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Britten at 100

The music of Benjamin Britten—enchanting, profound, and engaging—is offered by CMS as a centenary tribute to the greatest English composer of the 20th century. A fascinating program of Britten classics and novelties culminates in the 1961 Cello Sonata composed for his close friend and collaborator Mstislav Rostropovich.

Photo Credit: Lisa-Marie Mazzucco

Performance Dates & Tickets

This performance will take place at Alice Tully Hall. Please click here for more information on the venue.

May 10, 2013, 7:30 PM

Ticket Price: $60, $48, $28

Program

  • Britten Suite for Violin and Piano, Op. 6 (1934–35)

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  • Britten Two Insect Pieces for Oboe and Piano (1935)
  • Britten Phantasy Quartet for Oboe, Violin, Viola, and Cello, Op. 2 (1932)

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  • Britten Three Divertimentos for String Quartet (1936)
  • Britten Canticle II: Abraham and Isaac for Countertenor, Tenor, and Piano, Op. 51 (1952)
  • Britten Sonata in C major for Cello and Piano, Op. 65 (1960–61)

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Artists

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Meet the Artists

Daniel Taylor

Daniel Taylor

Anthony Dean Griffey

Anthony Dean Griffey

Gloria Chien

Gloria Chien

Wu Han

Wu Han

David Finckel

David Finckel

Orion String Quartet

Orion String Quartet

James Austin Smith

James Austin Smith

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Program Notes

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Concert Length

1 hour, 45 minutes

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