Benjamin Britten :: The World of the Spirit


 

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Britten, Benjamin
1913-1976
(b Lowestoft, 22 Nov 1913; d Aldeburgh, 4 Dec 1976). English
The World of the Spirit <1938>
solos SATB, 2 speakers chorus SATB
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Originally a radio feature. Concert version, allowing adjustment of the spoken sections interspersed among the musical sections, prepared by Donald Mitchell. Duration of 42' includes all the spoken sections; the music alone lasts 30'.
Source of text: Text compiled by R. Ellis Roberts. Language: English
PART I — Prologue [8']
1. Prelude
2. O Thou that movest all
3. The sun, the moon, the stars
4a. This is my commandment
4b. With wide-embracing love
PART II — The fruits of the Spirit [14']
5. O Life, O Love, now undivided
6a. A voice within our souls
6b. The fruit of the Spirit is love
6c. The fruit of the Spirit is faith
6d. The fruit of the Spirit is goodness
6e. The fruit of the Spirit is longsuffering
6f. The fruit of the Spirit is joy
7. The spirit of the Lord
PART III — Epilogue [8']
8. O knowing, glorious Spirit!
9. The world is charged
10. Come, O Creator Spirit, come