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Programme Notes: Saint Nicolas
This page contains information on and excepts from Saint Nicolas by Benjamin Britten. The Society performed Saint Nicolas at our December 2001 concert, along with Rutter's Magnificat.

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Saint Nicolas - Benjamin Britten

Written in 1948, Saint Nicolas is a dramatic cantata in nine scenes depicting the life of Saint Nicolas, his faith, his miracles and his enduring legacy.

Click on the links below for Real Audio excerpts:

1. Introduction
2. The Birth of Nicolas
3. Nicolas devotes himself to God
4. He journeys to Palestine
5. He comes to Myra and is chosen Bishop
6. Nicolas from Prison
7. Nicolas and the Pickled Boys
8. His Piety and Marvellous Works
9. The Death of Nicolas

Amazon.co.uk advertised three recordings in September 2001:

(no image) Britten: Choral Works
British Composers CDM5651122
 
(no image)
Britten: St Nicolas/Rejoice in the Lamb
London 4257142
(The above excerpts are taken from this CD)
Saint Nicolas hymn to saint Cecilia
Hyperion CDA66333

 
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