Movie Description
Benjamin Britten on Camera
(2013)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.
Featured Crew
- Director : Andy King-Dabbs
- Producer : Oliver MacFarlane,Andy King-Dabbs
- Editor : Anne Tillyer
- Cast : Benjamin Britten,Peter Pears,Joan Cross,Eric Crozier,E.M. Forster,John Culshaw,James Blades,Humphrey Burton,April Cantelo,Michael Crawford,Deborah Bull,Maggie Cotton,Peter Maxwell Davies,Oliver Knussen,James Naughtie
Cast
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Narrator
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Facts
Original TitleBenjamin Britten on Camera
Status Released
Release Information
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2013-11-16
Original Language
Runtime 00h 59m
Production CompaniesBBC
Genres
- Documentary
- Music
