Tag Archives: Benjamin Britten

St Nicholas Day concert, Croydon Bach Choir, Dec 6

Posted on November 22, 2025 by insidecroydon

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St Nicholas Day concert, Croydon Bach Choir, Dec 6

Posted on November 10, 2025 by insidecroydon

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Nowel by Benjamin Britten, free, Croydon Minster, Jan 19

Posted on January 12, 2025 by insidecroydon
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North Downs Singers: A Ceremony of Carols, Caterham, Nov 30

Posted on November 23, 2024 by insidecroydon
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Rejoice The Lamb by Britten, Croydon Minster, June 30

Posted on June 28, 2024 by insidecroydon
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Call for Purley choir members who sang with Benjamin Britten

Posted on January 17, 2024 by insidecroydon

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 →

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Cinema Ruskin plays the Sim card for its opening night

Posted on November 23, 2013 by insidecroydon

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 →

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West takes on impossible job without pausing for breath

Posted on November 7, 2013 by insidecroydon

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 →

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