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Britten, Benjamin
1913-1976
(b Lowestoft, 22 Nov 1913; d Aldeburgh, 4 Dec 1976). English
Spring Symphony, op.44 <1949>
chorus, boy chorus solos SAT
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Cow horn usually played by a horn player on an instrument rented from the publisher; however, it is said that the publisher no longer supplies this instrument. The notes required are G3, C4, F4.
Source of text: Anon, Spenser, Nashe, George Peele & John Clare, Milton, Herrick, Vaughan, Auden, Barnefield, George Peele, Blake, Beaumont & Fletcher. (See additional detail under list of movements). Language: English
Source of text: Anon, Spenser, Nashe, George Peele & John Clare, Milton, Herrick, Vaughan, Auden, Barnefield, George Peele, Blake, Beaumont & Fletcher. (See additional detail under list of movements). Language: English
PART I [19']
Introduction (Anon. 16th century)
The Merry Cuckoo (Spenser)
Spring, the Sweet Spring (Nashe)
The Driving Boy (George Peele — John Clare)
The Morning Star (Milton)
PART II ]12']
Welcome Maids of Honor (Herrick)
Waters Above (Vaughan)
Out on the Lawn I Lie in Bed (Auden)
PART III [7']
When Will My May Come (Barnefield)
Fair and Fair (George Peele)
Sound the Flute (Blake)
PART IV [8']
Finale: London; to Thee I Do Present (Beaumont &
Fletcher)
Introduction (Anon. 16th century)
The Merry Cuckoo (Spenser)
Spring, the Sweet Spring (Nashe)
The Driving Boy (George Peele — John Clare)
The Morning Star (Milton)
PART II ]12']
Welcome Maids of Honor (Herrick)
Waters Above (Vaughan)
Out on the Lawn I Lie in Bed (Auden)
PART III [7']
When Will My May Come (Barnefield)
Fair and Fair (George Peele)
Sound the Flute (Blake)
PART IV [8']
Finale: London; to Thee I Do Present (Beaumont &
Fletcher)