Britten, Benjamin 1913-1976
Overview
| Works: | 11,416 works in 30,286 publications in 13 languages and 261,748 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Musical settings Biography Fiction Criticism, interpretation, etc Drama Live sound recordings 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, Artist, Restager , Printer, Recipient, per, Interviewee, Honoree |
| 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 )
- The music of Benjamin Britten by Peter Evans( 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 )
- Benjamin Britten : a commentary on his works from a group of specialists by Donald Mitchell( 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 )
- On Mahler and Britten : essays in honour of Donald Mitchell on his seventieth birthday( Book )
- Berlioz, Verdi, Wagner, Britten by Daniel Albright( Book )
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Most widely held works by
Benjamin Britten
War requiem by
Benjamin Britten(
Recording
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266 editions published between 1963 and 2014 in 9 languages and held by 4,230 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Text in Latin and English
266 editions published between 1963 and 2014 in 9 languages and held by 4,230 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Text in Latin and English
Peter Grimes by
Benjamin Britten(
Recording
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241 editions published between 1945 and 2014 in 7 languages and held by 3,721 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
241 editions published between 1945 and 2014 in 7 languages and held by 3,721 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
The turn of the screw by
Benjamin Britten(
)
202 editions published between 1954 and 2016 in 7 languages and held by 3,022 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Recorded Mar. 1981 in London
202 editions published between 1954 and 2016 in 7 languages and held by 3,022 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(
)
135 editions published between 1900 and 2008 in 4 languages and held by 1,952 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
135 editions published between 1900 and 2008 in 4 languages and held by 1,952 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Billy Budd by
Benjamin Britten(
Recording
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105 editions published between 1960 and 2013 in 7 languages and held by 1,952 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"A moving performance ..."--Gramophone
105 editions published between 1960 and 2013 in 7 languages and held by 1,952 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"A moving performance ..."--Gramophone
A midsummer night's dream : op. 21/op. 61 = Ein Sommernachtstraum = Songe d'une nuit d'été by
Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy(
Recording
)
125 editions published between 1960 and 2016 in 4 languages and held by 1,791 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
125 editions published between 1960 and 2016 in 4 languages and held by 1,791 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
Albert Herring by
Benjamin Britten(
)
108 editions published between 1964 and 2016 in 4 languages and held by 1,574 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 1,574 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Recorded Aug. 11-15, 1996, All Saint's Church, Gosforth, Newcastle-upon-Tyne
A ceremony of carols ; Missa brevis and other choral works by
Benjamin Britten(
Recording
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183 editions published between 1950 and 2014 in 8 languages and held by 1,548 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
183 editions published between 1950 and 2014 in 8 languages and held by 1,548 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
War requiem : op. 66 by
Benjamin Britten(
)
102 editions published between 1362 and 2014 in 7 languages and held by 1,535 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
102 editions published between 1362 and 2014 in 7 languages and held by 1,535 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 1,508 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
69 editions published between 1954 and 2003 in 5 languages and held by 1,508 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Violin concerto by
Ludwig van Beethoven(
)
40 editions published between 1978 and 2016 in 5 languages and held by 1,395 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 1,395 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
)
87 editions published between 1974 and 2014 in 4 languages and held by 1,319 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
87 editions published between 1974 and 2014 in 4 languages and held by 1,319 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
The wonderful world of music by
Benjamin Britten(
Book
)
27 editions published between 1958 and 1973 in 3 languages and held by 1,276 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A discussion of music, its terminology, history, theory, styles, appreciation, and means used to produce it
27 editions published between 1958 and 1973 in 3 languages and held by 1,276 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A discussion of music, its terminology, history, theory, styles, appreciation, and means used to produce it
