from Gloriana-Gloriana Britten's sixth opera was commissioned by Covent Garden to celebrate the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in June 1953. The libretto was by William Plomer.The Courtly Dances appear in the third scene of Act II.From the Opera's music Britten subsequently compiled a Symphonic Suite Op.53A. Published by Boosey & Hawkes the full score score and parts and piano conductor score are available now.
