Interweaves discussion of a compelling music with tender and balanced accounts of Benjamin Britten's intense friendships with adolescent boys. This book explores how these relationships helped Britten maintain links with his own happy childhood and the profound influence they had on him.
Interweaves discussion of a compelling music with tender and balanced accounts of Benjamin Britten's intense friendships with adolescent boys. This bo...
Benjamin Britten was one of the greatest composers of the 20th century. He wrote a feast of music from an early age, first achieving international fame in 1945 with his opera Peter Grimes. In this book, John Bridcut discusses Britten's music and explores his musical influences, his complex personality, his emotional and professional relationships, and the fascinating nooks and crannies of his daily life, normally overlooked.
Benjamin Britten was one of the greatest composers of the 20th century. He wrote a feast of music from an early age, first achieving international fam...
