Benjamin Britten

Also known as Edward Benjamin Britten, Edward Benjamin Britten, Baron Britten of Aldeburgh OM CH

britischer Komponist, Dirigent und Pianist (1913–1976)

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Benjamin Britten was an English composer, conductor, and pianist who lived from 1913 to 1976. He is an important figure in 20th-century classical music, known for creating significant works across various musical forms during his lifetime.

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Film & TV

Lowestoft, Suffolk, England, UK

Known for

Britten: Nocturne — Himself2013
Folk Britannia — Self (archival footage)2006
Britten's Children — Self (Archive footage)2004
Ken Russell's ABC of British Music — Self (archive)1988
Benjamin Britten: A Time There Was… — Himself (Archive)1979
Idomeneo — Conductor1969
The Burning Fiery Furnace1967
Benjamin Britten and His Festival — Self1967
Omnibus — Self1967
Benjamin Britten - In Rehearsal and Performance with Peter Pears1964

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Wikidata facts

Instance of: human
Given name: Benjamin
Gender: male
Citizenship: United Kingdom
Place of birth: Lowestoft
Place of death: Aldeburgh
Occupation: choreographer
Languages spoken: English language
Native language: English language
Notable work: The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra
Noble title: baron
Genre: classical music
Instrument: piano
Record label: Decca
Official website: www.brittenpears.org
Image: Fortepan 137711 (cropped).jpg
Work location: London

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start of work period: 1937-00-00
topic's main category: Category:Benjamin Britten
Commons category: Benjamin Britten
date of birth: 1913-11-22
date of death: 1976-12-04
member of: Académie des beaux-arts
cause of death: heart failure
name in native language: Benjamin Britten
manner of death: natural causes
Commons Creator page: Benjamin Britten
unmarried partner: Peter Pears
birth name: Edward Benjamin Britten
sexual orientation: homosexuality
list of works: list of compositions by Benjamin Britten
related category: Category:Compositions by Benjamin Britten
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P12749: James Michel

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Works in European collections

4 objects attributed to Benjamin Britten, held across European museums, libraries & archives · via Europeana

On Bruck: op. 93, no. 2/(Schulze - Schubert)

In spring/(Schulze - Schubert)

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Edward Benjamin Britten, Baron Britten, OM CH (* 22. November 1913 in Lowestoft, Suffolk; † 4. Dezember 1976 in Aldeburgh, Suffolk) war ein britischer Komponist, Dirigent und Pianist.

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