This work for soprano children's choir chorus and orchestra was commissioned by the London Sinfonietta. the first performance was given by them in July 1969 at the Royal Festival Hall with the London Sinfonietta Chorus andChildren from Little Missenden Village School conducted by David Atherton. Duration c. 23mins. This is a special item which is made to order. Please e-mail our Mail Order Department for further information.

This concert version has been prepared by Donald Mitchell for Soprano Alto Tenor and Baritone soloists 1 or 2 speakers SATB choir and Orchestra. The text has been compiled by R. Ellis Roberts.The first performance ofthis concert version was given on 27th June 1998 in the Snape Maltings Concert Hall as part of the Aldeburgh Festival by Janice Watson (Soprano) Catherine Wyn-Rogers (Mezzo-Soprano) Timothy Robinson (Tenor) Neal Davies(Baritone) and David Evans (Speaker) with the Joyful Company of Singers and the City of London Sinfonia conducted by Steuart Bedford.Orchestration is for 2 Flutes2 Oboes2 Clarinets in B flat2Bassoons4 Horns in F2 Trumpets in C3 TrombonesTubaTimppaniSuspended CymbalClashed CymbalsGongSide DrumBass DrumTambourineHarpOrganStrings

This work was commissioned by the St. Endellion Festival with financial assistance from South West Arts. The three bass singers consist of a soloist and a duo. The trombones comprise two tenors and two basses. This is aspecial item which is made to order. Please e-mail our Mail Order Department for further information.