Charm of Lullabies, A
Benjamin Britten

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### Performing Billy Budd
Owen Wingrave
Performing Britten

Instrumentation

Mezzo soprano
1
Piano
1

Additional Information

text:Blake; Burns; Robert Greene; Thomas Randolph; John Philip. Ded:Nancy EvansCradle Song; Highland Balou; Sephestia's Lullaby; A Charm; Nurse's Song.

Details

5 songs
Year
Publisher
Boosey & Hawkes
Minutes
12

Recordings

Performers
Helen Watss (mez), Benjamin Britten (pf)
Recording format id
4
Record company
BBC
Performers
Alfreda Hodgson (mez), Keith Swalow (pf)
Recording format id
4
Record company
PEA
Performers
Bernardette Greevy (mez), Paul Hamburger (pf)
Recording format id
4
Record company
DEC