This free exhibition explores the poetic and literary influences on Britten's work from William Blake to William Shakespeare through photographs, concert programmes and previously unpublished recordings of his music.
It runs from 31 May to 15 September at The Folio Society Gallery in London, and is free to attend. The exhibition forms part of Britten 100, the London-wide festival celebrating the centenary of the composer.
Britten’s compositions span almost every classical medium, from opera to string quartets to solo pieces. Instantly recognisable, his music is imbued with the spirit of his time and place, and is revered for its cultural relevance to modern British history.
To find out more, visit http://www.bl.uk/whatson/exhibitions/britten/index.html
It runs from 31 May to 15 September at The Folio Society Gallery in London, and is free to attend. The exhibition forms part of Britten 100, the London-wide festival celebrating the centenary of the composer.
Britten’s compositions span almost every classical medium, from opera to string quartets to solo pieces. Instantly recognisable, his music is imbued with the spirit of his time and place, and is revered for its cultural relevance to modern British history.
To find out more, visit http://www.bl.uk/whatson/exhibitions/britten/index.html
