Bridcut, John
Britten's Children
- ISBN 13:
- 9780571228409
- author:
- Bridcut, John
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Faber & Faber
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2007
- Pages:
- 352
- Dimensions:
- 126mm X 197mm
- Genre:
- Biography
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Britten's Children explores the composer's unique relationships with adolescent boys, which had a profound impact on his music. John Bridcut examines how these friendships influenced Britten's work and helped him maintain connections to his own happy childhood.
Through interviews with the boys who befriended Britten, as well as an analysis of his music for and about children, Bridcut sheds new light on a fascinating aspect of Britten's life. This thought-provoking book offers a fresh perspective on one of Britain's most celebrated composers.
This biography provides a nuanced understanding of Britten's personal relationships and their role in shaping his artistic output.
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