Benjamin Britten
On This Island op. 11
Five Songs
Benjamin Britten
On This Island op. 11
Five Songs
- Instrumentation High Voice and Piano
- Edition Sheet Music
- Composer Benjamin Britten
- Publisher Boosey & Hawkes
- Order no. BH5000058
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Description:
With "On This Island, Op. 11", Benjamin Britten created one of the most fascinating song cycles in modern English vocal music. Britten’s masterful settings of five poems by W. H. Auden unfold a captivating blend of poetic wit, dramatic intensity, and profound melancholy. Scored for high voice and piano, this expressive work presents both singer and accompanist with a deeply rewarding musical journey full of rich harmonic colors and virtuoso elegance. Whether for ambitious recital programs, vocal competitions, or conservatory studies, this high-quality sheet music edition from the renowned publisher Boosey & Hawkes is an essential gem for any classical vocal repertoire. Discover and be inspired by Britten’s unmistakable musical voice!
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Let the Florid Music Praise!
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Now the Leaves Are Falling Fast
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Seascape
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Nocturne
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As It Is Plenty
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