Benjamin Britten (1913-1976)

A Hymn to The Virgin (1930)

Anthem, for mixed voices a cappella

  • General information
    • Composition date: 1930
      Revision dates: 1934
    • Duration: 12 mn
    • Publisher: Boosey & Hawkes, Londres
    • Libretto (details, author):

      anonyme (ca. 1300)

Detailed formation
  • mixed choir(2 soprano, 2 contralto, 2 tenor, 2 bass voice)

Premiere information

  • Date: 5 June 1931
    Location:

    Lowestoft, St John's Church


    Performers:

    The Lowestoft Musical Society