Benjamin Britten

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Benjamin Britten
Benjamin Britten, London Records 1968 publicity photo for Wikipedia
Britten in the mid-1960s, by Hans Wild
Born
Edward Benjamin Britten

(1913-11-22)November 22, 1913
DiedDecember 4, 1976(1976-12-04) (aged 63)
Aldeburgh (United Kingdom)
Known for
  • Peter Grimes
  • Billy Budd
  • The Rape of Lucrecia
  • War Requiem
  • Seven sonnets of Michelangelo
Partner(s)Peter Pears

Edward Benjamin Britten, Baron Britten (22 November 1913 – 4 December 1976) was an English composer, conductor, and pianist. He was a central figure of 20th-century British music, with a range of works including opera, other vocal music, orchestral and chamber pieces. His best-known works include the opera Peter Grimes (1945), the War Requiem (1962) and the orchestral showpiece The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra (1945).[1]

Together with his partner Peter Pears and the librettist and producer Eric Crozier, Britten founded the annual Aldeburgh Festival in 1948. In his last year, he was the first composer to be given a life peerage.[1]

Benjamin Britten in Philippe Jaroussky's discography, filmography and performance history

Studio albums

Year Title Studio album
2021 "Il est quelqu'un sur terre" À sa guitare (Album)

On video

Concert programs

Year Title Concert program
20212022 "Il est quelqu'un sur terre" À sa guitare (Concert program)

See the respective program page for a list of possible recordings.

Complete list of musical pieces by Benjamin Britten

This listing only reflects the musical pieces performed by Philippe Jaroussky.

Year published or performed Title Lyricist Work Album, video or concert program Year first published/performed
2021 "Il est quelqu'un sur terre" anonymous/traditional Folksong Arrangements, Vol. II "France") À sa guitare (Album) 1942[2]
20212022 "Il est quelqu'un sur terre" anonymous/traditional Folksong Arrangements, Vol. II "France") À sa guitare (Concert program) 1942[2]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 "Benjamin Britten". Wikipedia. Archived from the original on 6 October 2021. Retrieved 6 October 2021.
  2. 2.0 2.1 "Listening to Britten – Il est quelqu'un sur terre". Good Morning Britten. Archived from the original on 6 October 2021. Retrieved 6 October 2021.