Benjamin Britten

High school (ages 12+)
Art & Creativity

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1. When was Benjamin Britten born?November 22, 1913
2. When did Benjamin Britten die?December 4, 1976 (age 63)
3. Where was Benjamin Britten born?Lowestoft, Suffolk, England
4. What is the career?Composer, conductor, pianist, and cultural impresario
5. Who was Benjamin Britten?Benjamin Britten was a famous composer born in 1913 in Lowestoft, England. He wrote many operas and other music that people still love today.
6. What is the opera "Peter Grimes" and why is it famous?"Peter Grimes" is an opera that premiered in 1945. It tells the story of a fisherman who is treated badly by his neighbors, and it helped Britten become a world‑known composer.

A cappella: Singing without instrumental accompaniment.
Chamber opera: An opera designed for a small ensemble of performers and a smaller performance space.
Life peerage: A non-hereditary title of nobility granted for life, conferring a seat in the House of Lords in the UK.