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Benjamin Britten
Benjamin Britten was the most important English composer of the 20th century — and the voice of A Ceremony of Carols. Hear his music performed live.
Benjamin Britten (1913–1976) revitalised English music with works of dramatic power and lyrical beauty, from the opera Peter Grimes and the War Requiem to The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra. His A Ceremony of Carols, for treble voices and harp, is a luminous cycle that has become a cherished part of the Christmas tradition. A master of word-setting and atmosphere, Britten wrote music of clarity and feeling. Performed live, his choral writing shimmers.
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