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 vinyl records (37)
BENJAMIN BRITTEN A Boy Was Born / Rejoice In The Lamb (1971 UK 2-track stereo vinyl LP front lamianted picture sleeve. The sleeve shows minimal wear and the vinyl appears barely played ECS628) Track Listing: A Boy Was Born Op. 3 (Choral Variations) Theme: A Boy Was Born Var. 1: Lullay Jesu Var
£17.00 used
BENJAMIN BRITTEN Noyes Fludde (1961 UK 2-part mono vinyl LP on the red deep groove Argo label fully laminated flipback picture sleeve with 16-page libretto with production photos. The sleeve has a small hole and scrape to the spine whilstthe vinyl has minimal sign of play NF1)
£12.00 used
BENJAMIN BRITTEN Britten: A Midsummer Nights Dream (1972 Australian 6-part 3-LP vinyl set picture box with 16-page libretto. The box shows light wear and the vinyl has minimal sign of play S-5100) Track Listing: A Midsummer Nights Dream Act I - Concl.: Is All Our Company Here. Act II - Part 1: Are We All Met
£17.00 used
BENJAMIN BRITTEN conducts THE ENGLISH OPERA GROUP ORCHESTRA Britten: The Turn Of The Screw (1955 UK 4-track double LP vinyl set on the orange Decca label individual fully laminated picture sleeves with scalloped flipbacks. The sleeves showminimal wear and the vinyl appears barely played LXT5038/9) Track Listing: Prologue; Act 1; On The Journey; The Welcome; The Letter; The Tower; The Window (Pt
£34.00 used
BRITTEN/HAYDN Cello Symphony Op. 68 / Cello Concerto In C (Late 60s UK issue of the 1964 Stereo LP with Mstislav Rostropovich and the English Chamber Orchestra conducted by Britten pasted (US) picture sleeve. The sleeve (still in opened shrink.) shows minimal wear and the vinyl appears barely played CS6419) Track Listing: Symphony For Cello And Orchestra Op
£17.00 used
PETER PEARS / DENNIS BRAIN with EUGENE GOOSSENS conducting the STRINGS OF THE NEW SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Britten: Les Illuminations / Serenade For Tenor Horn And Strings (1954 UK 2-part mono vinyl LP matt picture sleeve with scalloped flipbacks. The sleeve & vinyl show minimal sign of wear or play LXT2941) Track Listing: Serenade For Tenor Solo Horn And Strings Opus 31 Les Illuminations For Tenor Solo And Strings Opus 18
£23.00 used
BENJAMIN BRITTEN Owen Wingrave (1971 UK purple boxed narrow band label stereo 2-LP box set housed in a pasted 12 picture box with 32 page booklet. 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
£23.00 used