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Edward 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.
Aug 17, 2024 · Benjamin 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.
Learn about the remarkable English composer who changed the face of British opera and composed some of this century’s most-loved choral works. Explore his biography, musical style, operas, awards and memorials in this comprehensive guide.
Learn about the life and works of Benjamin Britten, a prominent English composer, conductor and pianist of the 20th century. Explore his opera Peter Grimes, War Requiem and other vocal and orchestral music on Oxford Song.
Learn about the life, works and legacy of Benjamin Britten, one of the most prolific and influential composers of the twentieth century. Explore how he blended folk, classical and experimental elements to create a distinctively British musical style and identity.
Nov 20, 2013 · Now we can finally celebrate the centenary of Benjamin Britten for real. In anticipation of the actual date of the composer’s birth on 22 November, all eyes and ears turn to Britten’s hometown...
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.