Description
Arne, Thomas: Alfred
Ref
MB47
Categories
Collected Editions
,
Musica Britannica
,
Operas, Odes & Oratorios
,
Vocal & Opera
By
Thomas Arne
Edited by Alexander Scott
First published in 1981
Pages: 208
Format: Paperback
Dimensions (mm): 330 x 254 x 19
Weight: 1.169kg
Described as an ‘English opera’
Alfred
was first performed in 1740 at Cliveden, the residence of Frederick, Prince of Wales. It is remembered today as the source of the patriotic song ‘Rule Britannia’.
The performing material for extended excerpts is
available for rental
.
