The music of Benjamin Britten / Peter Evans ; illustrated with over 300 music examples and diagrams.
| Author/creator | Evans, Peter |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | London : Dent & Sons, 1979. |
| Description | vii, 564 pages : music ; 25 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Early chamber and piano music -- Early orchestral music -- Early vocal and choral music -- Paul Bunyan -- Peter Grimes -- The Rape of Lucretia -- Albert Herring -- Billy Budd -- Gloriana -- The Turn of the Screw -- The Prince of the Pagodas -- A Midsummer-Night's Dream -- Music for children -- Later instrumental works -- Later vocal works -- The five canticles -- Later choral works -- War Requiem -- The church parables -- Owen Wingrave -- Death in Venice. |
| Abstract | This comprehensive guide to Britten's musical achievement discusses all the published compositions in subdivisions of genre and period, and devotes a separate chapter to each opera. With the help of over 300 music examples and diagrams, Evans demonstrates Britten's mastery of the art of composition. Since this book's first appearance in 1979, Britten's publishers have made available a considerable number of works withheld during the composer's lifetime; some are juvenilia, but others date from as late as the Peter Grimes period. In a postscript to this edition, the author assesses the creative stature of these works and their significance in Britten's development. The catalogue of works now includes these additional titles, and the selective bibliography has been revised. |
| General note | "Catalogue of Britten's published compositions and index of references in the text": pages 551-559. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 548-550) and index. |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music | Music Stacks | ML410.B853 E9 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |