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Definition of Benjamin Britten
1. Noun. Major English composer of the 20th century; noted for his operas (1913-1976).
Generic synonyms: Composer, Conductor, Director, Music Director
Lexicographical Neighbors of Benjamin Britten
Literary usage of Benjamin Britten
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. An Almanack for the Year of Our Lord by Joseph Whitaker (1869)
"The Promenade Concert was devoted to the works of Benjamin Britten; the composer
himself conducted the London Symphony Orchestra in the first performance in ..."
2. Collections of the New York Historical Society for the Year by New-York Historical Society (1908)
"... read Benjamin Britten. PAGE 159. Bottom line for Tomasen read Jamison Johnson.
PAGE 160. 11 lines from bottom for Abraham Vandewater read Albert ..."
3. The Best Plays by Burns Mantle, Louis Kronenberger (1899)
"... "Jinx," by Lew Christensen with music by Benjamin Britten, and "City Portrait,"
by Eugene Loring with music by Henry Brant and decor by Reginald Marsh. ..."
4. Abstracts of wills on file in the Surrogate's office: City of New York by William Smith Pelletreau (1908)
"... read Benjamin Britten. PAGE 159. Bottom line for Tomasen read Jamison Johnson.
PAGE 160. 11 lines from bottom for Abraham Vandewater read Albert ..."
5. Marriage Records: 1665-1800by William Nelson by William Nelson (1909)
"... Burlington 1727 July 21 Hoff, Abigail, Monmouth, and Benjamin Britten, Middlesex
1762 July 15 Hoff, Ann, and Leigh Amos, Hunterdon 1782 Oct. 23 ..."
6. The Agricultural Lock-out of 1874: With Notes Upon Farming and Farm-labour by Frederick Clifford (1875)
"... children's wailing cry : And though our tyrants vaunt and rave, We on Thy
present help rely, For Thy right arm is strong to save. 2 A Benjamin Britten. ..."
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