Baron Benjamin Britten

Benjamin Britten

Country

Great Britain

Birth - Death

1913 - 1976

Occupation

Composer

Notable Achievements

CH, OM

Grammy Award

Description

Classical composer and pianist. Notable work includes 'Peter Grime's (opera) (1945), his piano concertos (1938-1945), and his orchestral works 'Nocturn' (1958), 'War Requiem' (1961) and 'Phaedra' (1975). Personal relationship with singer Sir Peter Pears. First composer to receive a life peerage. Grammy hall of fame for 'War Requiem' (1998). Created the Aldeburgh Festival (1948). Companion of Honour (1953), Order of Merit (1965), life peerage (1976).

Further Reading/Research

• http://www.britten100.org/home
• http://www.theguardian.com/music/benjamin-britten
• http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/80416/Benjamin-Britten

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