Boosey & Hawkes Britten B. - Orchestral Anthology Vol. 2 - Orchestra

Name: Britten B. - Orchestral Anthology Vol. 2 - Orchestra
Brand: Boosey & Hawkes
SKU: 89758
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Essential Information About This Score
• A complete study score: ideal for study, analysis, and following at the conductor's stand (conductor, composition or orchestration student).
• Four iconic pages from the 20th-century British repertoire gathered in a single volume, perfect for exploring contrasting atmospheres.
• Highly educational content: varied forms and techniques (interludes, passacaglia, sinfonia, variations) to work on structure and thematic development.
• Portrait format edition: comfortable reading for sight-reading and annotation.

Britten B. - Orchestral Anthology Vol. 2 - Orchestra

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Summary of This Score

This orchestral collection brings together a particularly rich program around four major works: "4 Sea Interludes" (excerpts from Peter Grimes), the "Passacaglia" (from Peter Grimes), the Sinfonia da Requiem, and the Variations on a Theme of Bridge. Designed as a study score, this volume is intended for those who wish to study orchestral writing in detail, follow the entrances of parts, identify balances, and understand the logic of timbres.

The "Sea Interludes" provide an ideal field for analysis to observe sound painting and orchestral narration: color play, textures, internal movements, and dramatic progression. The "Passacaglia" highlights the rigor of a form built on an ostinato bass, perfect for working on variation, accumulation, and harmonic tension. The Sinfonia da Requiem offers dense and expressive symphonic writing, where the architecture of movements and the handling of orchestral masses are particularly suited for study. Finally, the Variations serve as an excellent resource to understand the art of transforming a theme by evolving character, orchestration, and dynamics from one episode to another.

Thanks to its new edition in portrait format and its substantial page volume, this orchestral score is a valuable tool for the library of a musician, conductor, teacher, or symphonic music enthusiast seeking a clear resource for guided listening, analysis, and preparation.

Technical specifications

Musical Genre

Classical

Instrumentation

orchestra

Pages

252

Questions frequently asked

Which works are included in Britten Orchestral Anthology Vol. 2?

The volume brings together the 4 Sea Interludes and the Passacaglia from Peter Grimes, as well as the Sinfonia da Requiem and the Variations on a Theme of Bridge.

Does this score contain the Passacaglia from Peter Grimes?

The Passacaglia is included in the collection as an excerpt from Peter Grimes. Its construction over an ostinato bass allows for following the variation work and the development of harmonic tension.

Is this a study score for orchestra?

Designed as a study score, this collection allows following entries of parts, instrumental balances, and the logic of timbres. The format is intended for analysis of orchestral writing and for listening preparation. The 252 pages provide the necessary space for studying these four scores.

How many pages does the Britten orchestral anthology have?

The edition contains 252 pages in portrait format.

What ensemble is required for this Britten score?

The indicated instrumentation is orchestra. The Sinfonia da Requiem and the Variations on a Theme of Bridge allow studying the management of orchestral masses and the transformations of orchestration.