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   Nov 06,  · Wulff Scherchen, whom Britten met at 14 and pursued more seriously at 18, was to inspire Young Apollo and the most frankly erotic of the Les Illuminations song cycle of Replying to Britten.

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   Find Benjamin Britten composition information on AllMusic. Unquestionably Britain's greatest 20th century composer, Britten excelled in virtually all genres, but is especially known for his vocal and choral music and operas.

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   Benjamin Luxon and David Willison - Give Me A Ticket To Heaven - Double LP Vinyl Album.

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   Benjamin Britten - A Life in Pictures. Benjamin Britten was the finest opera composer that England has ever produced. And his other masterpieces – including the War Requiem, concertos, and countless songs – reveal a composer of extraordinary skill and originality.

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   With the arrival of Benjamin Britten on the international music scene, many felt that English music gained its greatest genius since Purcell.A composer of wide-ranging talents, Britten found in the human voice an especial source of inspiration, an affinity that resulted in a remarkable body of work, ranging from operas like Peter Grimes () and Death in Venice () to song cycles.

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   Benjamin Britten: "The old idea of a composer suddenly having a terrific idea and sitting up all night to write it is nonsense. Nighttime is for sleeping." 22 images. See the full gallery: 22 inspiring composer quotes. Latest features. See more Latest features.

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   Music: Benjamin Britten () Text: Auden on Song of America W. H. Auden () 1. Let the florid music praise! 2. Now the leaves are falling fast 3. Seascape 4. Nocturne 5. As it is, plenty.

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