The prodigal son : third parable for church performance, op. 81 / Benjamin Britten ; libretto by William Plomer ; German translation by Hans Keller ; rehearsal score by David Matthews ; production notes by Colin Graham.

Author/creator Britten, Benjamin
Format Musical Score
EditionRehearsal score.
Publication InfoLondon : Faber Music ; New York : G. Schirmer, 1971, ©1968.
Description1 condensed score (155 pages) ; 36 cm
Subjects
Oratorios--Scores.
Prodigal son (Parable)--Songs and music. --Scores.
Liturgical dramas--Scores.

Other author/creatorPlomer, William, 1903-1973 librettist.
Other author/creatorKeller, Hans, 1919-1985, translator.
Other author/creatorMatthews, David, 1943- arranger.
Other author/creatorGraham, Colin, 1931-2007 translator.
Other author/creatorShostakovich, Dmitriĭ Dmitrievich, 1906-1975 dedicatee.
Included WorkBritten, Benjamin, 1913-1976. Prodigal son.
Included WorkBritten, Benjamin, 1913-1976. Prodigal son. German.
Variant title Title on added title page: Verlorene Sohn : dritte Parabel zur Aufführung in der Kirche, op. 81
General noteOratorio.
General noteIntroduction in German and English; production notes in English.
General noteDuration: about 72 min.
General noteDedicated to Dmitri Shostakovich.
General noteFirst performance given by The English Opera Group at Oxford Church, Suffolk, on 10th June 1968, as part of the Aldeburgh Festival.
LanguageEnglish and German words.

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Music Course Reference M2000.B75 P8 1971 ✔ Available
Music Music Stacks M2000.B75 P8 1971 ✔ Available Place Hold