Rejoice in the Lamb (1943)

Cantata Festival, for SATB choir with soprano, alto, tenor and bass solos and organ

by Benjamin Britten (1913-1976)

general information

composition date
1943
duration
16min
publisher
Boosey & Hawkes
Dedicatee
'For the Rev. Walter Husey and the choir of S. Matthew's Church, Northampton, on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the consecration of their church, 21 September 1943'
Libretto (details, author)

Christopher Smart (d'après le Jubilate Agno)

type

Vocal music and instrument(s) (Voice(s) and/or choir(s) and other keyboard)

detailed formation

Soloist
solo soprano, solo contralto, solo tenor, solo bass voice, mixed choir

organ

information about the creation

date
September 21, 1943
location

Northampton, église St. Matthiew

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Created the same year
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