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Book Description Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Benjamin Britten was Britain's greatest twentieth-century composer, who broke decisively with figures such as Elgar and Vaughan Williams and recreated English music in a fresh, modern, European form.Benjamin Britten was Britain's greatest twentieth-century composer, who broke decisively with figures such as Elgar and Vaughan Williams and recreated English music in a fresh, modern, European form. Paul Kildea's biography is now the definitive account of Britten's extraordinary life, exploring his passionately held and controversial pacifism; his complex forty-year relationship with Peter Pears; and his determined - sometimes ruthless - making of an artistic community in Aldeburgh. Above all, the book helps us understand the relationship of Britten's music to his life, and takes us as far into his creative process as we are ever likely to go.'Enthralling . . . a truly fascinating portrait of a genius.'Richard Morrison, The Times'Indispensable . . . this is a masterly, highly readable account.'Barry Millington, Evening Standard'It feels definitive.'Bryan Appleyard, Sunday Times'Bracingly opinionated and beautifully articulated. Brings all Britten's complexities vividly to life.'Rupert Christiansen, Spectator'A compelling portrait of Britten not just as a brilliant composer, but a significant historical figure.'Adam Lively, Sunday Times, Books of the Year'A major achievement. Kildea is a dazzling writer . . . who writes so naturally and musically and well. There are a million brilliant, beautiful or striking sentences.' Jay Nordlinger, Standpoint'Delightful and compelling.'Matthew Bell, Independent on Sunday Presents an account of Britten's life, exploring his deeply held and controversial pacifism; his complex forty-year relationship with Peter Pears; and his creation of an artistic community in Aldeburgh. This book helps us understand the relationship of Britten's music to his life, and takes us as far into its alchemy as we are ever likely to go. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9781846142338
Book Description Condition: New. Presents an account of Britten's life, exploring his deeply held and controversial pacifism; his complex forty-year relationship with Peter Pears; and his creation of an artistic community in Aldeburgh. This book helps us understand the relationship of Britten's music to his life, and takes us as far into its alchemy as we are ever likely to go. Num Pages: 688 pages, black & white illustrations, 32pp b/w inset. BIC Classification: AVGC6; AVH; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129 x 32. Weight in Grams: 518. 2014. Paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland. Seller Inventory # 9781846142338
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Book Description Paperback / softback. Condition: New. New copy - Usually dispatched within 4 working days. Presents an account of Britten's life, exploring his deeply held and controversial pacifism; his complex forty-year relationship with Peter Pears; and his creation of an artistic community in Aldeburgh. This book helps us understand the relationship of Britten's music to his life, and takes us as far into its alchemy as we are ever likely to go. Seller Inventory # B9781846142338
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