Benjamin Britten (1913-1976)

The Twelve Apostles (1962)

for solo voice, unison choir and piano

  • General information
    • Composition date: 1962
    • Duration: 2 mn
    • Publisher: Faber Music, publication posthume, nº 50595 3
    • Libretto (details, author):

      texte traditionnel sur la chanson I’ll Sing you one, oh

Detailed formation
  • soloist: 1 solo tenor
  • children's choir
  • 1 piano

Premiere information

  • Date: 16 June 1962
    Location:

    Aldeburgh Festival


    Performers:

    London Boy Singers, Peter Pears, Benjamin Britten