Benjamin Britten (1913-1976)
Rejoice in the Lamb (1943)
Cantata Festival, for SATB choir with soprano, alto, tenor and bass solos and organ
- General information
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Composition date:
1943 - 17 jul 1943
- Duration: 16 mn
- Publisher: Boosey & Hawkes
- Dedication: 'For the Rev. Walter Husey and the choir of S. Matthew's Church, Northampton, on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the consecration of their church, 21 September 1943'
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Libretto (details, author):
Christopher Smart (d’après le Jubilate Agno)
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Composition date:
1943 - 17 jul 1943
- Type
- Vocal music and instrument(s) [Voice(s) and/or choir(s) and other keyboard]
Detailed formation
- ensemble of vocal soloists(solo soprano [], solo contralto [], solo tenor [], solo bass voice []), mixed choir à 4 voix
- 1 organ
Premiere information
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Date:
21 September 1943
Location:Northampton, église St. Matthiew