Release Date
03 Dec, 2013
Runtime
02:15: (HH:MM)
Synopsis
Tony Palmer's 100th Anniversary about Benjamin Britten
Tony Palmer directs this documentary exploring the life and work of the celebrated English composer, conductor and pianist. Britten is particularly well known for his operas, which include 'Peter Grimes' and 'Death in Venice'. Palmer discusses the life experiences that influenced Britten's work, such as the turmoil of World War II, which horrified his pacifistic nature, and reflects on the role of an artist in such troubled times.
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Benjamin Britten
Galina Vishnevskaya
Mstislav Rostropovich
Peter Sellars
Tony Palmer