from Act 2 of the opera Gloriana op. 53-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 and set of parts are available now.
Benjamin Britten: Courtly Dances: Concert Band: Score and Parts
The Courtly Dances