Artist: Benjamin Britten
Benjamin Britten's lyrics & chords
Edward Benjamin Britten, Baron Britten of Aldeburgh, OM (1913–1976) was a British composer, conductor, and pianist. Britten was born on 22nd November 1913 in Lowestoft in Suffolk, the son of a dentist and a talented amateur musician. He began composing prolifically as a child, and in 1927 began private lessons with Frank Bridge. He also studied, less happily, at the Royal College of Music under John Ireland and with some input from Ralph Vaughan Williams. Although ultimately held back by his parents (at the suggestion of College staff), Brit...read more
The tournament The lincolnshire poacher Sweet polly oliver Phrase Moto perpetuo The miller of dee Early one morning I wonder as i wander What passing bells for these w Funeral march Rejoice in the lamb The brisk young widow Deo gracias Lachrymae Advance democracy Storm War requiem Playful pizzacato I have to go from pub to pub Prelude and fugue on a theme of vittoria For the flowers are great blessings The trees they grow so high For the mouse is a creature of great personal valour Fish in the unruffled lakes Chant Waltz Sea horses Peter grimes The merry cuckoo I will give my love an apple And do you prefer the storm Now the great bear and pleiades The ballad of little musgrave and lady barnard Gloria Benedictus Festival te deum The young persons guide to the orchestra Old joe has gone fishing Dirge For i am under the same accusation with my saviour Fanfare What harbour shelters peace Hymn Rhapsody Fileuse Polka This unrelenting work Lemady
