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ReferenceBBM/cantata_academica_carmen_basiliense

Title

Cantata academica, carmen basiliense

Subtitle / Other TitleFor soprano, alto, tenor and bass solos, chorus and orchestra

Published Opus NoOp. 62

DateSep 1959

DescriptionText taken from the University's charter and from orations in praise of Basle by Bernard Wyss. The dedication reads 'Composuit Universitati Basiliensi, sollemnia saecularia quinta celebranti, dedicavit Benjamin Britten MCMLX'. The Tema seriale con fuga was used in the Concerto for Ochestra and Alba for organ by Richard Rodney Bennett. The same theme was also used as the base for Bennett's, Nicholas Maw's and Malcolm Williamson's fiftieth birthday tribute (to Britten) 'Reflections on a theme of Benjamin Britten' for flute, bassoon, viola and harp (1963).

Extent6 items

CopiesMaterial has been microfilmed and is available as follows:
Composition sketch: X22, frames Numbers not used: first half
Discarded page: A26, frames 414 - 429
Full score: X22, frames Numbers not used: Second half

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