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 Play track The Masterpieces Songs from "Friday Afternoons", Op. 7: Songs From Friday Afternoons, Op. 7: "Cuckoo!"
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3 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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4 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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5 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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6 Lachrymae / Frank Bridge Variations / Simple Symphony Simple Symphony, Op. 4: I. Boisterous Bourrée
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7 Your 100 Classical Favorites III. Sentimental Sarabande
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8 Gloriana: Courtly Dances: Galliard Gloriana: Courtly Dances: Galliard
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9 Top 100 Klassik Simple Symphony, Op. 4: III. Sentimental Sarabande
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10 Play track Music by the Sea Britten: Four Sea Interludes from Peter Grimes, Op. 33a: No. 3, Moonlight
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  1. 37,917 listeners

    19 Jul 1995 · 33 tracks

    BRITTEN: A Ceremony of Carols / Friday Afternoons
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  2. 23,599 listeners

    1969 · 16 tracks

    Britten: The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra; Simple Symphony, etc.
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  3. 22,906 listeners

    2 Jan 2005 · 34 tracks

    BRITTEN: Simple Symphony / Temporal Variations / Suite on English Folk Tunes
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  4. 20,185 listeners

    5 Nov 2013 · 14 tracks

    Britten: Reflections
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