Thematic Cat. #:

JH.UL3

Commissioner:

The Intimate Opera Company

Date of adaptation:

1956

First performance:

1956, Cheltenham Festival

Duration:

40’

Solo voices/cast:

Martin (baritone), Colin (tenor), Fanny (soprano)

Instrumentation:

Strings and continuo

Manuscript:

Royal College of Music Library

Publisher:

Schott & Co. (vocal score), 1956

Availability:

Full score and parts for hire from Schott.

Notes:

With a German translation of Arne’s 1772 work. Setting is a cooper’s workshop, 18^th century.