Peter Pears Movies
- 1966
Billy Budd
Billy Budd01966HD
A version of Benjamin Britten's opera based on the Melville story. Will the virtuous young sailor Billy Budd be hanged for murder?
- 2013
Britten: Nocturne
Britten: Nocturne02013HD
Tony Palmer directs this documentary exploring the life and work of the celebrated English composer, conductor and pianist. Britten is particularly...
- 1971
Owen Wingrave
Owen Wingrave01971HD
A family conflict ensues after Owen, the youngest of the proud military family Wingrave, expected to continue the family tradition and become a...
- 1967
The Burning Fiery Furnace
The Burning Fiery Furnace91967HD
Tony Palmer's documentary about the staging of Britten's choral work.
- 1967
Benjamin Britten and His Festival
Benjamin Britten and His Festival01967HD
A behind-the-scenes look at the Aldeburgh Festival and the opening by The Queen of the new concert hall at Snape.
- 2004
Britten's Children
Britten's Children02004HD
Children and childhood fascinated Benjamin Britten throughout his life and inspired some of his greatest music. John Bridcut's compelling film sheds...
- 1979
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.
- 2009
The Hidden Heart: A Life of Benjamin Britten and Peter Pears
The Hidden Heart: A Life of Benjamin Britten and Peter Pears02009HD
A biographical documentary that profiles composer-pianist Benjamin Britten (1913-1976). Still widely regarded as one of the most astonishing musical...
- 2006
Benjamin Britten - A Midsummer Night's Dream
Benjamin Britten - A Midsummer Night's Dream02006HD
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...
- 1969
Peter Grimes
Peter Grimes01969HD
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...
- 1964
Benjamin Britten - In Rehearsal and Performance with Peter Pears
Benjamin Britten - In Rehearsal and Performance with Peter Pears01964HD
Benjamin Britten, Nocturne for Tenor, Chamber Opera Orchestra