Benjamin Britten: A Life for Music By Neil Powell

ritten was a mass of paradoxes: a solitary, introspective thinker who came to ebullient life in the company of young people, for whom he composed some of his most memorable works; a man of the political left who was on the friendliest terms with members of the royal family; a composer inspired by some of the twentieth century’s deepest preoccupations who combined innovation with a profound understanding of musical tradition. Devoted to his friends, protégés and fellow musicians, he was, above all, someone who lived for music. Author: Powell, Neil Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd Format: Paperback Publication Date: 27/02/2014 Pages: 544 Dimensions: 198x129mm