Benjamin Britten · 1913–1976 · British
| Composed | 1948 |
| Instrumentation | tmp+perc — pf(4 hands) — org — str |
| Duration | 50 minutes |
| Soloists | Tenor |
| Chorus | Yes |
| Tier | Core canon — standard repertoire |
| Editions & hire | Boosey & Hawkes ↗ |
| Source | Boosey & Hawkes catalogue — Saint Nicolas ↗ |
Read in standard international shorthand: flutes · oboes · clarinets · bassoons — horns · trumpets · trombones · tuba — timpani · percussion — harp · keyboard. Section counts include doubling players. Always confirm against the publisher's official parts list before contracting musicians or renting materials.