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Britten

By David Matthews

Book information

Publisher
Haus Publishing
Year
2013
ISBN
1908323388, 9781908323385
Language
english
Format
EPUB
Filesize
3 MB (3038812 bytes)
Edition
Anniversary Edition
Pages
195\0
Time added
2014-04-17 08:16:39

Description

"His comments on Britten's music, which occur unobtrusively throughout the narrative, are richly informative."—Alexander Waugh, Literary ReviewBenjamin Britten was one of the outstanding British composers of the twentieth century. He shot to international fame with his operas, performed by his own English Opera Group, and a series of extraordinary instrumental works. His music has won a central place in the repertoire and the affection of successive generations of listeners. David Matthews brings to this biography his special insight as a fellow composer, former assistant, and lifelong friend of Britten, producing a uniquely personal, sensitive, and authoritative account.

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