Britten Thematic Catalogue

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BTC747 TWO ANTITHETICAL PART-SONGS

For boys' or womens' voices and piano
Period of composition: 1 Jun - 18 Jul 1932
Date notes

The first song was written 1-2 June 1932 and the second was written on 18 July 1932.

Genre: Choral
Duration: 5'

Notes

The songs were later arranged for SATB choir and published as 'Two part-songs' (see related works). The original arrangement was not published.

Movements

  • 1. I lov'd a lass (George Wither, 1588-1677) >>
    duration: 2
  • 2. Lift boy (Robert Graves, 1895-1985) >>
    duration: 3

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