Important British composer (1913–1976), widely regarded as the greatest since Purcell, whose wide-ranging body of work takes a place among the most distinguished oeuvres in the history of modern music. His best-known works include the opera Peter Grimes, the War Requiem, and scores of choral works that have come to be regarded as classics. Vintage glossy 3.5 x 5.25 photo, signed in fountain pen “Benjamin Britten, 1961.” A few scattered surface marks and emulsion cracks (touching hair and face), otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.
