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The two also conceived the Snape Maltings Concert Hall which is situated near Aldeburgh. Britten and Pears later returned to Britain at the worst of times, which was also coincidentally the height of Britten’s global prominence.
In his centenary year, we offer five facts about England’s most famous composer. Britten was born on 22 November 1913 and died on 4 December 1976. Now it's one of the highlights of the summer for lovers of classical music, featuring new music by contemporary composers as well as Britten's works.Britten lived in most of his life in Aldeburgh, in the red house, next to the golf course where he would take brisk afternoon strolls to clear his head for more composing. He was also extremely sensitive to criticism, and often disowned former friends who offended him. Benjamin Britten put a small seaside town on the classical music map forever after he launched Aldeburgh Festival. Years later in 1942, Britten created the Hymn to Saint Cecilia, a Christmas choral piece that became one of his most recognizable works.Britten was so beloved in his home country that he was awarded a life peerage in 1976. They lived and worked together from 1957 until Britten's death in 1976; their red house is now the home of the Britten-Pears Foundation, a musical charity promoting their work.Both Britten and Pears were pacifists and applied to be conscientious objectors on their return to England in the middle of World War II. Britten Initially, Britten was only allowed non-combatant service in the military, but gained unconditional exemption on appeal.In the 1950s, Home Secretary David Maxwell Fyfe urged the police to enforce anti-homosexuality laws, resulting in Britten being visited by police in 1953. Benjamin Britten Facts The English composer, pianist, and conductor Benjamin Britten (1913-1976) revitalized English opera after 1945.
His influence on 20Britten lived most of his later years in a countryside town known as Aldeburgh, which is where he started the now legendary Aldeburgh Festival in the Jubilee Hall on Crabbe Street. It was commissioned to mark the consecration of Coventry Cathedral, which was rebuilt following a bombing raid in World War II. His funeral service was held at Aldeburgh Parish Church and he was buried in the churchyard there. Marking 100 years since his birth, discover 15 fascinating facts about the great man.Edward Benjamin Britten was an English composer, conductor and pianist. After contracting pneumonia when he was three months old, Britten struggled with his health throughout his life. Britten's health. Wilfred Owen was well known for writing his experiences during the World War I. Born in Lowestoft, Suffolk, Benjamin Britten had a normal preparatory school education, at the same time studying with some of the best musicians in England. In 1940, Britten composed Seven Sonnets of Michelangelo, the first of many song-cycles he wrote for Pears.Composed in 1942, around the same time as the Hymn to Saint Cecilia, this Christmas choral piece is one of Britten's best-known works. The music sets the traditional Latin text of the Requiem Mass alongside war poetry by Wilfred Owen.Britten was the first composer ever to be honoured with a life peerage, and became Baron Britten, of Aldeburgh in the County of Suffolk in 1976.Britten died of heart failure on 4 December 1976. He is said to have taken long walks through the nearby countryside in Aldeburgh to inspire him. He completely changed the face of music, managing to rejuvenate English opera, as well as launch one of the world’s most successful festivals. The festival features an array of performances from contemporary classical musicians each year.After it became clear that the World War II was going to be inevitable, Britten and his lifelong partner and collaborator Pears registered as objectors to the war. Here are 10 interesting facts about the composer Benjamin Britten:Britten was born on 22 November, which also just so happens to be the same day as the feast of St. Cecilia, the patron saint of music. He changed the face of British opera and composed some of this century's best-loved choral works, but how much do you really know about Benjamin Britten?
Today, it is one of the musical highlights of the year for lovers of classical music. This picture was taken in 1955 in the garden of Aldeburgh and sees Britten having a discussion with Imogen Holst (daughter of Gustav) and Peter Pears. Benjamin Britten Facts. 2. We provide you with the latest breaking news and videos straight from the music industry.CMUSE is your music news and entertainment website. He was the first ever composer to be honored with such a prize and it resulted in a change of name. He's best-known for his substantial operatic output, including Peter Grimes, Billy Budd and The Turn of the Screw, among others, but also wrote song cycles and a large number of orchestral works.After contracting pneumonia when he was three months old, Britten struggled with his health throughout his life. He's best-known for his substantial operatic output, including Peter Grimes, Billy Budd and The Turn of the Screw, among others, but also wrote song cycles and a large number of orchestral works. He focused more on the British classic music in 20th century.
