Britten Thematic Catalogue

BTC879 INTRODUCTION AND RONDO ALLA BURLESCA

For two pianos, op. 23, no. 1

Op. 23, no. 2 is Mazurka elegiaca (Jun-Jul 1941), also for two pianos.

Period of composition: Oct - Nov 1940

First performance: 5 Jan 1941 >>

Type of performance: Concert performance

Location: Town Hall, New York

Performance details:

Ethel Bartlett and Rae Robertson pfs

Genre: Duet

Duration: 9'

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