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Benjamin Britten : the hidden heart : a love story in three pieces

Title
Benjamin Britten : the hidden heart : a love story in three pieces / produced and directed by Teresa Griffiths ; produced by Oxford Film and Television for Channel Four Television and RM Associates.
Publication
[Place of publication not identified] : EMI Records, [2008], ©2008.

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Additional Authors
  • Griffiths, Teresa.
  • Channel Four (Great Britain)
  • Reiner Moritz Associates.
  • Oxford Film and Television.
  • EMI (Firm)
Description
1 videodisc (78 min.) : sound, color with black and white sequences; 1/2 in.
Summary
This documentary takes a look at the life of British composer Benjamin Britten, as told by friends, relatives and associates. The film focuses on his personal relationships, particularly those with tenor Peter Pears and author W.H. Auden. Additionally, three of his most important works, his operas Peter Grimes and Death in Venice, and the War requiem, are discussed in detail within the context of his personal life.
Alternative Title
Life of Benjamin Britten and Peter Pears
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Genre/Form
Videos (DVD)
Note
  • Original copyright Channel Four Television Corp., 2001.
Credits (note)
  • Editor, Jake Martin ; executive producers, Nicolas Kent & Vaneessa Phillips ; commissioning editor, Jan Younghusband.
System Details (note)
  • DVD; 1 x DVD-9; LPCM stereo.
Language (note)
  • In English with French and German subtitles.
OCLC
  • ocn312164996
  • 312164996
  • SCSB-9072893
Owning Institutions
Columbia University Libraries