Britten

Benjamin Britten was one of the outstanding British composers of the 20th century.

He shot to international fame with his operas, performed by his own English Opera Group, and a series of extraordinary instrumental works.

His music won a central place in the repertoire and the affection of successive generations of listeners.

David Matthews brings to this biography his special insight as a fellow composer, former assistant and life-long friend of Britten to produce a uniquely personal, sensitive and authoritative account.