Britten: Nocturne

Name: Britten: Nocturne
Cast: Benjamin Britten, Peter Pears, Galina Vishnevskaya, John Culshaw, Mstislav Rostropovich

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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 well known for his operas, which include 'Peter Grimes' and 'Death in Venice'. Palmer discusses the life experiences that influenced Britten's work, such as the turmoil of World War II, which horrified his pacifistic nature, and reflects on the role of an artist in such troubled times.

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Cast & Crew

Director: Tony Palmer

Benjamin Britten

as Himself

Peter Pears

as Himself

Galina Vishnevskaya

as Herself

John Culshaw

as Himself

Mstislav Rostropovich

as Himself

Peter Sellars

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