Composer of the Week - Benjamin Britten (1913-1976)
Donald Macleod explores Benjamin Britten's music in the light of two enduring influences - his life partner, the tenor Peter Pears and his beloved native county of Suffolk
Composer of the Week - Benjamin Britten (1913-1976) - Episode 1
Donald Macleod presents music from Britten's early years, including one of his best known soundtracks written for the GPO, Night Mail, and two works written in America.
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Composer of the Week - Benjamin Britten (1913-1976) - Episode 2
Donald Macleod introduces part of Britten's cantata St Nicholas, premiered on the opening night of the very first Aldeburgh Festival in 1948, plus excerpts from two operas.
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Composer of the Week - Benjamin Britten (1913-1976) - Episode 3
Donald Macleod introduces Britten's Canticle II: Abraham and Isaac, which was premiered at the Aldeburgh Festival in 1952, plus excerpts from two operas and a ballet.
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Composer of the Week - Benjamin Britten (1913-1976) - Episode 4
Donald Macleod introduces the final song the cycle The Poet's Echo, written for his friend Mstislav Rostropovich and his wife, plus parts of the Cello Suite No 2 and War Requieum.
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Composer of the Week - Benjamin Britten (1913-1976) - Episode 5
Donald Macleod focuses on Benjamin Britten's late works, including his final opera, Death in Venice, which features his last major role he would write for his partner, Peter Pears.
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