Benjamin Britten : the hidden heart : a love story in three pieces /
This documentary takes a look at the life of British composer Benjamin Britten, as told by friends, relatives and associates. The film focuses on his personal relationships, particularly those with tenor Peter Pears and author W.H. Auden. Additionally, three of his most important works, his operas P...
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| Format: | Video DVD |
| Language: | English |
| Language Notes: | In English with French and German subtitles. |
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[Place of publication not identified] :
EMI Records,
[2008]
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| Edition: | Widescreen. |
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| Summary: | This documentary takes a look at the life of British composer Benjamin Britten, as told by friends, relatives and associates. The film focuses on his personal relationships, particularly those with tenor Peter Pears and author W.H. Auden. Additionally, three of his most important works, his operas Peter Grimes and Death in Venice, and the War requiem, are discussed in detail within the context of his personal life. |
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| Item Description: | Original copyright Channel Four Television Corp., 2001. Videorecording. |
| Physical Description: | 1 videodisc (78 min.) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Format: | DVD; NTSC; 1 x DVD-9; LPCM stereo. |
| Production Credits: | Editor, Jake Martin ; executive producers, Nicolas Kent & Vaneessa Phillips ; commissioning editor, Jan Younghusband. |