Britten

by Christopher Headington

Composer, pianist, and conductor, Benjamin Britten was one of the most distinctive and original figures in 20th century music. His compositions range from the operas Billy Budd, Peter Grimes, and Death in Venice to film-scores such as W.H. Auden's Night Mail, to sacred songs like his much-loved A Ceremony of Carols to symphonies, suites, and The Young People's Guide to the Orchestra. Associated for many years with the eminent tenor Peter Pears, Britten was the principal creator of the Aldeburgh Festival and English Opera Group. This biography serves as a highly readable and accurate portrayal of the man behind the acclaim.

Genres: Music

144 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1981

About the author

Christopher Headington (28 April 1930 – 19 March 1996) was an English composer, musicologist, and pianist.