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| − | Notable work includes 'Peter Grime's (opera) (1945). Personal relationship with singer Sir Peter Pears. First composer to receive a life peerage. Grammy hall of fame for 'War Requiem'. Created the Aldeburgh Festival. | + | 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). |
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| + | ==Further Reading/Research== | ||
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| + | * 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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Revision as of 16:26, 12 December 2013
Contents
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).
