Three Arias from Peter Grimes (1945)

for voices and piano

by Benjamin Britten (1913-1976)

general information

composition date
1945
duration
11min
publisher
Boosey & Hawkes

type

Vocal music and instrument(s) (Solo voice and piano)

detailed formation

Soloist
solo soprano, solo tenor

piano

observations

Ces airs peuvent être chantés avec orchestre aussi (Boosey & Hawkes)

Part titles

  1. Peter's Dreams, pour ténor et piano, 3 minutes.
  2. Embroidery Aria, pour soprano et piano, 4 minutes.
  3. Church Scene (Ellen's aria), pour soprano et piano, 3 minutes 30".

similar works

Same type
Composed the same year
Same detailed formation

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