Tony Palmer's 100th Anniversary about Benjamin Britten
Tony Palmer directs this documentary exploring the life and work of the celebrated English composer, conductor and pianist. Britten is particularly well known for his operas, which include 'Peter Grimes' and 'Death in Venice'. Palmer discusses the life experiences that influenced Britten's work, such as the turmoil of World War II, which horrified his pacifistic nature, and reflects on the role of an artist in such troubled times.
Tony Palmer
Director
Benjamin Britten
Himself
Peter Pears
Himself
Galina Vishnevskaya
Herself
John Culshaw
Himself
Mstislav Rostropovich
Himself
Peter Sellars
Himself
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