Benjamin Britten : the spiritual dimension /

Since Britten's death in 1976, numerous articles and books have been written about his life and work. Much has been made of the strong influences of his pacifism and his homosexuality. It is often suggested that Britten felt himself to be an outsider from 'normal' society, and that th...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Elliott, Graham
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2006.
Series:Oxford studies in British church music.
Subjects:
Britten, Benjamin, > 1913-1976 > Criticism and interpretation.
Britten, Benjamin, > 1913-1976 > Religion.
Britten, Benjamin, > 1913-1976.
1900-1999
Church music > England > 20th century.
Musique d'église > Angleterre > 20e siècle.
MUSIC > Individual Composer & Musician.
Church music.
Religion.
England.
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction
  • Boyhood
  • Two churchmen
  • Sir Peter Pears
  • Summary
  • Plainsong and hymn tunes
  • The liturgical music
  • Parable music I : the canticles and Cantata misericordium
  • Parable music II : the church parables
  • Parable music III : the operas
  • Parable music IV : War requiem
  • Conclusion.

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