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Benjamin Britten – The Seven Sonnets of Michelangelo, Op. 22

Peter Pears sings “The Seven Sonnets of Michelangelo” by Benjamin Britten….
Peter Grimes (1969) – Opera by Benjamin Britten

1969 performance of “Peter Grimes” by Benjamin Britten….
VOCES8 Performs Rejoice in the Lamb – Benjamin Britten

Benjamin Britten’s “Rejoice in the Lamb,” performed by VOCES8 with the VOCES8 Foundation Choir & Orchestra, conducted by Barnaby Smith….
Phaedra by Benjamin Britten, Performed by Sidsel Aja Eriksen

Mezzo soprano Sidsel Aja Eriksen, with pianist Frode Stengaard and percussionist Jonas Weitling, present Benjamin Britten’s “Phaedra.”…
10 of the Craziest Musical Instruments Used in Classical Music

…spinning glass bowls filled with water? That’s the idea behind the glass harmonica, invented by none other than Benjamin Franklin. The instrument creates an ethereal, otherworldly sound that composers like…
Henry Purcell

…20th century, most notably Benjamin Britten, is undeniable. Britten, who arranged many of Purcell’s vocal works for voice(s) and piano, once stated that Purcell’s music “speaks to us as directly…
Billy Budd – Complete Opera by Britten

Teatro Real Orchestra, conducted by Ivor Bolton, presents “Billy Budd,” an opera by Benjamin Britten….
Britten – Four Sea Interludes from Peter Grimes

WDR Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Ariane Matiakh, perform “Four Sea Interludes” from Benjamin Britten’s opera, “Peter Grimes.”…
Britten Violin Concerto, Op. 15 – Featuring Carolin Widmann

Frankfurt Radio Symphony and Carolin Widmann perform Benjamin Britten’s Violin Concerto….
Britten Cello Sonata in C Major, Op. 65 – Played by Hayoung Choi

Cellist Hayoung Choi and pianist Tatiana Chernichka play Benjamin Britten’s Sonata for Cello at the 2022 Queen Elisabeth Competition….
The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra – Performed by New Jersey Symphony

Benjamin Britten’s “The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra,” narrated and performed by the New Jersey Symphony….
Classical Clips Top 10: Classical Music for Kids

…bright, majestic, and exciting enough to keep the attention of small children. Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra by Benjamin Britten This piece introduces the instruments of the orchestra, showcasing…