Britten, Benjamin 1913-1976
Overview
| Works: | 10,796 works in 30,398 publications in 13 languages and 264,343 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Musical settings Biography Fiction Drama Live sound recordings Criticism, interpretation, etc Requiems Psychological fiction Juvenile works Music |
| Roles: | Author, Conductor, Composer, Instrumentalist, Performer, Arranger, Librettist, Editor, Compiler, Adapter, Musician, Singer, Other, Creator, Contributor, Author of introduction, Director, Dedicatee, msd, Bibliographic antecedent, Restager , Artist, Honoree, Printer, Interviewee, Recipient, per |
| Classifications: | ML410.B853, 782.1 |
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Most widely held works about
Benjamin Britten
- Benjamin Britten, his life and operas by Eric Walter White( Book )
- Benjamin Britten : a biography by Humphrey Carpenter( Book )
- The lives and times of the great composers by Michael Steen( Book )
- February house by Sherill Tippins( Book )
- Britten by Michael Kennedy( Book )
- Britten by Imogen Holst( Book )
- The music of Britten and Tippett : studies in themes and techniques by Arnold Whittall( Book )
- Britten by Christopher Headington( Book )
- The Cambridge companion to Benjamin Britten by Mervyn Cooke( Book )
- The Britten companion by Christopher Palmer( Book )
- Benjamin Britten : a life for music by Neil Powell( Book )
- Britten's musical language by Philip Ernst Rupprecht( Book )
- Britten and the Far East : Asian influences in the music of Benjamin Britten by Mervyn Cooke( Book )
- Benjamin Britten : the spiritual dimension by Graham Elliott( Book )
- Rethinking Britten by Philip Ernst Rupprecht( Book )
- Benjamin Britten : a bio-bibliography by Stewart R Craggs( Book )
- Berlioz, Verdi, Wagner, Britten by Daniel Albright( Book )
- A ceremony of carols ; Missa brevis and other choral works by Benjamin Britten( Recording )
- Peter Grimes : an opera in three acts and a prologue derived from the poem of George Crabbe : op. 33 by Benjamin Britten( )
- Serenade : for tenor solo, horn, and strings, op. 31 by Benjamin Britten( )
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Most widely held works by
Benjamin Britten
Peter Grimes by
Benjamin Britten(
Recording
)
242 editions published between 1945 and 2014 in 7 languages and held by 3,711 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Set in a small fishing community on the east coast of England, the story of conflict between an individual and a society that sees him as an outsider
242 editions published between 1945 and 2014 in 7 languages and held by 3,711 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Set in a small fishing community on the east coast of England, the story of conflict between an individual and a society that sees him as an outsider
War requiem by
Benjamin Britten(
)
172 editions published between 1963 and 2014 in 9 languages and held by 3,391 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Just because the definitive recording of Britten's War Requiem has already been made by Britten himself is no reason not to keep recording it. For one thing, the work is simply too affecting and too important to ignore. And for another, the work is too deep and too varied to be encompassed by only one recording, even one so superlative and so sympathetic as the composer's own. Thus, one can have in principle no objections to this live 2007 recording led by Helmuth Rilling. After all, the stalwart German conductor is a highly skilled and deeply experienced choral director who clearly knows his way around monumental scores: his recordings of Bach's Passions are proof of that. But though this is a fine performance with many points to recommend it, it is not a great performance. Rilling does an outstanding job of guiding his forces through the work and a more than adequate job of aiming them toward the work's meaning. But one wants more than "more than adequate" in the War Requiem, and in Rilling's hands, the big moments and its intimate moments fail to strike as profoundly as they ought. The soloists are a mixed lot. Tenor James Taylor and baritone Christian Gerhaher have strong and steady voices, but though soprano Annette Dasch has a lovely voice, she tends to get a bit wobbly above the staff. The chorus of the Festivalensemble Stuttgart and the Aurelius S?ngerknaben are both excellent and they do wonders with the work's huge choruses. But the orchestra of the Festivalensemble, while colorful, does not have quite enough size and weight to bring off the big climaxes. H?nssler's super audio sound is definitely a plus -- the sheer size of the sound is amazing -- but not all that much of an improvement over Decca's fabulous stereo sound for Britten. In sum, then, those who don't know the War Requiem are directed toward Britten's recording, while those who do might consider Rilling's as a third or fourth choice after Hickox's or Shaw's. James Leonard, All Music Guide