A ceremony of carols : op. 28 by
Benjamin Britten(
)
160 editions published between 1934 and 2005 in 7 languages and held by 1,208 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
160 editions published between 1934 and 2005 in 7 languages and held by 1,208 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 1,146 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
32 editions published between 1972 and 2007 in 3 languages and held by 1,146 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Folksong arrangements by
Benjamin Britten(
)
110 editions published between 1943 and 2008 in 5 languages and held by 1,093 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Enth.: Vol. 1: British Isles
110 editions published between 1943 and 2008 in 5 languages and held by 1,093 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Enth.: Vol. 1: British Isles
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 1,081 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
90 editions published between 1958 and 2010 in 4 languages and held by 1,081 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
War requiem : op. 66 by
Benjamin Britten(
Recording
)
85 editions published between 1963 and 2013 in 6 languages and held by 1,072 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The horrors of war and pacifist sentiments are expressed in Benjamin Britten's War Requiem
85 editions published between 1963 and 2013 in 6 languages and held by 1,072 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The horrors of war and pacifist sentiments are expressed in Benjamin Britten's War Requiem
The young person's guide to the orchestra : variations and fugue on a theme of Purcell : op. 34 by
Benjamin Britten(
)
53 editions published between 1926 and 2010 in 5 languages and held by 1,068 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
53 editions published between 1926 and 2010 in 5 languages and held by 1,068 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
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Related Identities
- Pears, Peter 1910-1986 Other Singer Translator Performer Librettist Conductor Author Editor Instrumentalist 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
- Auden, W. H. (Wystan Hugh) 1907-1973 Other Librettist Lyricist Bibliographic antecedent Author Actor
- Piper, Myfanwy Other Librettist Adapter Author Contributor Creator
- Holst, Imogen 1907-1984 Other Arranger Performer Librettist Adapter Translator Conductor Author Editor Composer
- Bedford, Steuart Other Arranger Performer Conductor Editor Instrumentalist
- Shirley-Quirk, John Other Singer Performer Musician Vocalist
- Rostropovich, Mstislav 1927-2007 Other Performer Conductor Author Editor Instrumentalist
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Auden, W. H.--(Wystan Hugh), Authors, American Bartók, Béla, Berlioz, Hector, Britten, Benjamin, Carols Children Choruses, Sacred (Children's voices, 3 parts) with harp Christmas music Communal living Composers Concertos (Violin) Debussy, Claude, Dvořák, Antonín, Elgar, Edward, England Fauré, Gabriel, Franck, César, Glinka, M. I.--(Mikhail Ivanovich), Governesses Greece--Athens Handel, George Frideric, Incidental music Intellectual life Liszt, Franz, Literary landmarks Live sound recordings Mahler, Gustav, Mendelssohn-Bartholdy, Felix, Meyerbeer, Giacomo, Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus, Music New York (State)--New York New York (State)--New York--Brooklyn Offenbach, Jacques, Operas Operas--Vocal scores with piano Orchestral music Overtures Owen, Wilfred, Requiems Sailors Shakespeare, William, Ship captains Shostakovich, Dmitriĭ Dmitrievich, Songs (High voice) with chamber orchestra Symphonies Verdi, Giuseppe, Violin with orchestra Wagner, Richard,
Alternative Names
B. Britten
Baron Britten of Aldeburgh
Bendžamin Britn
Bendžamins Britens angļu komponists, diriģents un pianists
Beniaminus Britten
Benjamin Britten
Benjamin Britten angol zeneszerző, karmester, zongorista
Benjamin Britten Brits dirigent (1913-1976)
Benjamin Britten brittiläinen säveltäjä ja pianisti
Benjamin Britten brytyjski kompozytor i pianista
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
Benjamin Britten English composer, conductor, and pianist
Britens, Bendžamins 1913-1976
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Britten, B. 1913-1976
Britten, B. (Bendzhamin), 1913-1976
Britten, B. (Benjamin), 1913-1976
Britten, Bendžamin.
Britten, Bendžamin 1913-1976
Britten, Bendzhamin 1913-1976
Britten Benjamin
Britten, Benjamin 1913-1976
Britten Benjamin Edvard
Britten, Edward B. 1913-1976
Britten, Edward Benjamin.
Britten, Edward Benjamin 1913-1976
Britten, glazbenik
Brittens, B. (Bendžamins), 1913-1976
Britŭn, B. 1913-1976
Britŭn, B. (Bendzhamin), 1913-1976
Britŭn, Bendzhamin 1913-1976
Buriten, Benjamin 1913-1976
Edward Benjamin Britten
Edward Benjamin Britten Komposer Inggris
Μπέντζαμιν Μπρίτεν
Бенджамин Бриттен
Бенджамин Бритън
Бенджамін Бріттен
Бенџамин Бритен
Бенџамин Бритн
Бриттен
Бриттен, Б 1913-1976
Бриттен, Б. (Бенджамин), 1913-1976
Бриттен, Бенджамин 1913-1976
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בנג'מין בריטן
בריטן, בנג'מין 1913-1976
بنجامين بريتن
بنجامین بریتن
벤저민 브리튼
브리튼, 벤자민 1913-1976
브리튼, 벤쟈민 1913-1976
브리튼, 에드워드 벤저민 1913-1976
ブリテン
ブリテン, ベンジャミン
ブリトン, B.
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