Peter Pears Movies

  • 1966
    Billy Budd

    Billy Budd

    Billy Budd

    01966HD

    A version of Benjamin Britten's opera based on the Melville story. Will the virtuous young sailor Billy Budd be hanged for murder?

    Billy Budd
  • 2013
    Britten: Nocturne

    Britten: Nocturne

    Britten: Nocturne

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    Tony Palmer directs this documentary exploring the life and work of the celebrated English composer, conductor and pianist. Britten is particularly...

    Britten: Nocturne
  • 1971
    Owen Wingrave

    Owen Wingrave

    Owen Wingrave

    01971HD

    A family conflict ensues after Owen, the youngest of the proud military family Wingrave, expected to continue the family tradition and become a...

    Owen Wingrave
  • 1967
    The Burning Fiery Furnace

    The Burning Fiery Furnace

    The Burning Fiery Furnace

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    Tony Palmer's documentary about the staging of Britten's choral work.

    The Burning Fiery Furnace
  • 1967
    Benjamin Britten and His Festival

    Benjamin Britten and His Festival

    Benjamin Britten and His Festival

    01967HD

    A behind-the-scenes look at the Aldeburgh Festival and the opening by The Queen of the new concert hall at Snape.

    Benjamin Britten and His Festival
  • 2004
    Britten's Children

    Britten's Children

    Britten's Children

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    Children and childhood fascinated Benjamin Britten throughout his life and inspired some of his greatest music. John Bridcut's compelling film sheds...

    Britten's Children
  • 1979
    Benjamin Britten: A Time There Was…

    Benjamin Britten: A Time There Was…

    Benjamin Britten: A Time There Was…

    01979HD

    A portrait of one of England's greatest composers. Winner of the Prix Italia.

    Benjamin Britten: A Time There Was…
  • 2009
    The Hidden Heart: A Life of Benjamin Britten and Peter Pears

    The Hidden Heart: A Life of Benjamin Britten and Peter Pears

    The Hidden Heart: A Life of Benjamin Britten and Peter Pears

    02009HD

    A biographical documentary that profiles composer-pianist Benjamin Britten (1913-1976). Still widely regarded as one of the most astonishing musical...

    The Hidden Heart: A Life of Benjamin Britten and Peter Pears
  • 2006
    Benjamin Britten - A Midsummer Night's Dream

    Benjamin Britten - A Midsummer Night's Dream

    Benjamin Britten - A Midsummer Night's Dream

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    This is a live performance of BENJAMIN BRITTEN's "A Midsummer Night's Dream" shot at Teatro del Liceu in April of 2005 featuring singers DAVID...

    Benjamin Britten - A Midsummer Night's Dream
  • 1969
    Peter Grimes

    Peter Grimes

    Peter Grimes

    01969HD

    This 1969 BBC production is about as close as we can get to a definitive version of Benjamin Britten's PETER GRIMES, one of the greatest 20th Century...

    Peter Grimes
  • 1964
    Benjamin Britten - In Rehearsal and Performance with Peter Pears

    Benjamin Britten - In Rehearsal and Performance with Peter Pears

    Benjamin Britten - In Rehearsal and Performance with Peter Pears

    01964HD

    Benjamin Britten, Nocturne for Tenor, Chamber Opera Orchestra

    Benjamin Britten - In Rehearsal and Performance with Peter Pears