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| Composer | Britten, Benjamin (1913-1976) |
| Period | Early 20th century |
| Year | 1932 |
| Work type | Orchestral |
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LondonNash Ensemble
Mozart, Bridge, Britten, Schubert
Nash Ensemble; Simon Crawford-Phillips; Philippa Davies; Gareth Hulse
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Variations of style and texture in Atlanta
New works by Michael Abels and Clarice Assad, coupled with Britten’s early Sinfonietta and Beethoven’s Third Piano Concerto, with the impeccable Yefim Bronfman, made for an exceptional concert conducted by Robert Spano.
Benjamin Britten: The beginning and the end with Royal Northern Sinfonia
As Benjamin Britten’s centenary year draws to an end, Royal Northern Sinfonia began their own tribute last night, with a Late Mix chamber concert that drew on works from the start and end of Britten’s composing career, in a tightly planned programme full of pleasing connections. Throughout his career, Britten nurtured and supported younger composers, and so after Britten’s Op.