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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
First Broadcast15 Nov 2010
Latest Broadcast19 Nov 2010
Episodes5
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Episodes
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Composer of the Week
Donald Macleod presents music from early in Britten's career.
Nov 2010
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Composer of the Week
Donald Macleod presents part of Britten's cantata St Nicholas, plus two of his operas.
Nov 2010
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Composer of the Week
Donald Macleod introduces Britten's Canticle II: Abraham and Isaac.
Nov 2010
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Composer of the Week
Donald Macleod introduces the final song from Britten's cycle The Poet's Echo.
Nov 2010
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Composer of the Week
Donald Macleod on Britten's late works, including his final opera, Death in Venice.
Nov 2010