from Gloriana
for | Symphonic orchestra |
Musical Editions | Score, Parts |
Item no. | 365203 |
Author / Composer | Benjamin Britten |
Arranger | David Stone |
Dimensions | 23.1 × 30.3 cm |
Publisher / Producer | Boosey & Hawkes |
Producer No. | BH6201038 |
ISMN | 9790060046599 |
UPC | 0073999366594 |
Gloriana, Britten's sixth opera, was commissioned by Covent Garden to celebrate the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in June 1953. The libretto was by William Plomer.
The Courtly Dances appear in the third scene of ActII.
From the Opera's music Britten subsequently compiled a Symphonic Suite Op.53A. Published by Boosey & Hawkes, the full score, score and parts and piano conductor score are available now.