Biography
- He was made Baron Britten in 1976. A Baron is a nobleman.
- Britten was known to be one the greatest opera composers of the 20th century.
- Before Britten, there had not been any good operas written in Great Britain in over 250 years!
Famous Works
Listen to Britten
These pieces made Benjamin Britten famous all around the world. Press a Listen button and hear the music for yourself!
Suite on English Folk Tunes
Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra
War Requiem
