Benjamin Britten: A Life in the Twentieth Century
Duration: 14:11
Paul Kildea discusses his biography of Benjamin Britten, which has already made the news when he claimed that the composer's death was hastened by syphilis.
Available since: Wed 30 Jan 2013
This clip is from
Front Row Light Show; the life of Benjamin Britten; Port reviewed
The art of light; Benjamin Britten's latest biographer; new play set in Stockport reviewed
First broadcast: 29 Jan 2013
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Front Row - Music
Pop, Rock, Classical, Composers
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