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Benjamin Britten: A Time There was

Synopsis
Tony Palmer’s in-depth portrait of composer Benjamin Britten. The English Chamber Orchestra perform extracts from Britten’s works, including ‘The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra’, ‘Peter Grimes’, ‘Death in Venice’ and ‘Billy Budd’.
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Year of release
2013
Year of production
1979
Subjects
Music
Keywords
Britten, Benjamin (1913-1976); composers (music); music - British; opera; Aldeburgh Festival

Credits

Director
Tony Palmer

Distribution Formats

Type
DVD
Format
Region 2 PAL
Price
£12.99
Availability
Sale
Duration/Size
101 minutes
Year
2013

Production Company

Name

Tony Palmer Films

Email
isolde@btinternet.com
Web
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Distributor

Name

Proper Note

Web
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Phone
020 8676 5114
Address
The New Powerhouse
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London
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