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Britten

American  
[brit-n] / ˈbrɪt n /

noun

  1. (Edward) Benjamin, 1913–76, English composer and pianist.


Britten British  
/ ˈbrɪtən /

noun

  1. ( Edward ) Benjamin , Baron Britten. 1913–76, English composer, pianist, and conductor. His works include the operas Peter Grimes (1945) and Billy Budd (1951), the choral works Hymn to St Cecilia (1942) and A War Requiem (1962), and numerous orchestral pieces

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The project is being supported by a Creative Health Residency by Britten Pears Arts in Suffolk.

From BBC Apr. 21, 2025

He, Dawes said, “fits in the same category as Benjamin Britten and Henry Purcell as one of the best setters of text from any composer in England.”

From New York Times Jul. 4, 2023

In my writing, I looked at some iconic works — by Monteverdi, Schumann, Britten and Ravel — exploring them in the light of concerns about gender identity, colonialism and death.

From New York Times Jun. 4, 2023

Another track penned by Britten and Lyle, this song - and Tina herself - appeared in the Mel Gibson film Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome.

From BBC May 24, 2023

He did not hear what Britten said after that, for he saw direcdy behind Britten a face that made him hold his breath.

From "Native Son" by Richard Wright

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