Listening Through The Dictionary of Composers and Their Music
Benjamin Britten (1913-1976)
Bio
Britten was a prodigy who began composing at the age of four. He studied at the Royal College of Music and was tutored by yesterday's composer, Frank Bridge. He composed 16 Operas, film music, chamber works, and symphonic material. He was particularly interested in compositions for children and instructional material. He was the first composer to ever receive a life peerage.
Music
Simple Symphony
Four Sea Interludes from "Peter Grimes"
Phantasy Quartet
Variations on a Theme of Frank Bridge
Concerto for Violin and Orchestra in D Minor
Symphony for Cello and Orchestra
Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra
Piano Concerto
Sinfonia da Requiem
A Ceremony of Carols
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