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Aylesbury Choral Society


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.

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

(no image) Britten: Choral Works
British Composers CDM5651122
 
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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