Big Ben
Appleby Catalogue W number:
W484
Big Ben
Written in 1956, according to Appleby (1988), or in 1948, according to Villa-Lobos: Sua Obra (1989).
Dedicated to Frederick Füller, who gave the first performance in London. The original text is in English.
Year Composed:
Category:
Vocal Works
Instrumentation:
Originally written for voice & orchestra, and then arranged by the composer for voice & piano.
Scores:
Villa-Lobos, Heitor. 1956. Big Ben: for voice and piano. New York: Southern Music Pub. Co.
The score and parts are available from Peermusic.
Recordings: