Britten Thematic Catalogue

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BTC746.1 SINFONIETTA [VERSION FOR SMALL ORCHESTRA]

For small orchestra, Op. 1
Composition date: Feb 1936
First performance: 10 Mar 1936 >>
Type of performance: Concert performance
Location: Aeolian Hall, London
Performance details:

Edric Cundell Chamber Orchestra, Edric Cundell cond

Genre: Orchestral
Chamber or small orchestra
Performing forces:

Fl, ob, cl in B flat, bn - 2 hn - str

Notes

This orchestral version was given only one performance during Britten's lifetime.

Movements

  • Poco presto ed agitato
  • Variations: Andante lento
  • Tanrantella: Presto vivace

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