172 editions published between 1963 and 2014 in 9 languages and held by 3,391 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Just because the definitive recording of Britten's War Requiem has already been made by Britten himself is no reason not to keep recording it. For one thing, the work is simply too affecting and too important to ignore. And for another, the work is too deep and too varied to be encompassed by only one recording, even one so superlative and so sympathetic as the composer's own. Thus, one can have in principle no objections to this live 2007 recording led by Helmuth Rilling. After all, the stalwart German conductor is a highly skilled and deeply experienced choral director who clearly knows his way around monumental scores: his recordings of Bach's Passions are proof of that. But though this is a fine performance with many points to recommend it, it is not a great performance. Rilling does an outstanding job of guiding his forces through the work and a more than adequate job of aiming them toward the work's meaning. But one wants more than "more than adequate" in the War Requiem, and in Rilling's hands, the big moments and its intimate moments fail to strike as profoundly as they ought. The soloists are a mixed lot. Tenor James Taylor and baritone Christian Gerhaher have strong and steady voices, but though soprano Annette Dasch has a lovely voice, she tends to get a bit wobbly above the staff. The chorus of the Festivalensemble Stuttgart and the Aurelius S?ngerknaben are both excellent and they do wonders with the work's huge choruses. But the orchestra of the Festivalensemble, while colorful, does not have quite enough size and weight to bring off the big climaxes. H?nssler's super audio sound is definitely a plus -- the sheer size of the sound is amazing -- but not all that much of an improvement over Decca's fabulous stereo sound for Britten. In sum, then, those who don't know the War Requiem are directed toward Britten's recording, while those who do might consider Rilling's as a third or fourth choice after Hickox's or Shaw's. James Leonard, All Music Guide
The turn of the screw by
Benjamin Britten(
)
201 editions published between 1954 and 2016 in 7 languages and held by 3,014 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Recorded Mar. 1981 in London
201 editions published between 1954 and 2016 in 7 languages and held by 3,014 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Recorded Mar. 1981 in London
Peter Grimes : an opera in three acts and a prologue derived from the poem of George Crabbe : op. 33 by
Benjamin Britten(
)
153 editions published between 1900 and 2010 in 4 languages and held by 1,975 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
153 editions published between 1900 and 2010 in 4 languages and held by 1,975 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Billy Budd by
Benjamin Britten(
)
105 editions published between 1960 and 2013 in 7 languages and held by 1,945 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"A moving performance ..."--Gramophone
105 editions published between 1960 and 2013 in 7 languages and held by 1,945 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"A moving performance ..."--Gramophone
War requiem : op. 66 by
Benjamin Britten(
Recording
)
207 editions published between 1962 and 2013 in 8 languages and held by 1,944 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Text in Latin and English
207 editions published between 1962 and 2013 in 8 languages and held by 1,944 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Text in Latin and English
A midsummer night's dream : op. 21/op. 61 = Ein Sommernachtstraum = Songe d'une nuit d'été by
Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy(
Recording
)
124 editions published between 1960 and 2016 in 4 languages and held by 1,786 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
One of opera's most original Shakespeare adaptations comes to live in this broadcast with James Conlon conducting a youthful ensemble cast of rising stars, led by Iestyn Davies and Kathleen Kim as Oberon and Tytania, King and Queen of the fairies. The quartet of lovers is portrayed by Elizabeth DeShong (Hermia), Joseph Kaiser (Lysander), Erin Wall (Helena), and Michael Todd Simpson (Demetrius). Matthew Rose sings the donkey-headed Bottom and Riley Costello is the mischievous Puck
