The Burning Fiery Furnace is an English music drama with music composed by Benjamin Britten, his Opus 77, to a libretto by William Plomer. One of Britten's three Parables for Church Performances, this work received its premiere at the St Bartholomew's Church, Orford, Suffolk, England, on 9 June 1966 by the English Opera Group.
| Librettist | William Plomer |
| Date of composition | 1966 (October 1965 - 5 April 1966) |
| Premiered | 1966, June 9th |
| Dedicated to | 'To Donald and Kathleen Mitchell' |
| Type | Parable |
| Catalogue | BTC 1127 |
| Approx. duration | 64 minutes |
| Spoken language | English |
| Instruments |
Voice (Tenor)
- Nebuchadnezzar
Voice (Baritone) - Astrologer Voice (Baritone) - Ananias (Shadrack) Voice (Tenor) - Misael (Meshach) Voice (Baritone) - Azarias (Abednego) Voice (Baritone) - Herald and Leader of the Courtiers Chorus/Choir |
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