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Cantata Academica

composer: Benjamin Britten
piano reduction: Imogen Holst

Carmen Basiliense, op. 62

Premiere: 01. Juli 1960 Basel · Basler Kammerchor und Basler Kammerorchester · Leitung: Paul Sacher
Instrumentation: soloists (SATB), mixed choir and orchestra
Orchestra instrumentation: 2 Flöten, 2 Oboen, 2 Klarinetten in B, 2 Fagotte, 4 Hörner in F, 2 Trompeten in C, 3 Posaunen, Tuba, Pauken, Schlaginstrumente, 2 Harfen (zweite Harfe ad libitum), Klavier, Celesta (ad libitum), Streicher
Cast of characters: Sopran, Alt, Tenor, Bass, gemischter Chor
Publisher: Boosey & Hawkes, London
Duration: 22' 0''
Year of composition: 1959
Edition: vocal/piano score
Language: Latin
60 Pages - Saddle stitching
ISMN: 979-0-060-01402-4
Order number: BH 5500003

Price: 38,95 €

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Description:

Benjamin Britten's "Cantata Academica: Carmen Basiliense" was composed and didicated to the university of Basle for the celebration of its 500th anniversary. The Latin text was compiled from the charter of the university and from older orations in praise of Basle.


Content:

Chorale
Alla Rovescio
Recitativo
Arioso
Duettino
Recitativo
Scherzo
Tema Seriale con Fuga
Soli e Duetto
Arioso con Canto Popolare
Recitativo
Canone ed Ostinato
Corale con Canto


Other editions:
BH 6500088 = Studienpartitur


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