Billy Budd

by Benjamin Britten

The guide has an article that details the compositional process of the opera and the relationship between Britten and his librettists. A detailed musical analysis looks at the score and a further article describes the opera's critical reception and performance history. Illustrations, a thematic guide, the full libretto, and reference sections are also included.

180 pages, Paperback

First published August 1, 2012

About the author

Edward Benjamin Britten, Baron Britten, Order of Merit, Order of the Companions of Honour, was an English composer, conductor, and pianist.

Britten's interests as a composer were wide-ranging; he produced important music in such varied genres as orchestral, choral, solo vocal, chamber and instrumental, as well as film music. He also took a great interest in writing music for children and amateur performers, and was a fine pianist and conductor.