Benjamin Britten (1913-1976)

Hankin Booby (1966)

Folk Dance, for winds and percussion

  • General information
    • Composition date: 1966 - 11 dec 1966
    • Duration: 2 mn
    • Publisher: Faber Music
    • Commission: Greater London Council for the opening of the Queen Elizabeth Hall
Detailed formation
  • 2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons, 2 trumpets, 1 drum

Premiere information

  • Date: 1 March 1967
    Location:

    Opening of the Queen Elizabeth Hall


    Performers:

    English Chamber Orchestra, direction : Benjamin Britten.