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Composer of the Week - Benjamin Britten (1913-1976) - BBC Sounds

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Composer of the Week - Benjamin Britten (1913-1976) - BBC Sounds

Composer of the Week
Benjamin Britten (1913-1976)Benjamin Britten (1913-1976)
Released On: 21 Feb 2025
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Donald Macleod explores the early years in Benjamin Britten's creative story

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