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Benjamin Britten

Benjamin Britten (1913-1976)

Nationality: English
Born: November 22, 1913, Lowestoft Died: December 4, 1976, Aldeburgh (age 63)
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Movement for Wind Sextet

(for flute, oboe, clarinet, bass clarinet, horn and bassoon)
Duration: 8 minutes (approximately)
Composed: 1930 (age 16-17)

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Arthur Benjamin
Arthur Benjamin (1893-1960)
Teacher
Nationality: Australian
Born: September 18, 1893, Sydney Died: April 10, 1960, London (age 66)
Frank Bridge
Frank Bridge (1879-1941)
Teacher
Nationality: English
Born: February 26, 1879, Brighton Died: January 10, 1941, Eastbourne (age 61)
John Ireland
John Ireland (1879-1962)
Teacher
Nationality: English
Born: August 13, 1879, Bowdon, Cheshire Died: June 12, 1962, Rock Mill, Washington, Sussex (age 82)
Michael Tippett
Michael Tippett (1905-1998)
Friend/Colleague
Nationality: English
Born: January 2, 1905, London Died: January 8, 1998, London (age 93)

glossary

  • chamber music, Kammermusik [G], musique de chambre [F], musica da camera [I], musica cameralis [L]—"Classical Music" for a small ensemble, generally 8 or fewer players with a canonical emphasis on 3-6 players. explore
  • sextet, sextour [F], sestetto [I]—six. Ensemble (or work) for six players.