Benjamin Britten (1913-1976)

Lachrymae (1950)

Reflections on a song of John Dowland, for viola and piano

  • General information
    • Composition date: 1950 - apr 1950
    • Duration: 14 mn 30 s
    • Publisher: Boosey & Hawkes
    • Opus: 48
    • Dedication: 'For William Primrose'
Detailed formation
  • viola, piano

Premiere information

  • Date: 20 June 1950
    Location:

    Aldeburgh Festival


    Performers:

    William Primrose et Benjamin Britten.

Table of contents

10 variations puis thème Flow my tears