A Boy Was Born - A Festival of Music Celebrating 100 years of Benjamin Britten

The composer Benjamin Britten worked prolifically in almost every genre. His mastery of the orchestra, his brilliant and versatile approach to musical drama, his ingenuity and sensitivity in the marriage of music and text in song, and his commitment to making music accessible to all by composing for amateurs and children has ensured Britten’s music still continues to enthral and capture the imagination of audiences around the world.

A Boy Was Born aims to encourage performance of Benjamin Britten’s music throughout the 2013 centenary year. The festival will promote better understanding of his life, work as composer and musical innovator; in addition to examining the broader context of arts and culture in the 20th century.

Encompassing talks, concerts, films, musical theatre productions and education work, internationally acclaimed visiting artists perform alongside community musical organisations in the city in this yearlong Sheffield celebration of music, culture and Benjamin Britten.

For more information, ticket purchase and to request a festival brochure please visit the separate festival website