Benjamin Britten :: Lachrymae, op.48a


 

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Britten, Benjamin
1913-1976
(b Lowestoft, 22 Nov 1913; d Aldeburgh, 4 Dec 1976). English
Lachrymae, op.48a <1950; rev 1976>
solo viola
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Originally (1950) for viola & piano; orchestrated by the composer (1976).
Reflections on two songs of John Dowland: "If my complaints could passions move" and "Flow me tears."
The orchestral violin parts are intended for the 2nd violins (i.e., 1st violins are tacet).