124 editions published between 1960 and 2016 in 4 languages and held by 1,786 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
One of opera's most original Shakespeare adaptations comes to live in this broadcast with James Conlon conducting a youthful ensemble cast of rising stars, led by Iestyn Davies and Kathleen Kim as Oberon and Tytania, King and Queen of the fairies. The quartet of lovers is portrayed by Elizabeth DeShong (Hermia), Joseph Kaiser (Lysander), Erin Wall (Helena), and Michael Todd Simpson (Demetrius). Matthew Rose sings the donkey-headed Bottom and Riley Costello is the mischievous Puck
A ceremony of carols ; Missa brevis and other choral works by
Benjamin Britten(
Recording
)
189 editions published between 1950 and 2014 in 8 languages and held by 1,632 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A Ceremony of Carols for boys' choir and harp, op.28. Text: various poets / A Boy was Born: Choral variations for chorus a cappella, op.3. Text: var.poets / Rejoice in the Lamb: Cantata for soloists, chorus & organ, op.30. Text: C.Smart
189 editions published between 1950 and 2014 in 8 languages and held by 1,632 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A Ceremony of Carols for boys' choir and harp, op.28. Text: various poets / A Boy was Born: Choral variations for chorus a cappella, op.3. Text: var.poets / Rejoice in the Lamb: Cantata for soloists, chorus & organ, op.30. Text: C.Smart
Albert Herring by
Benjamin Britten(
)
108 editions published between 1964 and 2016 in 4 languages and held by 1,571 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Recorded Aug. 11-15, 1996, All Saint's Church, Gosforth, Newcastle-upon-Tyne
108 editions published between 1964 and 2016 in 4 languages and held by 1,571 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Recorded Aug. 11-15, 1996, All Saint's Church, Gosforth, Newcastle-upon-Tyne
War requiem : op. 66 by
Benjamin Britten(
)
103 editions published between 1362 and 2014 in 8 languages and held by 1,541 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
103 editions published between 1362 and 2014 in 8 languages and held by 1,541 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Young person's guide to the orchestra ; Simple symphony ; Variations on a theme of Frank Bridge by
Benjamin Britten(
Recording
)
69 editions published between 1954 and 2003 in 5 languages and held by 1,506 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
69 editions published between 1954 and 2003 in 5 languages and held by 1,506 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Violin concerto by
Ludwig van Beethoven(
)
40 editions published between 1978 and 2016 in 5 languages and held by 1,380 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Erich Wolfgang Korngold Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 35 Benjamin Britten Violin Concerto, Op. 15
40 editions published between 1978 and 2016 in 5 languages and held by 1,380 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Erich Wolfgang Korngold Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 35 Benjamin Britten Violin Concerto, Op. 15
Death in Venice by
Benjamin Britten(
Recording
)
86 editions published between 1974 and 2014 in 4 languages and held by 1,317 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Thomas Mann's celebrated tale of unrequited love and death is given a new perspective in Benjamin Britten's final opera, first performed just a year and a half before this Met broadcast. The composer's long-time companion, tenor Peter Pears, reprises his world-premiere portrayal of Gustav von Aschenbach, the elderly and solitary novelist at the center of the story, who tragically falls in love with the beautiful youth Tadzio (played by a dancer). Pears is joined by two other veterans of the opera's world premiere--John Shirley-Quirk, who plays the seven characters that propel Aschenbach to his destiny, and conductor Steuart Bedford
86 editions published between 1974 and 2014 in 4 languages and held by 1,317 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Thomas Mann's celebrated tale of unrequited love and death is given a new perspective in Benjamin Britten's final opera, first performed just a year and a half before this Met broadcast. The composer's long-time companion, tenor Peter Pears, reprises his world-premiere portrayal of Gustav von Aschenbach, the elderly and solitary novelist at the center of the story, who tragically falls in love with the beautiful youth Tadzio (played by a dancer). Pears is joined by two other veterans of the opera's world premiere--John Shirley-Quirk, who plays the seven characters that propel Aschenbach to his destiny, and conductor Steuart Bedford
