Benjamin Britten: a biography
Biographies, Musique (biographies)
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Résumé
Twentieth-century British composer whose name dominated the music world for decades. Using lay language, Carpenter examines what influenced such familiar works as "The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra" and "Peter Grimes." In addition to outlining Britten's creative growth, the… author focuses on his complex personal relationships, including a homosexual "marriage" to Peter Pears. 1992.