Benjamin Britten - Wikipedia
WebEdward Benjamin Britten, Baron Britten OM CH (22 November 1913 – 4 December 1976, aged 63) was an English composer, conductor, and pianist. He was a central figure of 20th-century British music, with a range of works including opera, other vocal music, orchestral and chamber pieces.
Benjamin Britten | 20th Century Composer, Opera & Choral Music
WebBenjamin Britten (born November 22, 1913, Lowestoft, Suffolk, England—died December 4, 1976, Aldeburgh, Suffolk) was a leading British composer of the mid-20th century, whose operas were considered the finest English operas since those of Henry Purcell in the 17th century. He was also an outstanding pianist and conductor.
The Life of Benjamin Britten: Compositions & Operas | ENO
WebThe most remarkable English composer of the post-war period, Edward Benjamin Britten changed the face of British opera and composed some of this century’s most-loved choral works. Renowned for his emotive and accessible compositions, Britten’s works range from enchanting operas to heartfelt choral masterpieces and orchestral gems.
Benjamin Britten at 100: To Moonrise Kingdom and beyond - BBC
WebNov 20, 2013 · Benjamin Britten at 100: To Moonrise Kingdom and beyond. As the world celebrates the composer’s centenary, Clemency Burton-Hill examines his enduring influence – from opera to Moonrise Kingdom.
Benjamin Britten | Encyclopedia.com
WebMay 23, 2018 · Composer, conductor, and pianist Benjamin Britten was a giant of mid-twentieth-century British music. The creator of War Requiem, one of the most performed pieces of classical music, he wrote an important body of songs for amateurs and, perhaps most importantly, revived modern British opera.
The best works by Benjamin Britten - Classical Music
WebThe best works by Benjamin Britten - Classical Music
Britten: where to start with his music - The Guardian
WebWed 16 Sep 2020 12.09 EDT. Last modified on Mon 7 Mar 2022 16.58 EST. S tarting with Peter Grimes in 1945, Benjamin Britten (1913-1976) completely changed the shape of opera in the UK, and...
Who was Benjamin Britten | Royal Shakespeare Company - RSC
WebWho was Benjamin Britten? The Suffolk-born pianist, composer and conductor wrote music from boyhood and achieved global success, but never strayed from his East Anglian roots. Early Years. Edward Benjamin Britten was one …
Metropolitan Opera | Remembering Benjamin Britten
WebOne of his nation’s most celebrated composers, Benjamin Britten had an unparalleled impact on the English operatic repertoire. In 2008, the Met assembled the below reflections on this musical genius from some of his friends and colleagues. Steuart Bedford. Conductor of the 1973 world premiere of Britten’s Death in Venice.
Benjamin Britten : NPR
WebApr 21, 2020 · Making Music To Be Useful, And For The Living. November 22, 2013 • Born Nov. 22, 1913, Benjamin Britten went on to become one of the greatest composers of the 20th century, one whose work ...
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