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Edward Benjamin Britten (Lowestoft, 22 de novembro de 1913 — 4 de dezembro de 1976), OM, Barão Britten de Aldeburgh, foi um compositor, maestro, violista e pianista britânico.
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.
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.
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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.
- November 22, 1913
- December 4, 1976
- Britten lived in most of his life in Aldeburgh (in the county of Suffolk, England). The famous ‘Red House’ where he lived (which is now the base of...
- Benjamin Britten composed a total of 16 operas during his lifetime – along with major film music, orchestral pieces, and hundreds of songs. Between...
- An interesting fact about Benjamin Britten is that he was born on November 22, 1913 – which is also the feast day of St. Cecilia: the patron saint...
- Britten’s most famous piece is arguably the opera Peter Grimes. Premiering in 1945, it remains a cornerstone of twentieth-century opera, renowned f...
- Britten was 63 years old when he passed away from heart failure in 1976.
20 de nov. de 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...
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). He was educated locally, and studied, first, piano, and then, later, viola, from private ...
The best works by Benjamin Britten - Classical Music
