Saint Nicolas Opus 42

Vocal score to Britten's cantata, Saint Nicolas, op. 42, for tenor solo, mixed choir, women's choir, four boy's voices and piano reduction of orchestral parts.

This cantata was written about the life of Saint Nicolas, the Bishop Of Myra who is the patron-saint of Children, Seamen and travellers. It was commissioned for performance at the Centenary Celebrations of Lancing College in Sussex on July 24th, 1948.