The Cambridge Companion to Benjamin Britten

by Mervyn Cooke (Editor)

This is a comprehensive guide to Britten's work, aimed both at the nonspecialist and the music student. It sheds light on both the composer's stylistic and personal development, offering new interpretations of his operatic works and discussing his characteristic working methods. A distinguished team of contributors include some who worked with the composer during his lifetime, as well as leading representatives of the younger generation of Britten scholars on both sides of the Atlantic.

Genres: Music

372 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1999

Reviews

[Andrew Corsini · Rating 4 out of 5]

A decent book on one of our finest composers, though I can't say it made me eager to revisit his work. There's a terrific chapter on Britten's influence from Auden.

[Daniel K · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read Auden and Otherness, Peter Grimes, Ellen Orford and salvation denied and Aldeburgh