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ReferencePG/1983/0714

Title

Programme for Concert titled 'The Young Benjamin Britten' at St. John's, Smith Square

Date14 Jul 1983

DescriptionWorks performed:
Britten: Sinfonietta; Britten: Phantasy in F minor for String Quintet; Britten: String Quartet No. 1; Britten: 5 Waltz; Britten: Young Apollo for piano, string quartet, and string orchestra; Britten: Variations on a theme of Frank Bridge
Venue:
St. John's, Smith Square, London
Performers:
Arianna Orchestra; Locrian String Quartet; Antony Peebles (piano); Stephen Tees (viola); Charles Peebles (conductor)
Further information:
A Concert of works dating from Britten's twenties to mark the 70th Anniversary of his birth in 1913. First London performance of Phantasy in F minor for String Quintet since 1932. Simple Symphony originally printed in programme but altered (in pencil) to 5 Waltzes. First London premiere of Young Apollo for piano, string quartet, and string orchestra. 2 copies of notes on works and performers.

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