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Benjamin Britten: A Time There Was…

Benjamin Britten: A Time There Was…

1979 • 1h 43m • Documentary

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

Director
Tony Palmer
Status
Released
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Benjamin Britten

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Peter Pears

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Leonard Bernstein

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Janet Baker

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Barbara Britten

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Robert Britten

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