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| Composer | Britten, Benjamin (1913-1976) |
| Period | Early 20th century |
| Work type | Orchestral |
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AmsterdamThe Fickle Sea: Britten, Clyne and Debussy
Clyne, Britten, Debussy
Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra; Alan Gilbert; Katy Woolley; Robert Murray
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