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Tag Archives: Benjamin Britten
Call for Purley choir members who sang with Benjamin Britten
Back in 1966, Benjamin Britten, the great 20th century composer, made several visits to Croydon and, in particular, Downside School in Purley. The school no longer exists but back then Britten must have thought very highly of their music department, … Continue reading
Posted in Music, Purley, Schools
Tagged Benjamin Britten, Downside School, Paul Wilson, Purley
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Cinema Ruskin plays the Sim card for its opening night
The revival of interest in mid-20th century British cultural icons – yesterday was the centenary of the birth of Benjamin Britten, who was celebrated recently at the Fairfield Halls – continues tonight with the first screening at Cinema Ruskin featuring … Continue reading
Posted in Activities, Art, Cinema
Tagged Benjamin Britten, Colorado Sunset, Croydon, Fairfield Halls, London, Ruskin House, South Croydon, Steamboat Willie
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West takes on impossible job without pausing for breath
On Sunday, Samuel West will attempt the impossible at the Fairfield Halls. It is almost 80 years since the public information film, Night Mail, was produced by what was then the GPO Film Unit to promote the work of the … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Cinema, Fairfield Halls, Music
Tagged Aurora Orchestra, Benjamin Britten, Britten, Fairfield Halls, GPO Film Unit, Night Mail, Samuel West, W. H. Auden
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