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Benjamin Britten

Benjamin Britten (1913–1976) was a British conductor, composer and pianist.

Also recorded as Edward Benjamin Britten; Edward Benjamin Britten, Baron Britten of Aldeburgh OM CH.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Edward Benjamin Britten.

Born at Lowestoft in 1913, died at Aldeburgh in 1976.

In detail

Benjamin Britten studied at Royal College of Music, Gresham's School and Old Buckenham Hall School. training under Harold Samuel, John Ireland and Frank Bridge is recorded. the recorded working language is English.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are opera, symphony and classical.

Places of work recorded in the authority are London. Positions recorded include member of the House of Lords. Membership is recorded of Serbian Academy of Sciences and Arts, Academy of Arts of the GDR and Royal Swedish Academy of Music.

Works named in the authority record are A Midsummer Night's Dream, The Turn of the Screw, Peter Grimes, The Rape of Lucretia, Albert Herring and The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra.

Distinctions recorded are Léonie Sonning Music Prize, Royal Philharmonic Society Gold Medal, Wihuri Sibelius Prize and Ernst von Siemens Music Prize.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Benjamin Britten”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q150767: Benjamin Britten

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