments)

detailed formation

Soloist
6 soprano children voices, 2 solo sopranos, solo contralto, solo tenor, solo bass voice

percussionist, piano [4 mains], violin, second violin, viola, cello

information about the creation

date
June 14, 1949

Aldeburgh, Jubilee Hall

interpreters

English Opera Group, direction : Norman Del Mar ; producteurs : Basil Coleman et Stuart Burge ; décor : John lewis.


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