Benjamin Britten

Date of Death: December 04, 1976 (63)

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[Broadway, 1946]
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James Conlon To Become Conductor Laureate Of LA Opera In 2026

James Conlon, Music Director of LA Opera since 2006, has announced that the 2025/26 season will be his final season as music director.

PUCCINI, BUSONI, OFFENBACH and ROSSINI Announced Among the Attractions of Theatro Sao Pedro's 2024 Season

The lyrical season will feature 12 titles, such as Turandot, by Busoni, Gianni Schicchi, by Puccini, Le Comte Ory, by Rossini, among others. The program also includes ballets, cinema and music, and concerts in a year in which São Pedro establishes partnerships with the Cinemateca, the São Paulo Companhia de Dança and guest orchestras.

Review: BEN & IMO, Swan Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon

Written by Mark Ravenhill and directed by Erica Whyman, Ben & Imo tells the story of the composition of Benjamin Britten’s (Samuel Barnett) Gloriana with musical assistant Imogen Holst (Victoria Yeates) over a period of nine months in the coast town of Aldeburgh. The play is based on Ravenhill’s BBC Radio 3 presentation, Imo and Ben.

Houston Symphony Reveals 24-25 Season Featuring Jessica Vosk, Pink Martini & More

The Houston Symphony has revealed its 2024−25 Season. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

Video: Get A First Look At A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM At Atlanta Opera

Get a first look at Atlanta Opera's A Midsummer Night’s Dream in an all-new trailer. The Atlanta Opera presents and all-new production of Shakespeare’s classic comedy.

Cast Members Announced For THE TURN OF THE SCREW at Hayes Theatre Co

Craig Baldwin in association with Hayes Theatre Co has announced some of the stellar cast for the upcoming chamber opera The Turn of the Screw which opens in August.

Video: Inside The Design Of Atlanta Opera's A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM

How does Atlanta Opera bring the enchanted forest of A Midsummer Night’s Dream to life? In this all-new video watch how how tradition met innovation for this production.

Brooklyn Art Song Society to Present CIRCLES VI: THE FEBRUARY HOUSE in March

Brooklyn Art Song Society will present Circles VI: The February House, a program inspired by the Brooklyn-Heights-based artist commune that housed Benjamin Britten, Kurt Weill, Lotte Lenya, and W.H. Auden. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Review: TURNING THE SCREW, King's Head Theatre

English composer Benjamin Britten is writing The Turn of the Screw. Based on a novella by Henry James, it follows the worries of a young governess sent to the countryside to take care of a pair of children. As Britten is building his melodies, the government is working hard to shut down the influence of what they call “high profile homosexuals’’ (think John Gielgud and friends).

San José Chamber Orchestra Presents FANTASIA, February 11

San José Chamber Orchestra presents FANTASIA. The program features the West Coast Premiere of conductor Alyssa Wang and soloists James Blanchard on flute and Matthieu Cognet on piano.

92NY to Present Castalian String Quartet With Stephen Hough, Piano in March

The 92nd Street Y will present Castalian String Quartet with Stephen Hough, piano. Enjoy a dynamic collaboration featuring Hough's piano-composition and Brahms's Piano Quintet.

Bravo! Vail Music Festival Unveils 37th Season Featuring Orchestras, Opera Productions & More

Bravo! Vail Music Festival has unveiled its 37th season. The festival will take place from June 20 to August 1, 2024, offering a diverse range of classical and Latin-American music in the stunning Vail Valley region of Colorado.

Photos: Go Inside the New King's Head Theatre

Executive Producer and Interim CEO Sofi Berenger, Chair of the Board James Seabright, and the whole team at the King’s Head Theatre have released new images of the new purpose built 200-seat theatre, now officially opened.

New York City Opera to Present ENRICO CARUSO AND HIS SONGS

New York City Opera presents Caruso and His Songs, a recital by tenor Mark Milhofer and pianist Marco Scolastra, paying homage to the legendary Enrico Caruso. The program features songs written for Caruso, including compositions by Caruso himself.

The Royal College of Music to Open Performance Laboratory This Month

Experience fully immersive and groundbreaking performance simulation facilities at the Royal College of Music.

Baryshnikov Arts Unveils 2024 Spring Residency Artists

Baryshnikov Arts announces its 2024 Spring Residency Artists, providing space and support for creative investigation in all performing arts disciplines.

Tenor Mark Padmore & Pianist Mitsuko Uchida Perform Schubert At Shriver Hall, March 10

​​​​​​​Shriver Hall Concert Series (SHCS) — Baltimore's premier presenter of chamber music ensembles and solo recitalists — welcomes the acclaimed tenor Mark Padmore and pianist Mitsuko Uchida to Shriver Hall on Sunday, March 10, 2024 at 5:30pm in their inaugural performance in the city of Baltimore.

San José Chamber Orchestra Performs FANTASIA With Guest Conductor Alyssa Wang

San José Chamber Orchestra (SJCO) continues its 33rd concert season with FANTASIA in San José on Sunday, February 11.

Cast Set For TURNING THE SCREW at King's Head Theatre

As one of the first shows in the new King’s Head dedicated theatre space, Turning the Screw has announced their cast for 2024!

CMS Winter Festival: Quartet Panorama to Feature Performances by Calidore, Schumann, Cremona, and Escher Quartets

CMS Winter Festival: Quartet Panorama, taking place in February and March showcases the future of string quartets. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Benjamin Britten FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Benjamin Britten written?

Benjamin Britten has written 3 shows including They Walk Alone (Composer), The Rape of Lucretia (Composer), Let's Make an Opera (Composer).

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