The Warning Song, Op. 18 (dramatic cantata)
Derek B. Scott

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Instrumentation

Cello
1
Choir
1
Clarinet
1
Flute
1
French Horn
1
Guitar
1
Percussion
1
Piano
1
Piccolo
1
Trumpet
1
Viola
1
Violin 1
1
Violin 2
1
VV
4

Additional Information

The Warning Song (1985) dramatic cantata for four principals, chorus of children and small orchestra.

First performance Spring Street Theatre, Hull.

Details

Year
Score file
The Warning Song Op 18.pdf

Recordings

Title
3b Barrack-Room Ballad
Venue
Spring Street Theatre, Hull.
Media link
3b-barrack-room-ballad