Britten
Published on 1. July 2003
Book
Hardback
182 pages
978-1-904341-39-0 (ISBN)
Description
Benjamin Britten (1913-76) was the most prolific and celebrated English composer of the mid-20th century. Britten shot to international fame with his operas performed by the English Opera Group in 1947.
Reviews / Votes
'Matthews's Britten is fluent, informative. His comments on Britten's music, which occur unobtrusively throughout the narrative, are richly informative.' 'David Matthews's Britten is a lyrical appraisal of an often tormented existence.' '...if I were asked to recommend an introduction to Britten to somebody who knew little or nothing about the man and his music, I would unhesitatingly urge this one.' '[A] solid introduction to the man and his music, written by a composer who worked with him.' 'Affectionate biography for every fan.'More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
Interest Age: From 16 years
Illustrations
40 colour photographs
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 128 mm
Thickness: 13 mm
Weight
271 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-904341-39-0 (9781904341390)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
David Matthews is one of the leading composers of his generation, his music acclaimed worldwide. In the 1960s he worked as an assistant to Benjamin Britten. He is the author of Michael Tippett: An Introductory Study (Faber and Faber).