Essential Britten: A Pocket Guide for the Britten CentenaryJohn Bridcut, author of the acclaimed 'Britten's Children', has included significant fresh material which will make the book indispensable for Britten aficionados as well as for those who are discovering the composer's music for the first time. This guide is all about finding a way into Britten's music. |
Contents
Britten on screen | 1 |
The things Britten said about Britten | 4 |
Britten in print | 8 |
Round Britten Quiz II | 8 |
Britten the centenarian | 8 |
The life of Britten | 9 |
Britten year by year | 10 |
Brittens favourites | 47 |
Instrumentalist 21 Singer 22 Pianist | 36 |
The influences on Britten | 4 |
Brittens private passions | 5 |
Brittens music library | 11 |
Brittens record collection | |
The full works | |
Choral music | |
Church music | |
Brittens prizes | 10 |
Round Britten Quiz III | 11 |
Brittens cars | 13 |
Britten at home | 14 |
Brittens pets | 15 |
Brittens ailments | 16 |
Britten not at home | 16 |
Britten the Court and two Queens | 18 |
The artistry of Britten | 28 |
Conductor | 35 |
Chamber music | |
Solo instrumental music | |
Songs | |
Stage works | |
Incidental music | |
Round Britten Quiz IV | |
About the Author | |
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