Benjamin Britten: Choral Dances from Gloriana SATB

Choral Dances from Act II of Benjamin Britten's opera Gloriana, op. 53. Queen Elizabeth I is on a state visit to the city of Norwich. After a formal address of welcome, she is entertained by a Masque. To these unaccompanied Choral Dances, dancers representing time and concord, country girls, and young rustics and fishermen all pay homage and tribute to the Queen. Six movements are featured for mixed choir, with piano accompaniment for rehearsal only.