Benjamin Britten · 1913–1976 · British
| Composed | 1962 |
| Instrumentation | 3[1.2.3/pic] 3[1.2.ca] 3[1.2.3/Ebcl/bcl] 3[1.2.cbn] — 6 4 3 1 — tmp+4 — pf, hmn, org(opt) — str | + chamber orch + boys' choir |
| Duration | 85 minutes |
| Soloists | Soprano, Tenor, Baritone |
| Chorus | Yes |
| Tier | Festival — a major undertaking |
| Editions & hire | Boosey & Hawkes ↗ |
| Source | Boosey & Hawkes ↗ |
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.