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Britten: Nocturne

Tony Palmer's 100th Anniversary about Benjamin Britten

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2h 15m

2013

“Tony Palmer's 100th Anniversary about Benjamin Britten”

Synopsis

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.

Director

Tony Palmer

Documentary

Cast & Crew

Benjamin Britten

Benjamin Britten

as Himself

Peter Pears

Peter Pears

as Himself

Galina Vishnevskaya

Galina Vishnevskaya

as Herself

John Culshaw

as Himself

Mstislav Rostropovich

Mstislav Rostropovich

as Himself

Peter Sellars

Peter Sellars

as Himself

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