Benjamin Britten · 1913–1976 · British

Curlew River, op. 71 (first parable for church performance)

Composed1964
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Duration71 minutes
SoloistsThe Madwoman (ten), The Ferryman (bar), The Traveller (bar), The Spirit of the Boy (treble), Leader of the Pilgrims / The Abbot (bass)
ChorusYes
GenreOpera
TierDiscovery — worth programming, rarely heard
Editions & hireFaber Music ↗
SourceFaber Music catalogue — Curlew River ↗

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