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 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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2 Play track The Best Of Britten Simple Symphony, Op. 4: II. Playful Pizzicato
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3 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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4 Play track The Masterpieces Songs from "Friday Afternoons", Op. 7: Songs From Friday Afternoons, Op. 7: "Cuckoo!"
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5 Play track BRITTEN: Rejoice in the Lamb / Hymn to St. Cecilia / Missa Brevis, Op. 63 A Hymn to the Virgin
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6 Gentle Nights, Wild Dreams Britten: Nocturnal after John Dowland, Op. 70: VI. Dreaming
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7 Britten: Songs from the Chinese, Op. 58: No. 3, The Autumn Wind Britten: Songs from the Chinese, Op. 58: No. 3, The Autumn Wind
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8 Lachrymae / Frank Bridge Variations / Simple Symphony Simple Symphony, Op. 4: I. Boisterous Bourrée
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9 Matinées Musicales, Op. 24: 2. Nocturne Matinées Musicales, Op. 24: 2. Nocturne
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10 The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra, Op. 34 (Variations and Fugue on a Theme of Purcell): Variation I: Flute, Piccolo (Presto) The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra, Op. 34 (Variations and Fugue on a Theme of Purcell): Variation I: Flute, Piccolo (Presto)
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  1. 38,007 listeners

    19 Jul 1995 · 33 tracks

    BRITTEN: A Ceremony of Carols / Friday Afternoons
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  2. 23,781 listeners

    1969 · 16 tracks

    Britten: The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra; Simple Symphony, etc.
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  3. 23,013 listeners

    2 Jan 2005 · 34 tracks

    BRITTEN: Simple Symphony / Temporal Variations / Suite on English Folk Tunes
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  4. 20,194 listeners

    5 Nov 2013 · 14 tracks

    Britten: Reflections
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