Britten Thematic Catalogue

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BTC905 O WHAT IS THE SOUND THAT SO THRILLS (unfinished)

For voice and piano
Composition date: ca. 1941-42
Date notes

There are two sketches for this piece, and the second sketch dates from Britten's period in the United States. The earlier sketch is on British manuscript paper, and it is possible it was begun at an earlier date.

Genre: Solo vocal
Text: W.H. Auden (1907-1973)

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