Artist: Benjamin Britten
Genre: Classical
Benjamin Britten was an English composer, conductor, and pianist born in 1913, considered one of the greatest British 20th-century composers. Britten created a distinctive British classical voice combining modernist techniques with accessibility and emotional directness. His opera 'Peter Grimes' in 1945 revitalized British opera and remains one of the most performed 20th-century operas. Other significant works include 'The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra,' 'War Requiem,' and 'A Ceremony of Carols.' Britten wrote extensively for children and amateur performers while also creating challenging professional works. He was made a life peer in 1976, the first composer to receive this honor. He passed away in 1976.
Benjamin Britten Owen Wingrave UK Vinyl Box Set SET501-2 Decca 1971
£23.00 used (Price last checked 23/01/2026 10:20:40)
The packaging is Excellent with minimal edge wear & the vinyl discs appear Excellent with fewsigns of play SET501-2) Track Listing: A1 Act I.
Prelude : The Family Portraits At Paramore A2 Scene 1 : Youve Got Your Maps There?...
A3 Interlude : A Sequence Of Brilliant Flags A4 Scene 2 : At Last Its Out...
A5 Interlude : A Sequence Of Tattered Flags A6 Scene 3 : Your Sherry Mrs Coyle...
B1 Scene 3 (Continued) : Grandfather Looks Quiet Enough...
B2 Interlude : Views Of Paramore B3 Scene 4 : Oh Oh How Foreseen...
B4 Scene 5 : How Dare You?...
B5 Scene 6 : Coyle! I Wish I Had Not Come...
B6 Interlude : Preparation For Dinner B7 Scene 7 : May God Bless The Queen...
C1 Act II.
Prologue : The Ballad Of The Wingraves C2 Scene 1 : The Bell Was For The Child He Slew...
D1 Scene 1 (Continued) : Now You May Save Your Scornful Looks...
D2 Scene 2 : Is That You Coyle?...
Benjamin Britten Owen Wingrave UK Vinyl Box Set SET501-2 Decca 1971 on vinyl
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