BENJAMIN BRITTEN

Part One of the book examines Britten's early life, and the strong presence which the Church had in his childhood and adolescence. I t explores the way in which certain spiritual influences were first manifested, and how, like the more specifically musical 'themes' which Donald Mitchell has noted, they can be traced throughout Britten's life and work. The author was privileged to have conversat ions with two clergymen who were influential in Britten's life, as well as gathering valuable insights through a long series of conv ersation...[Read more]