Britten and Literature (Tuesdays)

Language and literature are crucially important in the music of Benjamin Britten. He dominated Britain’s musical life in the mid-twentieth century, not least through his operas, choral music and song cycles, in which he drew on the work of nearly 100 different poets and librettists. His sensitivity to text-setting puts him on a par with Schubert. His operas are the first by a British composer to become repertory items worldwide. The course will probe the literary secrets of his musical success.

Martin Dreyer BA BMus

• Term: Autumn
• Day: Tuesday (Wednesday course also available)
• Start Date: 02 October 2018 
• Time: 10am-12pm
• No. of weeks: 10
• Course fee: £78.00

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