Michael Tippett · 1905–1998 · British
| Composed | 1941 |
| Instrumentation | 2 3[3.ca] 2 3[3.cbn] — 4 3 3 0 — tmp+1 — str |
| Duration | 70 minutes |
| Soloists | Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass |
| Chorus | Yes |
| Tier | Core canon — standard repertoire |
| Editions & hire | Schott Music ↗ |
| Source | Instrumentation source (verified) ↗ |
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.