Britten: The Red Cockatoo & Other Songs

Description

• Composer: Benjamin Britten (1913-1976)
• Instrumentation (this edition): Piano, Voice
• Originally for: Piano, Voice
• Binding:
• Work Language: English
• ISBN: 9780571512645
• Size: 9.1 x 11.9 inches
• Pages: None

Description

A terrific collection that brings together nine of Britten’s previously unpublished songs, written over a period of 25 years from 1935 onwards. Many were originally intended to be part of song-cyles but were cut during the final revisions. This edition includes a helpful introduction and information regarding each song.

Works:

• A poison tree
• When you’re feeling like expressing your affection
• Not even summer yet
• The red cockatoo
• Wild with passion
• If thou wilt ease thine heart
• Cradle song
• Birthday song for Erwin
• Um Mitternacht