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Benjamin Britten

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Born
22 November 1913
Born In
Lowestoft, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom
Died
4 December 1976 (aged 63)
Edward Benjamin Britten, Baron Britten of Aldeburgh, OM (1913–1976) was a British composer, conductor, and pianist. Britten was born on 22nd November 1913 in Lowestoft in Suffolk, the son of a dentist and a talented amateur musician. He began composing prolifically as a child, and in 1927 began private lessons with Frank Bridge. He also studied, less happily, at the Royal College of Music under John Ireland and with some input from Ralph Vaughan Williams. Although ultimately held back by his parents (at the suggestion of College staff), Britten had also intended to study with Alban … read more
Edward Benjamin Britten, Baron Britten of Aldeburgh, OM (1913–1976) was a British composer, conductor, and pianist. Britten was born on 22nd November 1913 in Lowestoft in Suffolk, the son of a dentist and a talented amateur musician. He began composing prolifically as a child, and in 1927 beg… read more
Edward Benjamin Britten, Baron Britten of Aldeburgh, OM (1913–1976) was a British composer, conductor, and pianist. Britten was born on 22nd November 1913 in Lowestoft in Suffolk, the son of a dentist and a talented amateur musician. He began composing prolifically as a child, and in 1927 began private lessons with Frank Bridge. He also studied, less happily, at … read more

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1 Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra
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2 The Young Person's Guide To The Orchestra: Variations And Fugue On A Theme Of Henry Purcell, Op. 34: Theme The Young Person's Guide To The Orchestra: Variations And Fugue On A Theme Of Henry Purcell, Op. 34: Theme
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3 Simple Symphony, Op. 4: "Playful Pizzicato" from Simple Symphony, Op. 4 Simple Symphony, Op. 4: "Playful Pizzicato" from Simple Symphony, Op. 4
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4 Songs from "Friday Afternoons", Op.7: Songs From Friday Afternoons, Op. 7: "Cuckoo!" Songs from "Friday Afternoons", Op.7: Songs From Friday Afternoons, Op. 7: "Cuckoo!"
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5 Play track Britten: A Ceremony of Carols, Op. 28 - Missa Brevis, Op. 63 - Friday Afternoons, Op. 7 - Three Two-Part Songs Friday Afternoons, Op. 7: Cuckoo!
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6 Songs from "Friday Afternoons", Op.7: Songs From Friday Afternoons, Op. 7: "Old Abram Brown" Songs from "Friday Afternoons", Op.7: Songs From Friday Afternoons, Op. 7: "Old Abram Brown"
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7 A Midsummer Night's Dream / Act 2: A Midsummer Night's Dream, Act 2: "On The Ground, Sleep Sound" A Midsummer Night's Dream / Act 2: A Midsummer Night's Dream, Act 2: "On The Ground, Sleep Sound"
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8 Play track BRITTEN: Rejoice in the Lamb / Hymn to St. Cecilia / Missa Brevis, Op. 63 A Hymn to the Virgin
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9 The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra, Op. 34 (Variations and Fugue on a Theme of Purcell): Theme A. Allegro maestoso e largamente The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra, Op. 34 (Variations and Fugue on a Theme of Purcell): Theme A. Allegro maestoso e largamente
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10 The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra, Op. 34 (Variations and Fugue on a Theme of Purcell): Theme F. Presto The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra, Op. 34 (Variations and Fugue on a Theme of Purcell): Theme F. Presto
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  1. 31,854 listeners

    19 Jul 1995 · 33 tracks

    BRITTEN: A Ceremony of Carols / Friday Afternoons
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  2. 20,473 listeners

    2 Jan 2005 · 34 tracks

    BRITTEN: Simple Symphony / Temporal Variations / Suite on English Folk Tunes
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  3. 19,437 listeners

    5 Nov 2013 · 14 tracks

    Britten: Reflections
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  4. 13,272 listeners

    1 Feb 2013 · 64 tracks

    The Very Best Of Britten
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