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Britten

American

[brit-n] / ˈbrɪt n /

noun

(Edward) Benjamin, 1913–76, English composer and pianist.

Britten British

/ ˈbrɪtən /

noun

( Edward ) Benjamin , Baron Britten. 1913–76, English composer, pianist, and conductor. His works include the operas Peter Grimes (1945) and Billy Budd (1951), the choral works Hymn to St Cecilia (1942) and A War Requiem (1962), and numerous orchestral pieces

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Those accusations were far from the minds of the choristers who reunited on Thursday, who said they remembered "the emotions, the excitement and the fun" of recording with Britten.

From BBC • Sep. 20, 2024

In doing so, they discovered recordings of rehearsals, as Britten himself conducted the soloists, three choirs, ensemble and orchestra.

From BBC • Dec. 6, 2023

Their performance helped Britten win two Grammy Awards, but the members were never listed in the credits.

From BBC • Dec. 6, 2023

He, Dawes said, “fits in the same category as Benjamin Britten and Henry Purcell as one of the best setters of text from any composer in England.”

From New York Times • Jul. 4, 2023

“We want to talk to you,” said Britten.

From "Native Son" by Richard Wright

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