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(Edward) Benjamin Britten. 22 November 1913 - 4 December 1976. Britten was born, by happy coincidence, on St. Cecilia's Day, at the family home in Lowestoft, Suffolk, England. His father was a dentist. He was the youngest of four children, with a brother, Robert (1907), and two sisters, Barbara (1902) and Beth (1909).
The 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.
Sep 16, 2020 · S tarting with Peter Grimes in 1945, Benjamin Britten (1913-1976) completely changed the shape of opera in the UK, and opera in English.
About the play. Who 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 of Britain’s leading composers of the 20 th Century.
Benjamin Britten. @benjaminbritten1224 ‧. 620 subscribers ‧ 12 videos. In 2013 the world celebrates the centenary of the composer Benjamin Britten. This channel features videos about...
Jun 7, 2013 · A scene from the Metropolitan Opera’s production of Benjamin Britten's “Midsummer’s Night Dream” in 1996. Erika Davidson/Metropolitan Opera Archives. By Anthony Tommasini. June 7, 2013. Learning...
English composer, conductor and pianist Benjamin Britten (1913–76) was one of the leading musical figures of his generation. Perhaps the greatest of his many legacies is the revival of English opera. His operatic masterpieces include Peter Grimes, Billy Budd, The Turn of the Screw, Death in Venice and the three Church Parables.
