The Britten Companion
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
Few composers of the twentieth century cast as long and transformative a shadow over the world of classical music as Benjamin Britten, and The Britten Companion stands as the definitive compendium for understanding the man and his extraordinary legacy. Edited by Christopher Palmer, this rich anthology assembles essays from leading musicians, scholars, and critics to illuminate every facet of Britten's career — from his groundbreaking operas such as Peter Grimes and The Turn of the Screw to his chamber works, song cycles, and choral masterpieces — painting a vivid portrait of an artist whose work permanently reshaped British musical life. The collection presents a multi-voiced, authoritative examination of Britten's compositional style, his profound artistic partnerships — most notably with tenor Peter Pears — and his complex position within both the English musical tradition and the broader international avant-garde. Each contribution uncovers a different dimension of his genius, from technical analysis to personal reminiscence, creating a mosaic that is as emotionally resonant as it is intellectually rigorous. For the devoted enthusiast and the curious newcomer alike, The Britten Companion leaves one question hovering in the air: how much of Britten's inner world is yet to be discovered?
Author: Christopher Palmer
Format: Paperback
Genre: Music
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
Few composers of the twentieth century cast as long and transformative a shadow over the world of classical music as Benjamin Britten, and The Britten Companion stands as the definitive compendium for understanding the man and his extraordinary legacy. Edited by Christopher Palmer, this rich anthology assembles essays from leading musicians, scholars, and critics to illuminate every facet of Britten's career — from his groundbreaking operas such as Peter Grimes and The Turn of the Screw to his chamber works, song cycles, and choral masterpieces — painting a vivid portrait of an artist whose work permanently reshaped British musical life. The collection presents a multi-voiced, authoritative examination of Britten's compositional style, his profound artistic partnerships — most notably with tenor Peter Pears — and his complex position within both the English musical tradition and the broader international avant-garde. Each contribution uncovers a different dimension of his genius, from technical analysis to personal reminiscence, creating a mosaic that is as emotionally resonant as it is intellectually rigorous. For the devoted enthusiast and the curious newcomer alike, The Britten Companion leaves one question hovering in the air: how much of Britten's inner world is yet to be discovered?