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 Play track The Best Of Britten Simple Symphony, Op. 4: II. Playful Pizzicato
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2 Britten: The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra, Op. 34 "Variations and Fugue on a Theme of Purcell" (Instrumental Version) Britten: The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra, Op. 34 "Variations and Fugue on a Theme of Purcell" (Instrumental Version)
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3 The Masterpieces Songs from "Friday Afternoons", Op. 7: Songs From Friday Afternoons, Op. 7: "Cuckoo!"
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4 Lachrymae / Frank Bridge Variations / Simple Symphony Simple Symphony, Op. 4: I. Boisterous Bourrée
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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 Play track BRITTEN: Rejoice in the Lamb / Hymn to St. Cecilia / Missa Brevis, Op. 63 A Hymn to the Virgin
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7 Gloriana: Courtly Dances: Galliard Gloriana: Courtly Dances: Galliard
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8 Matinées Musicales, Op. 24: 2. Nocturne Matinées Musicales, Op. 24: 2. Nocturne
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9 Play track 100 Must Have Classical Songs A-Z Simple Symphony, Op. 4: IV. Frolicsome Finale
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10 Britten: The Turn of the Screw, Op. 54, Act 1: The Tower. "How Beautiful It Is" (Governess) Britten: The Turn of the Screw, Op. 54, Act 1: The Tower. "How Beautiful It Is" (Governess)
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  1. 37,024 listeners

    19 Jul 1995 · 33 tracks

    BRITTEN: A Ceremony of Carols / Friday Afternoons
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  2. 22,030 listeners

    2 Jan 2005 · 34 tracks

    BRITTEN: Simple Symphony / Temporal Variations / Suite on English Folk Tunes
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  3. 21,003 listeners

    1969 · 16 tracks

    Britten: The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra; Simple Symphony, etc.
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  4. 20,159 listeners

    5 Nov 2013 · 14 tracks

    Britten: Reflections
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