Britten Site

Born in Lowestoft on the English coast, Britten showed precocious talent, beginning composition at a young age under the guidance of his mother. His formal training included:

Britten's music is noted for its clarity, evocative word-setting, and a style that moved from tonal foundations toward more complex, atonal elements in his later years. Year 6 Autumn 2: Britten's Got Talent? britten

He studied with composer Frank Bridge , who introduced him to modern compositional techniques that "knocked him sideways". Born in Lowestoft on the English coast, Britten

He attended the Royal College of Music in London, where his technical brilliance quickly gained recognition. Britten showed precocious talent