This musical documentary profiles British composer/conductor Benjamin Britten. Directed by filmmaker Tony Palmer, who also documented opera legend Maria Callas, it mixes biography with excerpts from such famed operas as Death in Venice and Peter Grimes. A special segment shows archival footage of the maestro working his magic behind the scenes in rehearsal. Interviews include a moment with Leonard Bernstein, who touches on the genius and the pain of 'a man at odds with the world.' With a running time of 102 minutes, this award-winning video hits all the right notes for the classical aficionado.

The acclaimed composer and conductor Benjamin Britten and the CBC Vancouver Chamber Orchestra team up with tenor Peter Pears in a rehearsal and performance of Britten's own 'Nocturne for Tenor, 7 Obbligato Instruments & Strings, Op. 60.' Britten has been called 'The Greatest Musician of the Century' by the New York Times. In Benjamin Britten: In Rehearsal and Performance With Peter Pears, the nocturne, based on works by English poets including Shakespeare, Keats, Wordsworth, and Owen is performed. In this collaboration, Britten and Pears give their musical interpretation of a collection of classic poems

This Hymn is intended for a small chorus. The soloists should be taken from the ranks of the chorus. The Hymn can, however, also be performed by five solo voices. Duration: ca. 12 minutes.

A perfect example of the young Britten's masterful vocal writing in a Christmas choral suite destined to become a major repertoire work.

Both beautiful and inspiring words and music with these delightful songs.

At the opening of Act 2 of Gloriana, Queen Elizabeth 1 is on a state visit to Norwich. After a formal address of welcome she is entertained by a Masque. To these unaccompanied Choral Dances, dancers representing Time and Concord, country girls and young rustics and fishermen all pay homage and tribute to the Queen

Written for SSA voices and harp (or piano), this popular Christmas choral collection is perfect for your holiday concert.

Written for SATB voices and harp (or piano), this popular christmas choral collection is perfect for your holiday concert.