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War requiem
by Benjamin Britten
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106 editions published between 1963 and 2013 in 6 languages and held by 2,146 WorldCat member libraries worldwide Text in Latin and English
Peter Grimes
by Benjamin Britten
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81 editions published between 1948 and 2013 in 6 languages and held by 1,989 WorldCat member libraries worldwide Set in a small fishing community on the east coast of England, the story of conflict between an individual and a society that sees him as an outsider
Peter Grimes : an opera in three acts and a prologue derived from the poem of George Crabbe : op. 33
by Benjamin Britten
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89 editions published between 1941 and 2008 in 4 languages and held by 1,682 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The turn of the screw
by Benjamin Britten
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97 editions published between 1954 and 2013 in 5 languages and held by 1,546 WorldCat member libraries worldwide The Turn of the Screw: Opera in Two Acts and a Prologue, op.54. Libretto: Myfanwy Piper
War requiem, op. 66
by Benjamin Britten
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81 editions published between 1961 and 2012 in 6 languages and held by 1,503 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The wonderful world of music
by Benjamin Britten
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14 editions published between 1958 and 1973 in English and held by 1,356 WorldCat member libraries worldwide A discussion of music, its terminology, history, theory, styles, appreciation, and means used to produce it
War requiem op. 66
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64 editions published between 1963 and 2013 in 6 languages and held by 1,329 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A ceremony of carols Hymn to St. Cecilia ; Rejoice in the lamb ; Te deum ; Jubilate deo ; Missa brevis
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134 editions published between 1950 and 2012 in 8 languages and held by 1,210 WorldCat member libraries worldwide A Ceremony of Carols for boys' choir and harp, op.28. Text: various poets / A Boy was Born: Choral variations for chorus a cappella, op.3. Text: var.poets / Rejoice in the Lamb: Cantata for soloists, chorus & organ, op.30. Text: C.Smart
A ceremony of carols : op. 28
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104 editions published between 1943 and 2002 in 7 languages and held by 1,082 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A midsummer night's dream
by Benjamin Britten
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69 editions published between 1960 and 2013 in 4 languages and held by 1,019 WorldCat member libraries worldwide Shakespeare's enchanting tale is set to some of Benjamin Britten's most atmospheric music, with a libretto taken entirely from the text of the play. Countertenor Jochen Kowalski is Oberon, King of the Fairies, and Sylvia McNair sings his queen, Tytania. The ensemble cast also includes Nick Stahl as Puck, Nancy Gustafson as Helena, Jane Bunnell as Hermia, Kurt Streit as Lysander, and Rodney Gilfrey as Demetrius
Serenade : for tenor solo, horn, and strings, op. 31
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42 editions published between 1944 and 2005 in 4 languages and held by 1,000 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The young person's guide to the orchestra : variations and fugue on a theme of Purcell : op. 34
by Benjamin Britten
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36 editions published between 1926 and 2010 in 5 languages and held by 987 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The turn of the screw : op. 54, an opera in a prologue and two acts
by Benjamin Britten
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45 editions published between 1954 and 2008 in 5 languages and held by 946 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The rape of Lucretia = Der Raub der Lukrezia, op. 37 : an opera in two acts
by Benjamin Britten
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69 editions published between 1946 and 2006 in 4 languages and held by 918 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Albert Herring : a comic opera in three acts, op. 39
by Benjamin Britten
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34 editions published between 1948 and 2008 in 3 languages and held by 892 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Billy Budd
by Benjamin Britten
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49 editions published between 1960 and 2013 in 5 languages and held by 891 WorldCat member libraries worldwide Daniel Harding leads an all-star cast in a stunning recording of Britten's operatic masterpiece
Saint Nicolas : a cantata for tenor solo, mixed chorus, piano duet, strings, percussion and organ [op. 42]
by Benjamin Britten
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78 editions published between 1948 and 2003 in 4 languages and held by 853 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A midsummer night's dream : opera in three acts, op. 64 = Ein Sommernachtstraum
by Benjamin Britten
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47 editions published between 1960 and 2010 in 4 languages and held by 849 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The little sweep [op. 45] the opera from Let's make an opera, an entertainment for young people
by Benjamin Britten
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55 editions published between 1949 and 2000 in 4 languages and held by 830 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The operas of Benjamin Britten : the complete librettos : illustrated with designs of the first productions
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7 editions published between 1979 and 1989 in English and held by 825 WorldCat member libraries worldwide more
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B. Britten
Baron Britten of Aldeburgh
Benjamin Britten
Britens, Bendžamins, 1913-1976
Britten.
Britten, ..., 1913-1976
Britten, B.
Britten, B. (Bendzhamin), 1913-1976
Britten, B. (Benjamin), 1913-1976
Britten, Bendžamin.
Britten, Bendzhamin, 1913-1976
Britten, Benjamin
Britten, Edward B. 1913-1976
Britten, Edward Benjamin.
Britten, Edward Benjamin, 1913-1976
Britŭn, B. (Bendzhamin), 1913-1976
Britŭn, Bendzhamin, 1913-1976
Buriten, Benjamin, 1913-1976
Edward Benjamin Britten
Бриттен, Б. (Бенджамин), 1913-1976
Бриттен, Бенджамин, 1913-1976
ブリテン
ブリトン, B
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