The 1st work is for soprano, alto and tenor solos, mixed chorus, boys' choir and orchestra with texts by various English poets. The 2nd work is for young people's chorus and orchestra with texts from F.S. Boas' Songs and Lyrics from the English Playbooks. The 3rd work is for treble voices and instrumental ensemble
Performer
1st work: Elizabeth Gale, soprano ; Alfreda Hodgson, contralto ; Martyn Hill, tenor ; Southend Boys' Choir ; London Symphony Orchestra and Chorus. 2nd work: Senior choirs of the City of London School for Girls and the City of London School ; London Symphony Orchestra. 3rd work: Junior choirs of the City of London School for Girls and the City of London School ; Orchestra of the City of London School for Girls. All works conducted by Richard Hickox