Music #442 - Britten

Benjamin Britten 
(1913 – 1976)

An English composer, conductor and pianist, Britten was a central figure of 20th-century British classical music, with a range of works including opera, other vocal music, orchestral and chamber pieces. 

His best-known works include 
* The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra 
* Peter Grimes opera  (especially Four Sea Interludes)
* War Requiem  (plus a dumentary)

Source: Wikipedia

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Bonus:

* Variations on a Theme of Frank Bridge
* Simple Symphony
       Mvt.1 Boisterous Bourrée
       Mvt.2 Playful Pizzicato   (most famous)
       Mvt.3 Sentimental Sarabande
       Mvt.4 Frolicsome Finale