Benjamin Britten

Experience a captivating masterpiece of choral music with "This Little Babe," celebrated for its dramatic energy and rhythmic brilliance. As one of the most thrilling movements from Benjamin Britten's...

2013 marks Britten's centenary making this year largely focused on his music.'Deo Gracias' (thanks be to God) was one of the carols drawn from texts in 'The English Galaxy of Shorter Poems', which Bri...

gemischter Chor (SATB) und Klavier (Harfe)

These songs were originally composed as part of the cycle 'Les Illuminations op 18', but they were withdrawn by the composer. They have been edited by Colin Matthews from the composer's manuscript sho...

With "Canticle III: Still Falls the Rain" Op. 55, Boosey & Hawkes presents a masterpiece of unparalleled emotional depth and expressive power. Set to Edith Sitwell's moving verses reflecting on the ho...

Benjamin Britten's Serenade op. 31 for Tenor, Horn, and Strings is celebrated as one of the most evocative and captivating vocal masterpieces of the 20th century. With peerless artistry, the cycle cap...

This Little Babe, from A Ceremony of Carols, op. 28, for children's choir or female choir in three parts and harp or piano. Text by Robert Southwell, with Welsh translation by Elizabeth and Gerallt Jo...

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Experience the captivating fusion of expressive vocal artistry and nuanced orchestral colors with "Works For Voice And Chamber Orchestra", published by the prestigious Boosey & Hawkes. This high-quali...

Discover an extraordinary masterpiece of chamber music with "Temporal Variations" for oboe and piano, published by the renowned Faber Music. This multifaceted work unfolds a captivating dialogue betwe...

Experience the biblical story of Noah's Ark brought vividly to life with Benjamin Britten's masterpiece 'Noye's Fludde op. 59'. Based on the medieval Chester Miracle Play—featuring texts edited by Alf...

Saint Nicolas (note the name has no 'H' in it!) was written for the centenary of Lancing College in Sussex, the independent secondary boarding school on the south coast of England which Peter Pears ha...

Immerse yourself in the sparkling elegance and irresistible charm of 'Soirées Musicales op. 9'. In this masterful suite of five movements, Gioachino Rossini's cheerful melodies are brought to vibrant...

It is hard to believe that Benjamin Britten was 16 when he wrote the Quartettino, such is the skill and intellectual command. Peter Stadlen, The Daily Telegraph, 25 May 1983

Benjamin Britten wrote his 'String Quartet in F' in April 1928, shortly after he began lessons with Frank Bridge. He was fourteen at the time and it is thought that this piece was set as a homework ex...

Immerse yourself in the rich sonic world of chamber music with the captivating String Quartet No. 1 in D major, Op. 25. This extraordinary work is celebrated for its masterful balance of lyrical expre...

Experience a magnificent masterpiece of brass literature: "Fanfare for St. Edmundsbury" unleashes the brilliant sonic power of three trumpets in perfect harmony. This impressive trumpet trio captivate...

Benjamin Britten's Suite, Op. 6, for Violin and Piano was composed during 1934-35. The first performance of the complete work was given on 13th March, 1936, as part of a BBC broadcast, by Antonio Bros...

Immerse yourself in the captivating sonic world of the Violin Concerto, Op. 15 – a true masterpiece of sophisticated concert repertoire. This compelling work enthralls listeners with its profound emot...

Rediscover the captivating sound world of one of the 20th century's most significant British composers with "Britten for Organ", published by the renowned Boosey & Hawkes. This exclusive sheet music e...

Britten's much-loved Christmas choral classic is now available for performance in French for the first time. Maurice Budry translated the majority of the work, with Britten’s approval, and it was broa...