Benjamin Britten (1913-1976)

Nationality: English

Born: November 22, 1913, Lowestoft Died: December 4, 1976, Aldeburgh (age 63)

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Rhapsody for String Quartet in F major

(for 2 violins, viola and cello)

Duration: 8 minutes (approximately)

Composed: 1929 (age 15-16)

1 recording, 1 videos

7:07

Endellion String Quartet

Teacher

Nationality: Australian

Born: September 18, 1893, Sydney Died: April 10, 1960, London (age 66)

Teacher

Nationality: English

Born: February 26, 1879, Brighton Died: January 10, 1941, Eastbourne (age 61)

Teacher

Nationality: English

Born: August 13, 1879, Bowdon, Cheshire Died: June 12, 1962, Rock Mill, Washington, Sussex (age 82)

Friend/Colleague

Nationality: English

Born: January 2, 1905, London Died: January 8, 1998, London (age 93)

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
quartet, quatuor [F], quartett [G], quartetto [I], cuarteto [S]—ensemble or work for four players the most important examples being the string quartet and the piano quartet
Rhapsody, rapsodie [F], rapsodic, rapsodico [I]—a free structure, a flight of fancy, typically featuring a wide range of moods, expressions and colors. Often features a recurring theme(s) and an episodic form.