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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 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.
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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.
25 de jun. de 2021 · Benjamin Britten: Guia dos Jovens para a Orquestra (ou Guia Orquestral para Jovens)Subtítulo: Variações e fuga sobre um tema de PurcellOrquestra Sinfônica de...
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Edward Benjamin Britten was an English composer, conductor and pianist. He's best-known for his substantial operatic output, including Peter Grimes, Billy Budd and The Turn of the Screw, among others, but also wrote song cycles and a large number of orchestral works.
20 de nov. de 2013 · As the world celebrates the composer’s centenary, Clemency Burton-Hill examines his enduring influence – from opera to Moonrise Kingdom. The trickle began on 1 January 2013 and quickly became ...
