Britten: Nocturne

Genre: Documentary

Company: N/A

Ratings: 0

TMDB ID: 1069936

Overview: 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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Benjamin Britten

Peter Pears

Galina Vishnevskaya

John Culshaw

Mstislav Rostropovich

Peter Sellars

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