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==Description==
 
==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).
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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==
 
==Further Reading/Research==

Revision as of 16:39, 12 December 2013

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


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