Benjamin Britten

At the opening of Act II of the opera Gloriana, Queen Elizabeth I is on a state visit to the city of Norwich. After a formal address of welcome, she is entertained by a Masque. To these unaccompanied...

With the impressive "Hymn To St. Columba", Boosey & Hawkes presents an outstanding work of sacred choral music for mixed choir (SATB) and organ. This composition combines moving choral textures with t...

gemischter Chor und Klavier

Klavierauszug - gemischter Chor und Klavier

Benjamin Britten's Cantata Academica: Carmen Basiliense was composed and didicated to the university of Basle for the celebration of its 500th anniversary. The Latin text was compiled from the charter...

Experience a captivating masterpiece of choral music with "This Little Babe," celebrated for its dramatic energy and rhythmic brilliance. As one of the most thrilling movements from Benjamin Britten's...

2013 marks Britten's centenary making this year largely focused on his music.'Deo Gracias' (thanks be to God) was one of the carols drawn from texts in 'The English Galaxy of Shorter Poems', which Bri...

gemischter Chor (SATB) und Klavier (Harfe)

These songs were originally composed as part of the cycle 'Les Illuminations op 18', but they were withdrawn by the composer. They have been edited by Colin Matthews from the composer's manuscript sho...

With "Canticle III: Still Falls the Rain" Op. 55, Boosey & Hawkes presents a masterpiece of unparalleled emotional depth and expressive power. Set to Edith Sitwell's moving verses reflecting on the ho...

This Little Babe, da A Ceremony of Carols, op. 28, per coro di bambini o coro femminile in tre parti e arpa o pianoforte. Testo di Robert Southwell, con traduzione in gallese di Elizabeth e Gerallt Jo...

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