The two also conceived the Snape Maltings Concert Hall which is situated near Aldeburgh. Britten and Pears later returned to Britain at the worst of times, which was also coincidentally the height of Britten’s global prominence.
In his centenary year, we offer five facts about England’s most famous composer. Britten was born on 22 November 1913 and died on 4 December 1976. Now it's one of the highlights of the summer for lovers of classical music, featuring new music by contemporary composers as well as Britten's works.Britten lived in most of his life in Aldeburgh, in the red house, next to the golf course where he would take brisk afternoon strolls to clear his head for more composing. He was also extremely sensitive to criticism, and often disowned former friends who offended him. Benjamin Britten put a small seaside town on the classical music map forever after he launched Aldeburgh Festival. Years later in 1942, Britten created the Hymn to Saint Cecilia, a Christmas choral piece that became one of his most recognizable works.Britten was so beloved in his home country that he was awarded a life peerage in 1976. They lived and worked together from 1957 until Britten's death in 1976; their red house is now the home of the Britten-Pears Foundation, a musical charity promoting their work.Both Britten and Pears were pacifists and applied to be conscientious objectors on their return to England in the middle of World War II. Britten Initially, Britten was only allowed non-combatant service in the military, but gained unconditional exemption on appeal.In the 1950s, Home Secretary David Maxwell Fyfe urged the police to enforce anti-homosexuality laws, resulting in Britten being visited by police in 1953. Benjamin Britten Facts The English composer, pianist, and conductor Benjamin Britten (1913-1976) revitalized English opera after 1945.
His influence on 20Britten lived most of his later years in a countryside town known as Aldeburgh, which is where he started the now legendary Aldeburgh Festival in the Jubilee Hall on Crabbe Street. It was commissioned to mark the consecration of Coventry Cathedral, which was rebuilt following a bombing raid in World War II. His funeral service was held at Aldeburgh Parish Church and he was buried in the churchyard there. Marking 100 years since his birth, discover 15 fascinating facts about the great man.Edward Benjamin Britten was an English composer, conductor and pianist. After contracting pneumonia when he was three months old, Britten struggled with his health throughout his life. Britten's health. Wilfred Owen was well known for writing his experiences during the World War I. Born in Lowestoft, Suffolk, Benjamin Britten had a normal preparatory school education, at the same time studying with some of the best musicians in England. In 1940, Britten composed Seven Sonnets of Michelangelo, the first of many song-cycles he wrote for Pears.Composed in 1942, around the same time as the Hymn to Saint Cecilia, this Christmas choral piece is one of Britten's best-known works. The music sets the traditional Latin text of the Requiem Mass alongside war poetry by Wilfred Owen.Britten was the first composer ever to be honoured with a life peerage, and became Baron Britten, of Aldeburgh in the County of Suffolk in 1976.Britten died of heart failure on 4 December 1976. He is said to have taken long walks through the nearby countryside in Aldeburgh to inspire him. He completely changed the face of music, managing to rejuvenate English opera, as well as launch one of the world’s most successful festivals. The festival features an array of performances from contemporary classical musicians each year.After it became clear that the World War II was going to be inevitable, Britten and his lifelong partner and collaborator Pears registered as objectors to the war. Here are 10 interesting facts about the composer Benjamin Britten:Britten was born on 22 November, which also just so happens to be the same day as the feast of St. Cecilia, the patron saint of music. He changed the face of British opera and composed some of this century's best-loved choral works, but how much do you really know about Benjamin Britten?
Today, it is one of the musical highlights of the year for lovers of classical music. This picture was taken in 1955 in the garden of Aldeburgh and sees Britten having a discussion with Imogen Holst (daughter of Gustav) and Peter Pears. Benjamin Britten Facts. 2. We provide you with the latest breaking news and videos straight from the music industry.CMUSE is your music news and entertainment website. He was the first ever composer to be honored with such a prize and it resulted in a change of name. He's best-known for his substantial operatic output, including Peter Grimes, Billy Budd and The Turn of the Screw, among others, but also wrote song cycles and a large number of orchestral works.After contracting pneumonia when he was three months old, Britten struggled with his health throughout his life. He's best-known for his substantial operatic output, including Peter Grimes, Billy Budd and The Turn of the Screw, among others, but also wrote song cycles and a large number of orchestral works. He focused more on the British classic music in 20th century.