Folksong arrangements by
Benjamin Britten(
)
136 editions published between 1943 and 2008 in 5 languages and held by 1,311 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Enth.: Vol. 2: France
136 editions published between 1943 and 2008 in 5 languages and held by 1,311 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Enth.: Vol. 2: France
The wonderful world of music by
Benjamin Britten(
Book
)
27 editions published between 1958 and 1973 in 3 languages and held by 1,273 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A discussion of music, its terminology, history, theory, styles, appreciation, and means used to produce it. A history of music dealing with such topics as songs and singers, styles in music, composers, etc
27 editions published between 1958 and 1973 in 3 languages and held by 1,273 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A discussion of music, its terminology, history, theory, styles, appreciation, and means used to produce it. A history of music dealing with such topics as songs and singers, styles in music, composers, etc
A ceremony of carols : op. 28 by
Benjamin Britten(
)
160 editions published between 1934 and 2005 in 7 languages and held by 1,210 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
160 editions published between 1934 and 2005 in 7 languages and held by 1,210 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A ceremony of carols ; Hymn to St. Cecilia ; Rejoice in the lamb ; Te deum ; Jubilate deo ; Missa brevis by
Benjamin Britten(
Recording
)
32 editions published between 1972 and 2007 in 3 languages and held by 1,143 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
32 editions published between 1972 and 2007 in 3 languages and held by 1,143 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Noye's fludde : the Chester miracle play, op. 59, set to music by
Benjamin Britten(
)
90 editions published between 1958 and 2010 in 4 languages and held by 1,082 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
90 editions published between 1958 and 2010 in 4 languages and held by 1,082 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The young person's guide to the orchestra : variations and fugue on a theme of Purcell : op. 34 by
Benjamin Britten(
)
66 editions published between 1595 and 2010 in 5 languages and held by 1,080 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
66 editions published between 1595 and 2010 in 5 languages and held by 1,080 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Serenade : for tenor solo, horn, and strings, op. 31 by
Benjamin Britten(
)
89 editions published between 1939 and 2005 in 4 languages and held by 1,074 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
89 editions published between 1939 and 2005 in 4 languages and held by 1,074 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
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Related Identities
- Pears, Peter 1910-1986 Other Singer Translator Performer Librettist Adapter Vocalist Author Editor Narrator
- English Chamber Orchestra Other Performer Instrumentalist Musician
- London Symphony Orchestra Other Performer Musician Conductor Instrumentalist
- Crozier, Eric Other Contributor Librettist Lyricist Bibliographic antecedent Author Editor Creator
- Auden, W. H. (Wystan Hugh) 1907-1973 Other Bibliographic antecedent Librettist Lyricist Author
- Bedford, Steuart Other Arranger Performer Conductor Editor Instrumentalist
- Piper, Myfanwy Other Librettist Adapter Author Contributor Creator
- Holst, Imogen 1907-1984 Other Arranger Performer Librettist Adapter Translator Conductor Author Editor Composer
- Shirley-Quirk, John Other Singer Performer Musician Vocalist
- Rostropovich, Mstislav 1927-2007 Other Singer Performer Conductor Author Editor Instrumentalist
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B. Britten
Baron Britten of Aldeburgh
Bendžamin Britn
Bendžamins Britens angļu komponists, diriģents un pianists
Beniaminus Britten
Benjamin Britten
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Benjamin Britten Brits dirigent (1913-1976)
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Benjamin Britten compositeur, chef d'orchestre, altiste et pianiste britannique
Benjamin Britten compositore, direttore d'orchestra e pianista britannico
Benjamin Britten en änglische Komponist
Benjamin Britten englischer Komponist
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브리튼, 벤자민 1913-1976
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