Benjamin Britten (1913-1976)

Canticle IV (1971)

The Journey of the Magi, for countertenor, tenor, baritone and piano

  • General information
    • Composition date: 1971
    • Duration: 11 mn
    • Publisher: Faber Music
    • Dedication: 'To James, Peter and John'
    • Libretto (details, author):

      T. S. Eliot

Detailed formation
  • 1 solo countertenor, 1 solo tenor, 1 solo baritone, 1 piano

Premiere information

  • Date: 26 June 1971
    Location:

    Aldeburgh Festival, The Maltings, Snape


    Performers:

    James Bowman, Peter Pears, John Shirley-Quirk.