Before Dawn
Rhian Samuel

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Instrumentation

Baritone
1
Bassoon
2
Clarinet
3
Flute
3
French Horn
4
Harp
1
Mezzo soprano
1
Oboe
3
Percussion
2
Strings
1
Timpani
1
Trombone
3
Trumpet
3
Tuba
1

Additional Information

text:May Sarton.nb: published version now only available as part of 'The White Amaryllis'

Mvt III of 'the White Amaryllis', 'Before Dawn' also exists in a version for mezzo and piano, also published by Stainer & Bell

Details

Year
Publisher
Stainer & Bell
Minutes
10

Recordings

Date published
1989
Performers
Susan Graham (sop), National OA/J.Mester. [1st of 2 recordings on same tape]
Recording format id
1
Media link
Rhian Samuel: Before Dawn for medium voice and orchestra
Date published
21.2.1991
Performers
J.Manning (sop), BBC WSO/G.Llewellyn. [2nd of 2 recordings on same tape]
Recording format id
1
Record company
BBC