Britten / [by] Percy M. Young.
| Author/creator | Young, Percy M. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | New York : Cornerstone Library, ©1966. |
| Description | viii, 68 pages : illustrations, music ; 23 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | Masters of music Masters of music. ^A505351 |
| Contents | Musical background -- Youth -- Troubled years in Europe -- War years -- The coming of "Peter Grimes" -- English opera -- A local composer -- Music for the young -- An international composer -- War requiem -- Modern music. |
| Abstract | A presentation of the modern English composer, giving brief biographical data and discussing his background in English music, his involvement in English opera, the influence of his native area, his work for young people, major works, and his position in international and modern music. |
| LCCN | 68014885 |