“Tony Palmer's 100th Anniversary about Benjamin Britten”
Tony Palmer directs this documentary exploring the life and work of the celebrated English composer, conductor and pianist. Britten is particularly well known for his operas, which include 'Peter Grimes' and 'Death in Venice'. Palmer discusses the life experiences that influenced Britten's work, such as the turmoil of World War II, which horrified his pacifistic nature, and reflects on the role of an artist in such troubled times.
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Benjamin Britten
Himself
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The Burning Fiery Furnace
War Requiem
Peter Pears
Himself
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The Burning Fiery Furnace
Billy Budd
Galina Vishnevskaya
Herself
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Alexandra
Katerina Izmailova
John Culshaw
Himself
Mstislav Rostropovich
Himself
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Soldiers of Music
Peter Sellars
Himself
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King Lear
Happy New Year
Tony Palmer Director
First release December 3, 2013
Languages
Original language
English
Spoken on screen
English
Release dates
United Kingdom · December 3, 2013
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No release date listed for United States.
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