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Benjamin Britten

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Born 22 November 1913. Died 04 December 1976.

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Biography

Edward Benjamin Britten, Baron Britten, OM CH (22 November 1913 – 4 December 1976) was an English composer, conductor, violist and pianist.

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  1. Unknown Britten (feat: sop. Sandrine Piau, Northern Sinfonia, cond. Thomas Zehetmair) 2009

    Unknown Britten (Northern Sinfonia feat. conductor: Thomas Zehetmair, piano: Rolf Hind, soprano: Sandrine Piau)

    Reviewed by Andrew McGregor

    Buy this for Les Illuminations, but savour it for so many new discoveries.

  2. Before Life and After 2009

    Before Life & After (tenor: Mark Padmore piano: Roger Vignoles)

    Reviewed by Charlotte Gardner

    A satisfying recital on every level.

  3. Les Illuminations 2005

    Les Illuminations (Scottish Ensemble, directed by Clio Gould )

    Reviewed by Claire Rogers

    The wonderful arching, sinuous lines of 'Antique' can never fail to charm...

  4. The Turn of the Screw 1990

    The Turn of the Screw (English Opera Group Orchestra feat. conductor: Benjamin Britten) (disc 1)

    Reviewed by John Armstrong

    This newcomer is in many ways the state-of-the-art, 21st century Britten...

  5. Suites for Solo Cello

    Complete Cello Suites (Torleif Thedéen, cello)

    Reviewed by Andrew McGregor

    There's something very British about the way these Suites manage to be profoundly...

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  1. Radio 3's flagship breakfast programme.

    Breakfast BBC Radio 3

  2. Programme exploring all things choral, with performances and special features

    The Choir BBC Radio 3

  3. Long-running programme presenting live broadcasts of Evensong from around the country

    Choral Evensong BBC Radio 3

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