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Benjamin Britten (1913-1976)

Information about the composer Benjamin Britten and his operas.

An English composer, conductor, violinist, and pianist, generally considered one of the greatest composers of the 20th century.

Operas (complete):

In chronological order (major works in bold):

Rape of Lucretia - 1941

Paul Bunyan - 1941

Peter Grimes - 1944-45

Albert Herring - 1946-47

Billy Budd - 1951

Gloriana - 1953

The Turn of the Screw - 1954

Noye's Fludde - 1958

A Midsummer Night's Dream - 1960

Curlew River - 1964

The Burning Fiery Furnace - 1966

The Prodigal Son - 1968

Owen Wingrave - 1971

Death in Venice - 1973