Benjamin Britten (1913-1976)

Suite for Cello (1964)

  • General information
    • Composition date: nov 1964 - dec 1964
    • Duration: 21 mn
    • Publisher: Faber Music, édité par Mstislav Rostropovitch
    • Opus: 73
    • Dedication: 'For Slava'
  • Type
    • Solo (excluding voice) [Cello]
Detailed formation
  • 1 cello

Premiere information

  • Date: 27 June 1965
    Location:

    Aldeburgh Festival


    Performers:

    Mstislav Rostropovitch.

Table of contents

  • Canto primo
  • Fuga
  • Lamento
  • Canto secondo
  • Serenata
  • Marcia
  • Canto terzo
  • Bordone
  • Moto perpetuo e Canto quarto