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Benjamin Britten
Michael Oliver
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Description for Benjamin Britten
Paperback. A portrait of the life and work of Benjamin Britten. Num Pages: 240 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: AVGC6; AVH; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 219 x 156 x 16. Weight in Grams: 354.
Benjamin Britten (1913–76) changed the course of English music with highly original works such as his opera Peter Grimes. While his music is performed more widely than those of any other English composer, his international success did not prevent him from continuing to draw inspiration from his native land. In this engaging biography, the author creates a portrait of a great artist, exploring his wide-ranging compositions in detail and discussing the many contradictions that pervaded Britten's fascinating life and career.
Benjamin Britten (1913–76) changed the course of English music with highly original works such as his opera Peter Grimes. While his music is performed more widely than those of any other English composer, his international success did not prevent him from continuing to draw inspiration from his native land. In this engaging biography, the author creates a portrait of a great artist, exploring his wide-ranging compositions in detail and discussing the many contradictions that pervaded Britten's fascinating life and career.
Product Details
Publisher
Phaidon Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
240
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Condition
New
Weight
356g
Number of Pages
240
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780714847719
SKU
V9780714847719
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About Michael Oliver
Michael Oliver, who sadly died in 2002, was well known as a writer and broadcaster, having written and compiled numerous programmes for BBC Radio 3 and written regularly for Gramophone and other magazines for over 20 years. He was also the author of Igor Stravinsky in the 20th-Century Composers series.
Reviews for Benjamin Britten
"Enthusiastically recommended."—Library Journal "Finely balanced and beautifully written."—Opera "Masterfully written. A highly recommended book."—Scenaria "Michael Oliver’s Phaidon volume on Britten is one of the best in the series to date. The only regret, says Michael Tanner, is that the book isn’t longer."—Classic CD On the 20th Century Composers Series ... Read more