Benjamin Britten was born in the county of Suffolk in November 1913. His father was a dentist and loved music very much. Benjamin’s mother played the piano and sang. Friends of the family often came to the house in the evenings to make music. When Benjamin was five, he began to play the piano and compose music. At school, Benjamin worked hard at all subjects, but his favorite was music and he continued to write songs. After leaving school, Benjamin went to the Royal College of Music, where he studied for three years.
At 19, Benjamin Britten began to work as a musician for a small film company. He wrote music for plays and songs for children.
During the Second World War, Britten gave many concerts for the British army and continued composing music. He wrote many operas. The most popular is “Peter Grimes,” which was performed in many countries.
One of his best works is “War Requiem,” in which the composer expressed his dislike of war and his wish for peace and friendship between people. Britten’s music is melodious and not difficult. It can be enjoyed by every music lover.
