Benjamin Britten (1913-1976)
Canticle IV (1971)
The Journey of the Magi, for countertenor, tenor, baritone and piano
- General information
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Composition date :
1971
- Duration : 11 mn
- Editor : Faber Music
- Dedication : 'To James, Peter and John'
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Livret (détail, auteur) :
T. S. Eliot
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Composition date :
1971
- Type
- Vocal music and instrument(s) [2 solo voices or more and piano]
Detailed formation
- 1 solo countertenor, 1 solo tenor, 1 solo baritone, 1 piano
Creation information
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Date :
26 June 1971
Location :Aldeburgh Festival, The Maltings, Snape
Performers :James Bowman, Peter Pears, John Shirley-Quirk.