Benjamin Britten on Camera
Synopsis
BBC documentary exploring the dynamic relationship that developed between British composer Benjamin Britten and the BBC as they worked together to broadcast modern classical music further and wider. Through this collaboration, Britten's music reached television audiences, from elaborately staged studio operas to intimate duets featuring his partner Peter Pears to the massive Proms performance of his War Requiem. The programme features interviews with Britten's collaborators and singers as well as those working behind the scenes including Michael Crawford, David Attenborough, Humphrey Burton and soprano April Cantelo. James Naughtie narrates.
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Benjamin Britten on Camera (BBC)
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-10-25
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Benjamin Britten
Self (Archive Footage)
Peter Pears
Self (Archive Footage)
Joan Cross
Self (Archive Footage)
Eric Crozier
Self (Archive Footage)
E.M. Forster
Self (Archive Footage)
John Culshaw
Self (Archive Footage)
James Blades
Self (Archive Footage)
Humphrey Burton
Self
April Cantelo
Self
Michael Crawford
Self
Deborah Bull
Self
Maggie Cotton
Self
Peter Maxwell Davies
Self
Oliver Knussen
Self
James Naughtie
Narrator
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Andy King-Dabbs
- Original Title
- Benjamin Britten on Camera
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 59m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Andy King-Dabbs
Anne Tillyer
Oliver MacFarlane, Andy King-Dabbs
Department Leadership Roster
Andy King-Dabbs
Director
Anne Tillyer
Editor
Oliver MacFarlane
Producer
Andy King-Dabbs
Producer
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What is Benjamin Britten on Camera about?
BBC documentary exploring the dynamic relationship that developed between British composer Benjamin Britten and the BBC as they worked together to broadcast modern classical music further and wider. Through this collaboration, Britten's music reached television audiences, from elaborately staged studio operas to intimate duets featuring his partner Peter Pears to the massive Proms performance of his War Requiem. The programme features interviews with Britten's collaborators and singers as well as those working behind the scenes including Michael Crawford, David Attenborough, Humphrey Burton and soprano April Cantelo. James Naughtie narrates.
Who directed Benjamin Britten on Camera?
Benjamin Britten on Camera was directed by Andy King-Dabbs.
Who stars in Benjamin Britten on Camera?
The principal cast of Benjamin Britten on Camera includes Benjamin Britten, Peter Pears, Joan Cross, Eric Crozier, E.M. Forster.
When was Benjamin Britten on Camera released and how long is it?
Benjamin Britten on Camera was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 59m.