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Explore the deep connection between text and composition in Benjamin Britten's music. As the most literary British composer of the twentieth century, Britten maintained a committed and sensitive relationship with the many varied texts he set. This volume from the Aldeburgh Studies in Music examines his responses to poetry and his collaborations with librettists. By studying these vocal works, readers gain insight into his musical approach and his personal character. This book provides a detailed look at how Britten translated written words into profound musical expressions, making it an essential resource for those interested in classical music and twentieth-century composition.

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This Boydell Press publication is part of the Aldeburgh Studies in Music series.

The book examines the relationship between Benjamin Britten and the varied texts in his vocal works.

Readers can explore how Britten's responses to poetry and librettists reveal his musical style.

This ABIS BOOK serves as a scholarly look at the most literary British composer of the twentieth century.

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Amazon UK
Release Date
18 May 2018
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01 November 2017

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