Benjamin Britten (1913-1976)
The Prince of the Pagodas (1956)
Ballet in 3 acts by John Cranko
stage work
- General information
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Composition date:
1956
- Duration: 2 h
- Publisher: Boosey & Hawkes
- Opus: 57
- Dedication: 'To Imogen Holst and Ninette de Valois'
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Composition date:
1956
- Type
- Instrumental ensemble music [Triple wind orchestra (or larger)]
Detailed formation
- 3 flutes, 3 oboes, 3 clarinets, 3 bassoons, 4 horns, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones, 1 tuba, 6 percussionists, 1 timpani, 1 harp, 1 piano [4 mains] , 1 celesta, strings
Premiere information
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Date:
1 January 1957
Location:Londres, Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
Performers:Benjamin Britten : direction, John Cranko : chorégraphie, John Piper : décor, Desmond Heeley : costumes.