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Peter Parker, The Daily Telegraph
Unstuffy, often funny, frequently heart-rending, and always hugely
readable... It sends you back to the work well-informed and newly
enthused. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
readable... It sends you back to the work well-informed and newly
enthused. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
Michael Kennedy, Opera Magazine
Bridcut's fair, open-minded and superbly written book ... deserves
to achieve the status of a classic. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
to achieve the status of a classic. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
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27 of 27 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This book deal with the contentious subject of Benjamin Britten's intense friendships with adolescent boys. It expands on the author's television documentary which was shown to great critical acclaim in June 2004.
In today's society, these friendships would undoubtedly be viewed with suspicion. But what comes across is the depth of affection between the boys and Britten. Dare one call it love?
The book also deals with Britten's own children, ie his music. The author analyses the music that Britten wrote for children to perform (eg: 'Noye's Fludde', 'Cermony of Carols') as well as those works in which boys' voices are utilised (eg: 'Spring Symphony'). These analyses are succinct and non-academic and, in some cases, revealed aspects of his music I had not noticed before, even though I have been listening to Britten's music for over thirty five years.
The author also looks at various childish aspects of Britten's personality, for example his fondness for the card game 'Happy Families', his delight in gobbledegook, his love of fast cars.
It is telling that the book is entitled 'Britten's Children' when it more accurately should be called 'Britten's Boys'. I guess the author and/or publishers felt that that would be a step too far.
In today's society, these friendships would undoubtedly be viewed with suspicion. But what comes across is the depth of affection between the boys and Britten. Dare one call it love?
The book also deals with Britten's own children, ie his music. The author analyses the music that Britten wrote for children to perform (eg: 'Noye's Fludde', 'Cermony of Carols') as well as those works in which boys' voices are utilised (eg: 'Spring Symphony'). These analyses are succinct and non-academic and, in some cases, revealed aspects of his music I had not noticed before, even though I have been listening to Britten's music for over thirty five years.
The author also looks at various childish aspects of Britten's personality, for example his fondness for the card game 'Happy Families', his delight in gobbledegook, his love of fast cars.
It is telling that the book is entitled 'Britten's Children' when it more accurately should be called 'Britten's Boys'. I guess the author and/or publishers felt that that would be a step too far.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is an excellent read as well as giving enormous detail on Britten's music. Coming at his music from a different perspective, John Bridcut makes a good case for the influence of children upon his composing and gives much insight as to why Britten's music was so successful, particularly for voices. It also gives details of how his special ability to relate to children led him often to assist financially with their education. The book is highly informative and, working chronologically through Britten's life, provides much fascinating detail on individual works.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Fascinating
8 May 2007
Format:Hardcover
I read this book last summer while sitting by my outdoor fountain. It was perfect summer reading, and insightful into the personality & music of Britten. My first real experience with Britten's music was participating in his WAR REQUIEM just a year after it was composed, conducted by the great Robert Shaw & the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. I've been hooked on Britten ever since then, & this book just hit the spot.
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