Benjamin Britten on Camera

A warm, informative look at artistic collaboration, blending archival performances with affectionate interviews.

Directed by

Andy King-Dabbs

Genres

Documentary, Music

Starring

Benjamin Britten, Peter Pears, Joan Cross

Overview

BBC documentary exploring the dynamic relationship that developed between British composer Benjamin Britten and the BBC as they worked together to broadcast modern classical music further and wider. Through this collaboration, Britten's music reached television audiences, from elaborately staged studio operas to intimate duets featuring his partner Peter Pears to the massive Proms performance of his War Requiem. The programme features interviews with Britten's collaborators and singers as well as those working behind the scenes including Michael Crawford, David Attenborough, Humphrey Burton and soprano April Cantelo. James Naughtie narrates.

How it feels

Warm, earnest and melancholic. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Art, music, media, work

Content

No violence, gore, sexual content or swearing.

Note

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