Britten, Benjamin: The Little Sweep op. 45 (1949) 45'
The opera from 'Let's make an Opera', an entertainment for young people

Music Text      English

Orchesterbesetzung
Adult roles:2S,A,T,B; children's roles:4Tr,2S; audience participation perc(1):timp/BD/SD/gong/cyms/tgl/cast/lg & sm wdbl-pft(4hands)-solo string quartet (also arranged for piano duet with or without percussion) This work can be performed with the introductory play 'Let's Make An Opera' - see separate entry for details.


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World Premiere
6/14/1949
Jubilee Hall, Aldeburgh
Basil Coleman and Stuart Burge, director / English Opera Group / Norman Del Mar


Rezeption      English

Empfohlene Aufnahme
David Hemmings/Jennifer Vyvyan/Peter Pears/Nancy Evans/Alleyn's School Choir/English Opera Group/Benjamin Britten
Decca 436 3932

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