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BTC803 TWO LULLABIES

For two pianos
Period of composition: 10 - 16 Mar 1936
Date notes

The first Lullaby was written from 10-11 March, the second from 15-16 March 1936.

First performance: 22 Jun 1988 >>
Type of performance: Concert performance
Location: Snape Maltings Concert Hall, Aldeburgh Festival.
Performance details:

Peter Frankl, Tamas Vasary pfs.

Genre: Duet
Duration: 6'

Notes

Composed for Britten's BBC audition as a piano duo with Adolph Hallis on 19 March 1936, at which only the second piece was played.

Movements

  • 1 Lullaby >>
    duration: 3
  • 2 Lullaby for a retired colonel >>
    duration: 3

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