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BTC776 SUITE

For violin and piano, op. 6
Period of composition: 5 Nov 1934 - 27 Jun 1935
Revised: Jul-Sep 1935
First performance: 17 Dec 1934 >>
Type of performance: Concert performance
Location: Wigmore Hall, London
Performance details:

Henri Temianka vn, Betty Humby pf

Nos 1, 3 and 4 only

Genre: Chamber
Duration: 18'

Notes

Originally published in 1935 as a complete suite, three movements from the group were later published in early 1976 (March, Lullaby and Waltz) and renamed 'Three pieces for violin and piano, from Suite op. 6'. Britten also arranged March, Lullaby and Waltz for viola and piano in January 1935.

Movements

  • Introduction
  • 1. March >>
    notes:

    Initially completed 9 Nov 1935, then revised in advance of producing the fair copy on 10 Dec 1934.

  • 2. Moto perpetuo >>
    notes:

    Composed 23 May - 8 June 1935.

  • 3. Lullaby >>
    notes:

    Completed 9 December 1934.

  • 4. Waltz >>
    notes:

    Completed 13 Dec 1934.

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