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Britten: Nocturne
2013·2h 15m
Directed by Tony Palmer
With Benjamin Britten, Peter Pears, Galina Vishnevskaya, John Culshaw and Mstislav Rostropovich
Documentary
Tony Palmer directs this documentary exploring the life and work of the celebrated English composer, conductor and pianist. Britten is particularly well known for his operas, which include 'Peter Grimes' and 'Death in Venice'. Palmer discusses the life experiences that influenced Britten's work, such as the turmoil of World War II, which horrified his pacifistic nature, and reflects on the role of an artist in such troubled times.
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