Britten

London : J. M. Dent, 1993. third Edition. Softcover. Fine copy in the original color-printed, stiff-card wrappers. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Series; Dent master musicians. Edition; Paperback ed., rev. Physical description; xii, 355 p., [12] pages of plates : ill., music, portraits ; 24 cm. Notes; First published in 1981. Includes classified list of works, and chronology. Bibliography: p. 322-325. - Includes index. Discography: p. 326-346. Summary; Part of a series providing comprehensive coverage of the life and works of great composers, this revised edition focuses on Benjamin Britten and includes his posthumously published works and new biographical material. All the reference sections have been updated, including the discography of Britten's performances of his own works. It is suitable for musicians, students and the general reader alike. Subjects; Britten, Benjamin (1913-1976). Composers - England - Biography. Composers & musicians ; 20th century music. 20th century. Music / Individual Composer & Musician. Music / History & Criticism. Music / Genres & Styles / Classical. Composers ; Great Britain ; Biography ; Composition (Music) ; History ; 20th century. Britten, Benjamin. Genre; Illustrated.